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23
Jan

Corruption In International Adoption – What Does That Really Mean?

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We often hear that an international adoption program was closed because of corruption. We have also heard of international adoption agencies being investigated for corruption. Corruption is a scary word to many and especially prospective adoptive parents. Adoption professionals/advocates, government officials, and adoption agencies from Indiana and across the U.S. have been battling corruption in ...
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22
Jan

MLJ Adoptions Year-End Review Infographic

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We recently had our year-end review and we’re very excited to share our findings with you. Below is an infographic detailing MLJ’s growth throughout the past three years, broken down by overall placements, country, and the number of children who came home each month in 2012. Thank you for helping us continue to grow and ...
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16
Jan

Challenges And Changes In International Adoption

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Over the past 15 years we have seen significant changes in International Adoption. We have seen international adoption agencies in the U.S., adoption agencies in Indiana and adoption agencies in Indianapolis grow and others close their doors. We have seen countries open and countries close international adoption programs. This has been a result of the ...
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11
Jan

Ban on Russia-US Adoptions Won't Go Into Effect Until 2014

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As reported by the US Department of State, January 3rd, 2013, President Vladimir Putin of Russia signed into law Russian Federal Law No. 186614-6 on December 28th, 2012, which prohibits the adoptions of Russian children by U.S. citizens. This law went into effect on January 1st, 2013. The law bans adoption of Russian children by ...
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10
Jan

NFL Players Who Were Adopted

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With the NFL playoffs underway we thought we would take a look at some memorable football players who were adopted and the impacts they have made. Daunte Culpepper is a great advocate for adoption. He was born to a single teen mother, Barbara Henderson, who was in prison. He was adopted when he was a ...
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8
Jan

What is an Adoption Dossier?

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A dossier is a detailed file of information. For an adoption dossier, the file includes detailed information about you and your family, and information the country has requested for an international adoption. We often only use the term adoption dossier for international adoptions but some agencies use this term for domestic adoption as well. Whether ...
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5
Jan

Les Misérables Reveals Themes of Love and Adoption

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Les MisĂ©rables made its theater debut on Christmas Day 2012 and brought in nearly $27 million through its opening weekend. Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway are just a few of Hollywood’s A-List actors that star in this book turned musical. Before it was released for public viewing, the film had already been nominated ...
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3
Jan

Adoption Tax Credit 2013: Refundable vs. Non-Refundable

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While it is great news that the adoption tax credit was made permanent yesterday, many are expressing frustration that the credit appears to be non-refundable. Many families are concerned that without a provision making the tax credit refundable, the credit will not benefit them or if they are benefited the benefit will not be as ...
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2
Jan

2013 International Adoption Predictions

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Although, I cannot predict the future as we plan for our agency and protect our families, it is important to attempt to predict success, challenges, and changes in the international adoption process. It is important for an international adoption agency to analyze the past, educate themselves, know US government policies and watch the trends in ...
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2
Jan

The Adoption Tax Credit Has Been Reinstated for 2013

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In the past many bills have been introduced to make the adoption tax credit permanent for adoptive parents, but none have been successful until now. As of today, the adoption tax credit is permanent, as a result of the bill to avoid the fiscal cliff. The credit will allow parents to receive up to $10,000 ...
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1
Jan

A Time for Resolution

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New Years is a time where traditionally people look back at their year and make resolutions for the year to come. As you head back to work and your children back to school after the holidays, consider introducing some of these resolutions into your everyday life. You don’t have to tackle them all at once, ...
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31
Dec

MLJ Adoptions and International Adoption – Year in Review

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What a year! MLJ Adoptions has faced challenges and experienced triumphs. I often remind myself of the "big picture" during the challenging times and then remind myself of the challenges during the triumphs. I hope it keeps me grounded and at peace with an extremely complicated, complex, difficult and emotional international adoption process. As an ...
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31
Dec

Holiday Ornament Contest Winner!

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We drew a name this morning to win one of our "Adopt globabally Love locally" shirts! Thank you to all who participated in the holiday ornament contest! Our tree is full of some wonderful ornaments and we love seeing the little ones that brought some of the ornaments in! Check out some of the great ...
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28
Dec

Russia Bans International Adoption: How Do Politics Affect International Adoption?

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Today, Russian President, Vladimir Putin, signed a law banning Americans from adopting children from Russia in retaliation for an Act that President Obama signed regarding human rights violations. The law will become effective January 1, 2013. This law will have a devastating impact on the thousands of children without families in Russia, and will reportedly ...
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27
Dec

Traditions Around the World that Celebrate the New Year

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New Years is a global event that rolls around the world as each time zone strikes midnight. And though we all share the holiday, it is celebrated in many different ways, some with traditions that are thousands of years old. New Years in Samoa is all about family, and it is one time of year ...
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27
Dec

Russia May Suspend International Adoption to United States

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Russia unanimously passed legislation on December 26th in the upper chamber of the Russian parliament to ban international adoptions to United States citizens. It was reported that Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has plans to sign this bill into law in the coming days. This would have a devastating impact on Russian children in need of ...
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21
Dec

Building Family Traditions Creates Lifetime Memories

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Birthdays, Thanksgiving, New Years, Fourth of July, Christmas. Many of us have family traditions for every holiday throughout the year. Year after year, we bring back the traditions that have been in the family for generations. Traditions can be fun, crazy, special, meaningful, or anything you want them to be! For me, my favorite family ...
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17
Dec

Bittersweet Holidays for Waiting Families

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If you’re currently still in the process of your adoption, the holidays can be somewhat bittersweet. While eating treats, exchanging gifts, and hanging lights are all wonderful parts of the holiday, I know for most people that being with family is the most important part of the season. In December of 2010 my family was ...
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14
Dec

Gift Guide For Adopted Children

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Are you looking for a special gift for an adopted child in your life? There are many adoption-themed gifts out there. After searching the internet (and actually making two purchases!), I hope this list will help you find that special child a great holiday gift. What I loved about many of these gifts is that ...
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12
Dec

Independent International Adoptions – How Do They Affect The International Adoption Process?

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As the Executive Director of MLJ Adoptions, I must admit that when I first started fifteen years ago researching international adoption law and programs, I appreciated countries that allowed for independent international adoptions. As a law student and young lawyer I was able to begin my international adoption practice in countries that allowed for independent ...
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11
Dec

What are Adoption Facilitators? Are they legal?

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What is an adoption facilitator? While the definition could have some fluidity to it, likely an adoption facilitator is a person or group of people that help or assist with adoptions but have no license or oversight from the government. An attorney or adoption agency is likely not considered adoption facilitators because they are both ...
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