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Dec

The Importance of Photos in Post Placement Reports

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It is such a blessing for adoptive parents when they finally come home with their child, but the adoption process does not end there. It is important for families to remember that completing post placement reports is a very important step in the adoption process. Post placement reports allow the family to share with the ...

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Dec

What's Going On In The Democratic Republic of Congo

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MLJ Adoptions greatly appreciates the U.S. Embassy and U.S. State Departments’ efforts to communicate regarding the current situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Consul Elliot Ferik led a teleconference for agencies this morning at 10-11am EST. The following was discussed: Conflict in the eastern part of Congo: Children that are being adopted from eastern ...

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Dec

Colombia Revises International Adoption Process

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Colombia has joined the list of Central American countries where international adoption has been slowed and made more difficult. Colombia’s Institute for Family Welfare (ICBF) recently announced that they are revising their process for determining eligibility of children for intercountry adoptions. This may negatively impact families from the United States hoping to adopt from Colombia ...

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Nov

Thankful For Adoptive Parents

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I am beyond thankful this year, and every year, for our adoptive parents. I am fortunate to be constantly inspired by many adoptive parents; those that I have had the opportunity to meet during their adoption process and those I have the privilege to work alongside at MLJ. Adoptive parents are some of the most ...

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Nov

MLJ Executive Director Advocates for Adoption in Honduras

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I have been visiting Honduras on adoption business for the last eight years, but I believe this most recent trip, along with Director of Adoption Preparation & Support Services Brooke Randolph, was my most productive trip to date. This is likely due to many factors but most importantly the professional and committed new Director and ...

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Nov

Thanks to Adoption….

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Thanks to Adoption…. Thanks to adoption, my family is able to experience the joys that my adopted children bring to our family every day. Thanks to adoption, many children find forever families. Thanks to adoption, there are less children available for child trafficking. Thanks to adoption, there are less children homeless. Thanks to adoption, there ...

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Nov

Thanksgiving for Family

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I am one of the fortunate majority. I am thankful I was born into and raised by the same family. I never had to question who I was or where I belonged. I am thankful for that. Sadly, there are millions of children on this planet who cannot share my gratitude. These vulnerable children are ...

19

Nov

Thankfulness

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My kids and I were out running errands today and at about 6pm they started to complain that they were hungry. My oldest, 4, said that he was “starving” and this instantly struck a nerve in me. I know that many people may use this term this loosely but personally I don’t like to use ...

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Nov

Michele Jackson Shares about Adoption on Indy Style for Adoption Month

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Michele Jackson appeared on Indianapolis Lifestyle show, Indy Style, on November sixth to discuss the laws around domestic and international adoption in Indiana. She also talks about Indiana’s Adoption Day and National Adoption Day. November is adoption month For more information about MLJ Adoptions’ international adoption programs, please click here.

15

Nov

Nationalities Council of Indiana to host 36th Annual INDY International Festival

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Looking for a great way to celebrate National Adoption Month this November? Have fun and stay warm this weekend by joining Indianapolis in this great cultural event! Consider taking some time this year to celebrate the culture and traditions of your adopted child’s birth country, as well as other countries all over the world! The ...

14

Nov

Celebrate Adoption Photo Contest

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In honor of National Adoption Awareness Month we will be hosting a Celebrating Adoption Photo Contest on our Facebook. Adoption brings so much joy to so many people every day, we love taking the time to celebrate it. The big moments, the small moments, and everything in between we want to see how you and ...

12

Nov

Bulgarian Open House Was A Great Success!

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I am so thrilled to report that our Bulgaria Open House this past Saturday was a great success! There were over 75 people in attendance with 6 of those being Bulgarian children that are now home with their forever families! It was wonderful to see their beautiful, happy smiling faces! It was a great opportunity ...

29

Oct

What is Readoption?

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Have you adopted from Samoa, Nicaragua, Bulgaria or Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)? If so, be sure to complete your Readopt process. Depending upon the country where you adopted, you may need to do a Readoption or an Acceptance of Foreign Adoption (domesticating a foreign order/decree). “Readoption" is the common term used for both processes ...

18

Oct

Join Us! Bulgarian Open House

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As Program Director for our Bulgarian Adoption Program I would like to personally invite you to attend the Bulgarian Open House on Saturday, November 10th from 9:30am-noon at the MLJ Adoptions office at 617 E. North St. Indianapolis. A brunch will be served. This is a great opportunity to learn about our Bulgaria Adoption program ...

17

Oct

Who’s That Lady?

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Part of embracing your child’s culture of origin is welcoming in new holidays and traditions. If you have adopted or will be a adopting child(ren) from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, or Nicaragua a holiday to consider is Dia de los Muertos, Mexico’s largest. The holiday is also celebrated in other Central American countries and throughout the ...

15

Oct

X Factor Hopeful David Correy Wishes to Re-unite with Birthmother

by Jordan Kelly

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It is very typical for children who were adopted to wonder about their birthparents, especially if they were adopted at a young age. Children are curious by nature, and adoptive children grow up to wonder about questions such as: – Where did I come from? – Why was I adopted? – Do I have any ...

11

Oct

Why Working in International Adoption Means Frequent Travel

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As an agency offering international adoptions in various countries such as Bulgaria, Congo, Honduras, Nicaragua, Samoa, and Ukraine, MLJ Adoptions, Inc. believes it is essential to stay current on changes to laws and processes in that country. To do so, it is a necessity that the agency’s staff travels to the country not only to ...

9

Oct

In Honor Of… Ofrendas and Dia de los Muertos

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My youngest is Guatemalan, so my family joyfully weaves in some of the traditions and holidays that are from his culture of origin. They have become ours, us. We celebrate Dia de los Muertos. On the heels of Halloween (a favorite with my kiddos–all about dressing up and being social with friends), the holiday provides ...

5

Oct

The Teenage Brain and Behavior

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When my daughter turned 13, seemingly overnight, she turned into someone I did not know. My loving and affectionate daughter turned into an angst ridden teenager; defiant, argumentative, all knowing, screaming and yelling and in the next instant sobbing and an emotional mess. Many times she stood before me and I was asking myself who ...

3

Oct

The Crossroads of America Adoption Conference in Tweets

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The Crossroads of America Adoption Conference (CAAC12) this year was a huge success! We are so thankful to those who spent their Saturday with us to learn more about adoption. Our attendees this year were awesome, they were not only great learners, but they were great participants and educators themselves. Many in attendance participated not ...

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Oct

First Guatemalan Adoption in Several Years

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Recently, the American press reported the story of an American family finally completing the adoption of their son from Guatemala. The article, written by Associated Press staff writer, Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, relays the experience of the Hooker family. The article heart-achingly traces the family’s five year struggle to adopted a child they met while on a ...

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