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Sep

Moving Past Traditional Parenting Methods: A Book Review on Beyond Consequences

by Caitlin Snyder

in Support Services

It’s far from light summer reading, and probably not what you want to tote with you to the beach, but Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control, Vol. 2 is a worthwhile read for every parent to a child from a hard place. Often orphaned and vulnerable children have spent the early years of their lives in ...

11

Sep

Bulgaria Adoption Story: The DeArmond Family

by Caitlin Snyder

in Adoption Stories, Bulgaria

Our names are Scott and Mary DeArmond and our sons are Colin (9), William (7) and Benjamin (5)! We were originally brought to adoption through our battle with infertility and deep desire to have a family. Looking back, it was all just part of our journey to our children. After we decided to adopt, we ...

8

Sep

Photo of the Week

by MLJ Adoptions

in Photo Of The Week

With brothers this cute, how could you possibly pick just one Number One? If you would like your child to be featured as our Photo of the Week, email info@mljadoptions.com.

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Sep

Photo of the Week

by MLJ Adoptions

in Photo Of The Week

Did you know that September is Library Card Sign-up Month? Celebrate by heading to your local library and picking up some books for the long weekend! If you would like your child to be featured as our Photo of the Week, email info@mljadoptions.com.

30

Aug

Four Benefits of Adopting a Waiting Child from a Photolisting

in Special Needs

I remember the days before my first adoption, in which I would look through all the waiting child photolisting sites in hopes of finding “my child.” Fervently looking in to the eyes of every child, I would search to find a connection to a specific child, and would then pray over those who were waiting ...

28

Aug

The Wonderful Power of Love

by MLJ Adoptions

in Adoption News, Ukraine

Our Ukraine Summer Hosting Program just finished. Sixteen orphaned children, from different regions of Ukraine, will return to their country after spending their summer vacation with American families. I was the lucky one, who met the kids at the airport and who observed their “American” life through the weekly photo reports of the hosting families. ...

25

Aug

Photo of the Week

by MLJ Adoptions

in Photo Of The Week

It’s almost the weekend! Time for some fun in the sun! If you would like your child to be featured as our Photo of the Week, email info@mljadoptions.com.

23

Aug

Three Reasons to Use MLJ Adoptions to Adopt from Ukraine

by Nicole Skellenger, JD

Selecting an agency to partner with you on your journey to adopt from Ukraine can be overwhelming. Sometimes it may feel like one agency may be located closer to your home, another one may have more experience in the country that you’re looking into. If your family wants to adopt from Ukraine, look no further ...

21

Aug

Adoption & Education: Specific Tips for Collaborating with a Teacher

by Karlene Edgemon, MS, LSW

in Support Services

With the school year starting soon or recently started, it’s back to navigating how to help your child flourish even when they’re not with you. Sending your child off to school can be difficult, especially if you’re nervous about how she will interact with her classmates, teachers and school administrators. But, if you prepare and ...

18

Aug

Photo of the Week

by MLJ Adoptions

in Photo Of The Week

This weekend, take time to enjoy the beautiful weather with a nice family walk! If you would like your child to be featured as our Photo of the Week, email info@mljadoptions.com.

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Aug

Photo of the Week

by MLJ Adoptions

in Photo Of The Week

It doesn’t matter how old you are- swings will always be fun! If you would like your child to be featured as our Photo of the Week, email info@mljadoptions.com.

9

Aug

Families Needed for Older Children and Children with Additional Needs from Nicaragua

by Nicole Skellenger, JD

We currently have two families in Nicaragua adopting toddler aged waiting children who both have known additional needs. “Waiting children” are typically children over the age of 8 (both considered “healthy” and considered with medical needs) or children with additional medical needs of any age, including infants and toddlers. These are children who are not ...

9

Aug

MLJ Adoptions Hosts 2017 Adoption Picnic!

by Caitlin Snyder

The date is SET! The countdown is ON! The bounce house is BOOKED! We can’t wait to see YOU! Our Annual Adoption Picnic will be held on September 17th from 1-3PM at Forrest Park in Noblesville, Indiana. The picnic is an excellent opportunity to meet other adoptive families and our MLJ Adoptions’ team. It is ...

9

Aug

Ukraine Adoption Story: The Schuiteman Family

by Caitlin Snyder

in Adoption Stories, Ukraine

Meet the Schuiteman family! Dale is a senior pastor in Marion, Indiana. Camie is a home educator of 2 children still at home and an advocate of vulnerable children everywhere. We have been blessed with six children as of December 2016. Our oldest daughter and her husband are a Coast Guard family giving us two ...

7

Aug

Adopting from Ukraine – A Current Snapshot

by Caitlin Snyder

The year 2017 has been an exciting one for families adopting from Ukraine with MLJ Adoptions! Ukraine has long been a popular country for American families interested in international adoption. In 2014, a shift in U.S. law had a significant impact on families adopting from Ukraine; the Universal Accreditation Act now requires U.S. families to ...

4

Aug

Photo of the Week

by MLJ Adoptions

in Photo Of The Week

Look at these two Bulgarian cuties enjoying the summer sun! If you would like your child to be featured as our Photo of the Week, email info@mljadoptions.com.

2

Aug

How Do You Define Family?

by Karlene Edgemon, MS, LSW

in Support Services

It’s amazing how times have changed since I was a child. Not only technology, advances in medicine and science, and education, but in the definition or understanding of “family.” It’s a good change, I think, because as a society we have become more accepting, diverse in our thinking, and willing to understand that “family” can ...

31

Jul

Summer Activities for Kids Promoting Cultural Awareness

by Nicole Skellenger, JD

in Support Services

Through my work in international adoption, I have had the absolute privilege to travel and experience parts of the world that I otherwise would have never seen. These experiences have certainly had a positive and lasting impact on my life and the way I view our world. I hope one day, my children will also ...

28

Jul

Photo of the Week

by MLJ Adoptions

in Photo Of The Week

Have a super weekend, everyone! If you would like your child to be featured as our Photo of the Week, email info@mljadoptions.com.

26

Jul

Special Needs in Burkina Faso

in Burkina Faso, Special Needs

MLJ Adoptions is excited about our adoption program in Burkina Faso and the continued efforts of Burkina Faso’s central authority to place their most vulnerable children! Last week, MLJ received a third special needs list from the office of La Direction des Placements et des Adoptions, Burkina Faso’s central authority. Central authorities or adoption authorities ...

24

Jul

Bulgaria Adoption Story: The Newbrander Family

by MLJ Adoptions

in Adoption Stories, Bulgaria

Meet Dan & Laura Newbrander who pursued a Bulgaria Adoption. They have two sons; Sam is 2.5 years and Tom is 2 months old. Sam joined their family through international adoption from Bulgaria.

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