2
Jun
Photo of the Week
It’s almost the weekend! Everyone do a happy dance! If you would like your child to be featured as our Photo of the Week, email info@mljadoptions.com.
Blog
31
May
Traveling with Children: What Was I Thinking?
Ahhā¦the dreams of a big happy family riding blissfully over hill and dale in the packed-to-the-brim SUV, with each child melodically singing Disney songs together, and Mom and Dad glancing affectionately at their lovely travelers, knowing the beach vacation is not far away. Ā WAIT! STOP THE PRESSES! This NEVER happens in real life! True, but ...
30
May
Fundraising for Hosting
It’s often said that financing is the biggest hurdle to adoption; it may be the same for hosting as well. However, there are some easy funding options to help you get started and to get the word out, so that your friends may share in giving an orphan a life-changing, cultural trip to the United ...
26
May
Photo of the Week
We hope your weekend is restful, relaxing, and full of naps! If you would like your child to be featured as our Photo of the Week, email info@mljadoptions.com.
24
May
Change a Life By Hosting a Child!
in Hosting
Hosting and adoption from Ukraine are very near and dear to my heart. Hosting a child from Ukraine resulted in our family adopting three of our four Ukrainian children. There have been some challenges in adopting older children; I have had to learn to parent differently and to set different standards than I did for ...
22
May
Hosting Program Gives Older Children Opportunities!
Can you find me a family? Can you take me to the United States? These are questions we receive almost inevitably when visiting older children in orphanages. Many older children understand and desire a family. It’s painful to know that so often, we will not be able to find a family for the oldest among ...
19
May
Photo of the Week
We’re still looking for families to host children from Ukraine this summer! Email info@mljadoptions.com for more information on these wonderful kids! Hosting a child from Ukraine can be truly life-changing. This gorgeous girl was hosted by a family in ...
18
May
Why Do Sending Countries Want Post Adoption Reports?
Many countries of origin or sending countries require that adoptive parents send reports after the adoption is finalized, sometimes for many years after the adoption is completed, to ensure the child has transitioned well and to ensure the continued welfare of that child. Ā These reports are referred to as Post Adoption Reports, or in the ...
17
May
Why Your Agency Harps on Post-Adoption Reporting Requirements
Post-adoption reporting requirements can be frustrating for families for several reasons. Post-adoption reports require planning and scheduling, have a cost involved, and can feel intrusive. The adoption process and the transition home can be overwhelming and stressful, you may not want to think about yet another thing to do. It can also feel intrusive to ...
16
May
The Benefits of a Post-Adoption Visit
The concept of a post-adoption visit can be overwhelming for families. Like the home study process, it is intimidating to have a social worker come into your home and evaluate your family. The goal of a home study is to approve your family to adopt. Itās important to share as much information as possible with ...
15
May
The Importance of Post Adoption Reports
When parents begin their adoption journey, they are usually overwhelmed by a barrage of paperwork they need to complete. One of these papers is a document whereby you agree to complete post adoption reports for the courts, international country, your adoption agency, the State of the childās custody, and/or the Department of State. It can ...
12
May
Photo of the Week
Happy Mother’s Day weekend! Thank you to all the moms who keep us smiling! If you would like your child to be featured as our Photo of the Week, email info@mljadoptions.com.
8
May
Mama Stories
I hesitated regarding the title of this blog, because I feared it was a little too Southern, but honestly, I know you know what I mean by saying āMama Stories.ā With Motherās Day coming up soon, we all recall our favorite Mama Stories; those gems of fond memories where we remember our own Mama’s or ...
5
May
Photo of the Week
Nobody can make you smile like your brother! If you would like your child to be featured as our Photo of the Week, email info@mljadoptions.com.
1
May
Adopting from Africa – Which Country is Right for You?
in Burkina Faso, Congo
Adopting from Africa is a popular option for American families seeking to grow their families. They are familiar with the poverty in many African countries, and are eager to meet the needs of vulnerable children. However, deciding on which African country to adopt from is a difficult decision. Unfortunately families quickly realize that critical need ...
28
Apr
Photo of the Week
And the award for Best Smile goes to… If you would like your child to be featured as our Photo of the Week, email info@mljadoptions.com.
26
Apr
Discovering Your Child’s Culture: From Good to Great
Adopting internationally gives you the opportunity to explore a culture and country which is often much different from your own. It leads you to learn what life has been like for your adopted child while in that country, and exposes you to a plethora of new tastes, smells, sights, and sounds. Going to visit your ...
25
Apr
Exciting International Adoption Updates from MLJ!
The first three months of 2017 were exciting for MLJ Adoptions! After bringing seven children home in December 2016, we were eager to see what the new year had in store for our international adoption families. The first quarter has been full of good things! Bulgaria Six children joined their forever families from Bulgaria! They ...
24
Apr
Why Should I Choose MLJ Adoptions To Complete My Home Study?
Do you live in Indiana? Do you need a home study or family assessment for your domestic, relative, kinship, step-parent, international, or embryo adoption? Do you need a host home safety review for hosting an international orphan? Do you want professional services, experienced staff, a licensed and accredited agency, and timely responsive assistance? Do you ...
21
Apr
Photo of the Week
This weekend, take time to stop and smell the roses- or the daisies! If you would like your child to be featured as our Photo of the Week, email info@mljadoptions.com.
19
Apr
Overview of the International Adoption Process
in Resources
International adoption involves state, federal and foreign entities including social workers, adoption professionals, government officials, judges, attorneys, caregivers and immigration workers. Before you get overwhelmed because, āMan, thatās a lot of people involved!ā letās walk through the process. This is a general overview, and each country program will differ, but hopefully youāll gain an overall ...
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