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Feb

Bulgaria Adoption Story: The Nance Family

by MLJ Adoptions

in Adoption Stories

My name is Angel, and my husband Nathaniel and I have four children: Elijah (13), Malachi (12), Lydia (7), and Gyunay (4). We adopted Gyunay from Bulgaria at the age of 2 ½. He has been home for 2 years this month, and we have a hard time remembering life without him. I’ve always wanted ...

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Feb

What Happens When Families are Matched with a Child from Bulgaria?

The international adoption process is a long one, and adoption from Bulgaria is no exception. Families diligently wade through mounds of paperwork, get fingerprinted numerous times, complete their education, submit their dossier, soak up everything they can about adopting from Bulgaria, and wait, wait, and wait some more. After what seems like an eternity, families ...

17

Feb

Photo of the Week

by MLJ Adoptions

in Photo Of The Week

Peekaboo! We see you! If you would like your child to be featured as our Photo of the Week, please email info@mljadoptions.com.

15

Feb

Getting Your Child to Ride in Their Car Seat

by Karlene Edgemon, MS, LSW

in Support Services

Most young children simply do not like their car seats at first. Especially when they are a toddler and mobile, they love the freedom that being unattached to Mom and Dad can bring. They are unrestrained and unencumbered and can do whatever they want. Confinement in a car seat takes away all of that newfound freedom ...

13

Feb

Adopting from Ukraine – the Referral Process

What is the referral process like for families adopting from Ukraine? Ukraine issues a “blind referral,” which means that a family doesn’t receive a referral prior to travel. Instead, families are invited for an appointment with the Central Adoption Authority, the State Department for Adoptions and Protection of the Rights of the Child (SDAPRC), commonly referred to ...

10

Feb

Photo of the Week

by MLJ Adoptions

in Photo Of The Week

This little cutie wants to wish you a happy Valentine’s Day! If you would like your child to be featured as our Photo of the Week, please email info@mljadoptions.com.

8

Feb

Five Reasons to Consider Adoption from Bulgaria

by Caitlin Snyder

Adoption from Bulgaria continues to be an excellent option, especially because of its flexible eligibility requirements. There is no marriage length requirement, no maximum number of children in the home, and single women are eligible to adopt from Bulgaria. Beyond its openness to adoptive families, there are several other reasons to consider adopting from Bulgaria: ...

6

Feb

Bulgaria Adoption Story: The Diaz Family

by Caitlin Snyder

in Adoption Stories, Bulgaria

We are Rafael and Christy Diaz. Sofia (age 3) and Aleksandar (age 2) joined our family in July 2016 from Bulgaria! We met Sonja and Lydia at an event hosted by our church. We then met with Nicole a few days later to gather more information and explore the details of each country’s program. When ...

3

Feb

Photo of the Week

by MLJ Adoptions

in Photo Of The Week

Having a grey day? Here are some hugs and tutus to brighten it up! If you would like your child to be featured as our Photo of the Week, please email info@mljadoptions.com.

1

Feb

Getting Started: Schedule an Initial Consultation Today!

by Caitlin Snyder

in MLJ Adoptions

If you’re considering international adoption, chances are, you’re already overwhelmed! The internet is a wonderful, beautiful place, until it’s not. Information overload happens so quickly, adoption stories can be so emotional, and before you know it, you have headed down a rabbit trail of adoption nightmares and worst case scenarios with tears in your eyes ...

30

Jan

What Kinds of Foods Can I Expect to See in Haiti?

by Karlene Edgemon, MS, LSW

In June, I was fortunate to go to Haiti, one of our partner countries which comprises the western third of the island of Hispaniola. It is a relatively small country with large mountain ranges, open plains, some virgin forests and, of course, the beautiful waters of the Caribbean Sea. Many of our clients often ask ...

27

Jan

Photo of the Week

by MLJ Adoptions

in Photo Of The Week

Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but this Congolese cutie is so delightful! If you would like your child to be featured as our Photo of the Week, please email info@mljadoptions.com.

25

Jan

Four Reasons to Attend “Empowered to Connect”

by Angela Simpson, BSW

in Events, Support Services

Whether you’re in the process of adopting, have already adopted, are considering adoption, work with children from hard places, or maybe just read The Connected Child book and still don’t completely understand how it works, the Empowered to Connect Conference is for you! This conference provides an introduction to research-based interventions for at-risk children, presented by ...

23

Jan

What Happens After We Receive a Referral from Haiti?

Receiving a referral is no doubt one of the most anticipated milestones during the adoption process! For families adopting from Haiti we have provided a snapshot of what happens once you are matched with a child. Identifying and Referring the Children – In Haiti, the Central Authority in the country, Institut du Bien Etre Social ...

20

Jan

Photo of the Week

by MLJ Adoptions

in Photo Of The Week

This looks like a tough job- thank goodness for Daddy’s Little Helper! If you would like your child to be featured as our Photo of the Week, please email info@mljadoptions.com.

18

Jan

Facing the Bathroom Blues

by Karlene Edgemon, MS, LSW

in Support Services

Every parent seems to have questions about potty training, and new adoptive parents often wonder if their child’s behavior is “normal” or not. Recently, a parent contacted me about her child who had just arrived in the US. She was definitely experiencing the “bathroom blues” with her toddler- see if this sounds familiar: “Potty training has ...

16

Jan

Taking a Drive Through Haiti

by Karlene Edgemon, MS, LSW

Parents adopting from Haiti often ask us what it will be like when they arrive in their child’s native country. They want to know what to expect, what to prepare for and what to bring to make their trip more meaningful. One of our families actually asked if we could shoot a video while driving through ...

13

Jan

Photo of the Week

by MLJ Adoptions

in Photo Of The Week

These twins are sweet enough to eat in their matching jammies! If you would like your child to be featured as our Photo of the Week, please email info@mljadoptions.com.

11

Jan

Finding Help for Your Adopted Child through EMDR

by Angela Simpson, BSW

in Support Services

Imagine that you’ve finally completed your adoption process and your child has joined your family. It has been a long, hard adoption journey; you’ve seen your child grow up in pictures, and now she is finally home. You’re so excited, but you also know that you’re about to begin the difficult work of parenting a ...

9

Jan

Why Should You Adopt from Haiti?

by Caitlin Snyder

When considering which country best suits your family for international adoption, there are several factors to consider. Is your family eligible to adopt from that country? If you don’t qualify now (due to your age or the length of your marriage,) are you willing to wait? What age children are legally free for international adoption ...

6

Jan

Photo of the Week

by MLJ Adoptions

in Photo Of The Week

Cold weather getting you down? This Bulgarian cutie (and his best friend) will warm your heart! If you would like your child to be featured as our Photo of the Week, please email info@mljadoptions.com.

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