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29
Dec

Adopting from Bulgaria – A 2016 Program Update!

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in Bulgaria
This was the year of sibling groups for our families adopting from Bulgaria, with five sibling groups matched in MLJ families in 2016! These sibling groups ranged in ages, from both children being under three years old, up to a brother and sister who are thirteen and nine years old, respectively. Two of the five sibling sets ...
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28
Dec

Older Child Books

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in Resources
The decision to adopt a child is one that usually involves research, time, planning, and depending on the family, prayer. Families considering the adoption of an older child may find that there’s even more research and planning to be done before arriving at a decision. There are many great resources available to families considering adopting ...
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27
Dec

Adopting from Mexico – A 2016 Program Update!

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in Mexico
Families adopting from Mexico in our program had an exciting 2016! After receiving our first referrals in 2015, four children were able to join their forever families this summer! Starting a new country program is full of ups and downs, much like an adoption journey itself, and our Mexico program has been no different. Adopting ...
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23
Dec

Photo of the Week

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in Photo Of The Week
This holiday season, we hope you spend time enjoying the things that matter the most: friends, family, and lots and lots of candy! If you would like your child to be featured as our Photo of the Week, please email info@mljadoptions.com.
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22
Dec

Adopting from Nicaragua – A 2016 Program Update!

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in Nicaragua
Adopting from Nicaragua has become a popular option for families wanting to bring a child from Latin America into their homes. There are several benefits to adopting from Nicaragua; the stay in-country can help a child adapt to his or her new family more easily, the proximity to the United States allows families to travel ...
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21
Dec

Expedition to Ukraine- Helpful Tips

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in Ukraine
Given my role as MLJ’s Financial Resources Coordinator, money was probably our top concern as we headed to Ukraine. Regarding how much to bring, follow the travel guide; we found it to be very accurate with no surprises. What a blessing! Also, don’t be shy about asking other families about their experience regarding expenses. We ...
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20
Dec

Meeting Your Child for the First Time

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in Support Services
After a long and exhausting process, the most anticipated moment of your adoption is when you meet your child for the first time. This is an exciting, and probably nerve-wracking moment, and parents rarely know what to expect. Managing these emotions, as well as your expectations, are key to making this joyous meeting a smooth one ...
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19
Dec

Adopting from Samoa – A 2016 Program Update!

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in Samoa
Adopting from Samoa has many benefits, as families in our program saw this past year! Even though the country has a small population, and the sheer number of children in need of families is smaller compared to other countries, families who choose to adopt from Samoa are meeting a critical need. We had four families ...
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14
Dec

Adopting from Congo – A 2016 Program Update!

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in Congo
In September 2013, the immigration authority in the Democratic Republic of Congo ceased issuing exit permits to children who had been adopted by U.S. families, but who hadn’t joined their families in the United States yet. Rumors surrounding this exit permit suspension swirled while the international adoption community advocated that the children, who were located ...
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13
Dec

Expedition to Ukraine: What We Love About the Country

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in Ukraine
Croissants, croissants, croissants: chocolate-filled, chocolate chip, peach, cherry, banana, pineapple, blueberry, raspberry, cinnamon & raisin, whole grain, rye, without icing, drizzled with icing, covered in powdered sugar, and numerous mouth-watering, unknown others because I can’t read Russian or Ukrainian! Need I say more? Ukrainian food is delicious if you like meat, potatoes, and vegetables. It ...
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9
Dec

Photo of the Week

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in Photo Of The Week
This happy family brought their daughter home from Ukraine this week, just in time for the holidays! If you would like your child to be featured as our Photo of the Week, please email info@mljadoptions.com.
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7
Dec

Christmas Around the World!

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in MLJ Adoptions
Every family has their own traditions for the holidays. Whether these traditions are religious, like going to Midnight Mass, or cultural, like hanging lights and singing carols together, the holidays are all about celebrating the good in our lives with the people we care about most. My family’s traditions involve copious amounts of cookies and ...
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6
Dec

Rocking Your Way to Closer Attachment

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in Support Services
In preparation for adopting, I read many books and blogs, and attended training sessions and webinars to learn how to form an attachment with my child once she finally joined our family. I knew that attachment wasn’t going to be easy, and that it would take a lot of work and time to form. Attachment ...
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5
Dec

Adopting from Ukraine – A 2016 Program Update!

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in Ukraine
For families interested in adopting from Ukraine, 2016 started off on an exciting note! MLJ Adoptions re-introduced our Ukraine Winter Hosting Program, which started in December 2015 and ran through mid-January 2016. Seven families participated, which allowed seven children to experience the love of a family, maybe for the first time in their lives. Once the ...
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28
Nov

Adopting from Haiti – A 2016 Program Update!

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in Haiti
This past year has contained a lot of excitement for MLJ Adoptions’ families adopting from Haiti! The program officially opened in 2013, but there have been some setbacks along the way. When Haiti officially joined the Hague Convention in April 2014, the implementation of new regulations caused a slowdown for families waiting to receive referrals and ...
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