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Oct

When Can My Child Stay Home Alone?

by Karlene Edgemon, MS, LSW

in Support Services

The children are back in school now, and Johnny comes home and asks, “Why can’t I come home after school like Bobby does, instead of going to the babysitter?” Regardless of the answer you give, his response will likely be “That’s not fair,” but it is up to you—the adult—to make this all-important decision for your ...

7

Oct

Photo of the Week

by MLJ Adoptions

in Photo Of The Week

Our Eastern European Adoption Celebration is coming up! Join us on Saturday, October 22nd from 1-3 PM for an afternoon of fun crafts and happy families! For those of you still considering international adoption, we’re offering an Initial Information Session the morning before the party. Stop by at 10AM to meet our staff and hear ...

6

Oct

Important Potential Changes to International Adoption – What You Can Do!

by Nicole Skellenger, JD

in Adoption News

Yesterday, we shared some information on the new proposed regulations by the Department of State, and the significant negative effects it could have on international adoption (you can read the post here.) Today, we’re sharing some of MLJ Adoptions’ advocacy efforts, including some ways that you can get involved. What is MLJ Adoptions Doing? MLJ ...

5

Oct

Important Potential Changes to International Adoption! (Part One)

by Nicole Skellenger, JD

in Adoption News

Recently, the Department of State (DOS) proposed new regulations that, if passed, will significantly and negatively impact international adoption. If the regulations pass as they are, they have the potential to end adoptions from several country programs and may also negatively impact adoptions from the rest. This is worrisome for many of us, but the ...

4

Oct

What Can I Do with my Host Child?

by Karlene Edgemon, MS, LSW

in Hosting, Support Services, Ukraine

You’re about to have an exciting time with your host child from Ukraine! They will be on their first overseas trip, and will be visiting a new country. You will be bringing a child into your home as you decide if international adoption is for you. You both will be building a new relational bridge ...

3

Oct

What is the Ukraine Hosting Program?

by Caitlin Snyder

in Hosting, Ukraine

Last winter, MLJ Adoptions reintroduced our Ukraine Hosting Program! We saw tremendous success in the program, both last winter and again this summer. This winter, we will be facilitating another hosting program for children without families from Ukraine to come to the United States and live with a host family for several weeks. What is ...

30

Sep

Photo of the Week

by MLJ Adoptions

in Photo Of The Week

Having fun can be exhausting- time for a family hug! If you would like your child to be featured as our Photo of the Week, please email info@mljadoptions.com.

27

Sep

What is a Primary Provider?

by Caitlin Snyder

in MLJ Adoptions, Resources

There are a lot of words thrown around during an international adoption. Many of these words are foreign to prospective adoptive families. The term primary provider is likely one of them. All families who pursue international adoption are required to use a primary provider. When the Universal Accreditation Act went into effect in July 2014, ...

26

Sep

Ten Tips for Surviving the “Trenches” in Adoption

by Angela Simpson, BSW

in Support Services

After about a year, I feel like my family is finally out of the adoption “trenches.” Sure, there are days when we’ve fallen back in, but for the most part we feel like we’ve made it up and out. There will continue to be many ups and downs, but my family survived, and so can yours! ...

23

Sep

Photo of the Week

by MLJ Adoptions

in Photo Of The Week

Nobody loves you like your family, and nobody understands you like your sister! If you would like your child to be featured as our Photo of the Week, please email info@mljadoptions.com.

21

Sep

What Does a Notary Public Do?

I have been a notary for almost two years now. I have to admit, when my employer asked me to apply to become a notary, I was intimidated. What does that mean? What do I need to do? Am I going to have to learn about all kinds of documents? Thankfully, the process to becoming ...

20

Sep

Why I Like Working in International Adoption

by Karlene Edgemon, MS, LSW

in MLJ Adoptions

About two years ago, I began working for MLJ Adoptions International as the Director of Social Services. Prior to that time, I worked for 23 years (yes, a while!) with a large child welfare agency that specialized in many services for children and families, including adoption. During that time, I supervised, developed and worked in ...

19

Sep

Five Reasons You Should Attend Our Eastern European Open House

For the past five years, MLJ Adoptions has sponsored an open house for families and children, to celebrate the heritage of Eastern Europe and offer opportunities for families to create community. The focus countries are Bulgaria and Ukraine, as we have adoption programs from those two countries. I feel there are so many wonderful benefits ...

16

Sep

Photo of the Week

by MLJ Adoptions

in Photo Of The Week

These sweet siblings are dressed in their Bulgarian best! If you would like your child to be featured as our Photo of the Week, please email info@mljadoptions.com.

14

Sep

First Experiences With Your Child

by Karlene Edgemon, MS, LSW

in Support Services

When you bring your child home to the United States, you will experience a world of “firsts” with your child: first time in an airplane, first time in a car seat, first time at the mall, first time in a church, etc. The list is endless! It is important, however, to remember that these moments ...

13

Sep

Need a Step-Parent Home Study Completed in Indiana?

by Karlene Edgemon, MS, LSW

in MLJ Adoptions

Step-parent adoptions are becoming increasingly common in Indiana. When a step-parent wants to become a legal parent of their spouse’s child, they begin this adoption process with the approval of their spouse. Step-parents can decide to adopt for many reasons, but the major reasons are as follows: (a) the child has grown attached to the ...

12

Sep

What Happens Once We’re Matched with a Child in Burkina Faso?

in Burkina Faso

For families looking to adopt from Africa, Burkina Faso is a wonderful country option. While there are many reasons why this is true, one of them is that Burkina Faso is signatory to the Hague Adoption Convention. When a family adopting from Burkina Faso is matched with a child, the process follows procedures as outlined ...

9

Sep

Photo of the Week

by MLJ Adoptions

in Photo Of The Week

Our annual adoption picnic will be held this Sunday in Noblesville’s Forest Park! Stop by and have as much fun as this little guy! If you would like your child to be featured as our Photo of the Week, please email info@mljadoptions.com.

8

Sep

How Snapchat Saved Our Summer

by Angela Simpson, BSW

in Support Services

Most of you have probably heard of Snapchat. If not, you’ve been missing out! I was skeptical at first, thinking it was just some crazy fad that all the teenagers were into. But I was wrong! This smart phone app literally puts a smile on my face every time I open it. Many times that ...

7

Sep

MLJ’s Founder Advocates for Indiana Children

by Nicole Skellenger, JD

in MLJ Adoptions

Our Founder, Michele L. Jackson, is a proud member of the Indiana Bicentennial Children’s Rights Chapter. This group is doing important work to serve the needs of Indiana’s children. Much of the work being done is focused on at-risk children and those in need of services; internationally adopted children who are struggling would also fall ...

6

Sep

A Recent Trip to the US Embassy in Haiti

I recently returned from a trip to Haiti. Many ask what we do as an agency when we travel internationally. Always on the agenda are trips to orphanages, or as in the case in Haiti, we visited three different crèches. Touring crèches allow us to not only visit and play with the children but also ...

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