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22
Jun

MLJ Adoptions Receives Referral from Haiti!

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in Haiti, MLJ Adoptions
MLJ Adoptions is thrilled to announce that one of our families adopting from Haiti received their referral this week of a two year old boy!  For adoptive parents, waiting for a potential match is one of the hardest aspects of international adoption.  MLJ Adoptions happily celebrates with this family and looks forward to walking along ...
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19
Jun

Photo of the Week

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in MLJ Adoptions
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! We are beyond thankful for all of our brave adoptive dads! If you would like your child, or your family, to be featured as our Photo of the Week, please email info@mljadoptions.com.
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18
Jun

News: Hague Countries Gather to Address Global Issues in International Adoption

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in Adoption News
From Monday June 8 through Friday June 12, an international group of adoption stakeholders met to discuss the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption (the “Convention”) in the Netherlands. This was the fourth meeting of the Special Commission to review the Convention. The purpose of this meeting was to analyze how the Convention has worked to ...
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17
Jun

Samoa Victim Support Group Celebrates 10th Anniversary

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in Samoa
MLJ Adoptions has had the pleasure of working with Samoa Victim Support Group (SVSG) since opening MLJ’s Samoa international adoption program in 2011. SVSG was established in 2005 by Lina Chang and provides shelter, safety, counseling and legal assistance to victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse and other crimes. SVSG comes to the rescue of ...
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12
Jun

Photo of the Week

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in MLJ Adoptions
We love when we have visitors stop by the office. These Nicaraguan cuties visited last week! If you’re interested in learning more about adopting from Latin America, we are hosting a Latin America Adoption Information Session on July 18th. Check out our website for more information. If you want your children to be featured as ...
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10
Jun

How Do I Start an International Adoption?

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in Resources
The first step of a journey is often the most difficult. There is fear of the unknown and uncertainty in knowing if you are making the right decision. Your mind is likely full of questions, and answers are not always easy to find, especially in international adoption. If your family is considering international adoption, we ...
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8
Jun

Siblings: The Ties that Bind

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in Support Services
International adoption can sometimes cause siblings to be separated when they are unable to be placed together.  For many children, the relationship a child has with his or her sibling(s) is the longest sustained relationship they have had in their life, often beyond that with their biological parents.  Therefore, being separated from this important person ...
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3
Jun

Top Ten Reasons to Adopt from Samoa

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in Samoa
MLJ Adoptions’ Samoa program opened in 2011 and I am happy to report that 22 children to date have come home to their forever families. Our Samoa program was recently opened to prospective adoptive parents who reside in Canada. Choosing a country for international adoption can be difficult. It is important to consider many factors carefully. ...
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1
Jun

Adoption Story: Hampton Family

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in Adoption Stories, Samoa
Adoption not only changes of the lives of children, but also the lives of the rest of the family. We are delighted to introduce one of our courageous MLJ Adoptions’ Families who adopted from Samoa. They continue to be richly blessed by the children who joined their family through adoption!
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26
May

Advantages of Adopting from Burkina Faso

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in Burkina Faso
For a number of years, adopting from Ethiopia has been a popular choice for adoptive parents interested in adopting from Africa. Yet, in recent years there has been a sharp decline in the number of adoptions taking place in Ethiopia and many families are experiencing significant delays. We also anticipate a decline in adoptions from ...
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22
May

Photo of the Week

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in MLJ Adoptions
Have a great Memorial Day Weekend! We are thankful to all those who have served our country. If you would like your child to be featured as Photo of the Week, please email info@mljadoptions.com.
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20
May

What Will My Referral Look Like from Mexico?

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in Mexico
We are very excited about receiving our first referrals in our Mexico program! Our first family was matched with a sibling set of two, 7 and 11 years old. From the time their dossiers were submitted to the adoption authority in Mexico to when they received their referrals, this family waited only seven months to ...
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18
May

Important Milestone Achieved in Mexico Program

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in Mexico
MLJ Adoptions is thrilled to announce that we have received our first referrals from Mexico! Receiving the first referral is a critical milestone in the development of an international adoption program. The MLJ Adoptions’ international program staff has worked very hard over the past years to receive the approval needed to work in Mexico and is ...
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13
May

Helping Your Adopted Child Learn to Trust

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in Support Services
Time is your ally in helping your child build a trusting relationship with you. Most of us are aware of the negative effects that abuse, neglect and abandonment have on a child’s developing brain. Any of these unpleasant life experiences can alter the child’s ability to function in society, socially relate to other people and ...
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11
May

Our Top 10 Blogs about Adopting from Bulgaria

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in Bulgaria
We are very proud of our Bulgaria International Adoption Program. Already in 2015, our families have brought home five children and received four referrals. Adopting from Bulgaria continues to be a popular option for families wishing to add to their families through adoption.  We have written extensively about our Bulgaria program in this blog. In ...
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29
Apr

Why Adopt from Mexico?

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in Mexico
We boarded the large shiny tour bus in Playa del Carmen after a group stroll through the upscale shopping plazas and white adobe walled resorts of this Mexican Riviera city. Lush plants and flowers bordered the decorative signs telling tourists where to go for retail therapy, water sports and gourmet dining experiences. Our tour guide, ...
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28
Apr

Creating an Adoption Account at a Local Church

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in Events, Resources
For families who are fundraising for their adoption, creating an adoption account through their local church can be beneficial to raising the necessary funds for an adoption process. The benefits of establishing an adoption account are twofold. First, it allows donations given to this account to be tax-deductible.  Second, it also gives the local church the opportunity ...
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