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18
Mar

8 Tips for Parenting a Parentified Child

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in Support Services
When adopting multiple children in a sibling group, often the oldest child—usually a female—appears to have assumed the role as the caregiver for the other children, especially if they have previously been placed together in an orphanage or foster home. Perhaps you have heard the term “parentification.” This occurs when a child is forced, either ...
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17
Mar

Recent Changes in the Law Affect Adoption Services

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in MLJ Adoptions
Recent changes in the law with regard to international adoptions limit an attorneys’ ability to assist clients in completing their international adoption independently. Prospective adoptive parents must now work with a primary provider who provides adoption services. The Universal Accreditation Act of 2012 (UAA) entered into force on July 14, 2014.  Its purpose is to extend ...
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16
Mar

Adoption Tax Credit Won’t Benefit All Families

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in Resources
We often receive phone calls about the Adoption Tax Credit, a source of great confusion for many families. The adoption tax credit is an important benefit to promote adoption. But prospective adoptive parents need to know and understand the credit’s limits, particularly if they have low or moderate income. The most fundamental confusion about the ...
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12
Mar

Movie Review: Drop Box

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in Adoption News
If you have been to the movies recently you may have seen a preview for a film called The Drop Box. If you were anything like me the name was captivating and I wanted to know more about this film. As I watched the trailer my heart strings were instantly tugged and I knew that ...
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11
Mar

Adoption Story: I Knew Immediately She Belonged!

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in Adoption Stories
I welcomed these challenges because there will be issues that come up with biological as well as adoptive children. That is simply a part of parenting and that’s what I signed up for. We are excited to introduce Ian and Candace from Washington State along with their three children, Aidan, Donovan and Aiyana. Aidan and ...
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10
Mar

International Adoption Clinics are a Vital Resource to Adoptive Families

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in Support Services
International Adoption Clinics can perhaps be one of the most helpful services to both pre- and post- adoptive parents. Given the many developmental issues, special needs and medical problems an internationally adopted child can potentially exhibit, the staff found in these clinics are well educated, experienced and prepared to help assist you in understanding your ...
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9
Mar

Families Assist Relatives from Mexico Through Adoption

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in Mexico
The culture of Mexican families is deeply rooted in a foundation of unity. This strong commitment to family is reflected in the dedication of supporting both immediate and extended family and showing support and loyalty in every circumstance.  Many Mexican families that have immigrated to the United States are living a life that their relatives ...
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6
Mar

Photo of the Week

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in Photo Of The Week
This sweet guy joined his forever family from Bulgaria in 2014! He is one of 18 children who came home from Bulgaria with MLJ in 2014.We would love to share information with you about how to begin your family’s adoption journey from Bulgaria! If you are interested in your child being featured as Photo of ...
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4
Mar

5 Ways to Celebrate Your Child’s Mexican Heritage

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in Mexico
Families adopting from Mexico have a unique opportunity to keep their children connected to the rich Latin culture of the country. For a variety of reasons, including proximity to the United States and a growing population of Mexican Americans, it is not a difficult task for adoptive families to integrate Mexican culture and traditions into ...
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27
Feb

Photo of the Week

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in Photo Of The Week
Not even 4 inches of snow could keep us from having a blast last weekend at our annual Africa Party! We were excited to see so many families. If you’re interested in having your child featured as our Adoption Photo of the Week, please email info@mljadoptions.com
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24
Feb

MLJ Hosts Empowered to Connect Live Stream Event

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in Events
On April 10th and 11th, in partnership with Empowered to Connect, MLJ Adoptions will be livecasting the Empowered to Connect conference occurring in San Antonio, Texas. Our livecast is open to everyone and will take place in Indianapolis, IN. Throughout the training, Dr. Purvis, together with Michael & Amy Monroe, will educate  adoptive and foster ...
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23
Feb

Meeting Your Adoptive Child for the First Time

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in Support Services
Meeting your adoptive child for the first time might be a magical moment, but it also could be traumatic or disappointing for either or both you and your child. Adoptive parents look forward to this day with intense anticipation, but this anticipation may lead to unrealistic expectations. You are excited, nervous and scared. Remember, your ...
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20
Feb

Photo of the Week

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in Photo Of The Week
This sweet kiddo stopped by the office today and got to try out the drum circle for tomorrow! We cannot wait for the Africa Party! If you are interested in learning more about adoption from Samoa or Africa, please email info@mljadoptions.com.  
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19
Feb

Families Can Assist with Affording Adoption

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in Resources
International adoption requires the services of many professionals so the cost can be considerable. Families often turn to fundraising for affording adoption. Involving family and friends in an adoption is not only an important way to educate them about adoption but also a good way for them to offer both financial and emotional support. This will ...
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18
Feb

Where in the World is Burkina Faso?

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in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso is MLJ Adoptions’ newest adoption program. It’s a country about the size of Colorado located in Western Africa. Even though it is home to 18 million people, the country is not yet a household name. Today, we introduce you to the newest country we have the privilege of serving. Where is Burkina Faso ...
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17
Feb

Book Review: No Biking in the House Without a Helmet

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in Resources
Every parent has had that moment where they have said something to their children and then they think, “Did those words actually come out of my mouth?” For example, I have said the following to my children: “don’t lick your shoe,” “don’t throw the cat,” “don’t ride the dog,” “don’t brush the sink with your ...
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16
Feb

Who Can Adopt from Burkina Faso?

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in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso is MLJ Adoptions’ newest international adoption program and the second program offered for families interested in adopting a child from Africa. Burkina Faso is a country that is signatory to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Adoption Convention). As a Hague country, the adoption ...
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13
Feb

Photo of the Week

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in Photo Of The Week
    We’re celebrating adoption from Africa next weekend! This girl loved playing with the musical instruments at our Africa Party last year. Will you be joining us this year? For more information and to RSVP, visit our Events Page. If you’re interested in having your child featured as our Adoption Photo of the Week, please email ...
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12
Feb

Family Night Fun

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in MLJ Adoptions
It’s that time of the year where we begin to wonder if the sun will ever shine again. The kids are back in school and evenings consist of homework and kids saying, “Mom I’m bored.” Or you have to keep repeating, “We are not playing video games tonight, you did that last night.” I remember ...
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