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3
Jun

Adoption Day at Victory Field

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in Events
MLJ Adoptions will host an Adoption Day for Indianapolis locals touched by adoption. The event will be held at Victory Field where the Indianapolis Indians will take on the Louisville Bats. Even though our focus is on international adoption, we feel July 4th is a great way to rejoice and honor adopted children as NEW ...
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2
Jun

Why Should You Choose MLJ Adoptions to Adopt from Ukraine?

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in Ukraine
The landscape of adoption in Ukraine is changing. With the imminent arrival of the Universal Accreditation Act, independent adoptions will no longer be possible. Families wanting to adopt from Ukraine will need to choose an agency to partner with. Many families that have participated in hosting, or are open to a special needs child, will be ...
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30
May

Adoption Photo of the Week

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in Photo Of The Week
Pools are finally open, the sun is out and shining… time for some summer fun! This little girl is ready to jump in and make a splash!   If you would like your child to be featured in our Adoption Photo of the Week, please email Lauren@mljadoptions.com.
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28
May

The Importance of Self Care to Adoptive Parents

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in Resources
Recently, I was able to attend the Christian Alliance for Orphans Summit in Chicago and attended a breakout session that spoke volumes to me. The session was led by Deborah D. Gray, author of Attaching in Adoption, and was titled “It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint: Your Self-Care and Why it Matters.” It didn’t take long ...
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27
May

African Inventor Assists Curious Infants

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in Congo
During a visit to the U.S., my foreign staff from Congo asked me after dinner one night to go shopping for a “Bumbo chair.” Quite honestly, I had no idea what in the world they were talking about. My children are college-aged so it has been a long time since they were infants. I had ...
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23
May

Photo of the Week

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in Photo Of The Week
Three day weekend – reason for all of us to smile. We hope that you all enjoy your long weekend and make some awesome memories! If you would like to be featured in an upcoming Adoption Photo of the Week, please email Lauren@mljadoptions.com.
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20
May

What is Adoption Rehoming, Disruption, Dissolution?

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in Adoption News
Often the three terms – Rehoming, Disruption, and Dissolution – are used interchangeably.  However, each has its own separate and specific meaning. Adoption Rehoming is a non-legal term describing the practice of placing an adoptive child in another family’s home.  This is more commonly used in a situation in which no adoption professional was consulted, potentially ...
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16
May

Adoption Photo of the Week

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in Photo Of The Week
A fun Flash Back Friday for this Photo of the Week!  Jordan, Julie, and Stacy having a blast at last year’s Samoan Luau! Don’t forget to RSVP if you’d like to attend the party by visiting the “Events” tab on our webpage. If you would like to be featured in an upcoming Adoption Photo of ...
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13
May

Adoptive Children Require Consistent Techniques

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in Support Services
Periodically, we use this space to answer client questions that have been submitted to us. Today, Addison Cooper LCSW answers the question, “How long do you try a technique before determining if it’s successful or not?” He writes reviews for adoption-themed movies which can be found here. Have you ever heard that old saying, “The ...
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12
May

Top Ten Reasons to Adopt From Haiti

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in Haiti
There are many reasons why a family may consider international adoption. While some families only know they want to adopt and provide a forever family to a child in need, others may be drawn to a particular country because of a personal connection, and others may consider the ages of the children looking for families ...
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9
May

Adoption Photo of the Week

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in Photo Of The Week
Adoption Photo of the Week, in honor of Mother’s Day this weekend. Happy Mother’s Day to all the special moms out there! You are wonderful! If you would like your child to be featured in our Photo of the Week, please email Lauren@mljadoptions.com.
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24
Apr

Six Precautions to Take When Traveling with Cash

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in Resources
While traveling internationally to complete your adoption, carrying cash is often a necessity. Credit cards, while an everyday convenience here in the United States, are not always practical when traveling to third-world countries. We recommend our families carry cash both in American dollars and local currency. Here are some tips for traveling internationally with cash. ...
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23
Apr

Moving From Infertility to Adoption

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in Adoption News
This week is National Infertility Week, a week devoted to raising awareness of infertility diseases and exploring resources for those working to grow their families. In the Indianapolis area, the Family Building Fair will be taking place this evening at The Fountains. MLJ Adoptions CEO and Adoption Attorney, Michele Jackson, will be presenting a special ...
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22
Apr

Adopting an Older Child Provides a Brighter Future

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in Ukraine
Anastasia, who now goes by Annie, was adopted at age nine by her forever family. At age nine, there was very little hope that she would be adopted and she most likely would have faced a grim future. Now 16, she is a sophomore in high school, just passed her driver’s test,  and has grown ...
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