TONIGHT (1/10/13)
The OWN network, at 10/9 central on a show called Lost and FOUND,
check your local listings, to see FB Adoptee founder of Seymour Fenichel Adoptees met her for the very first time. More people for speaking up, telling their stories, using their voices.
Ban on US adopting Russian children
President Vladimir Putin signed a law on Friday that bans Americans from adopting Russian children
CNN discusses how transracial adoptees navigate identity
Thirty-nine percent of adopted children in America have parents of a different race or ethnic group.
One adoptee says about his mom and is quoted, "Mom always turned everything that was an obstacle into confidence."
FL father wins ruling in UT adoption case
The high court reversed a decision by a trial judge who found that Ramsey Shaud had acted too late to stop the adoption of his daughter, born in January 2010.
MTVs The Baby Wait
The show is aimed at educating viewers on the ins and outs of the adoption process. The series debuts on Tuesday, October 30th at 10/9c on LOGO!
The first full episode can be viewed HERE
Find what channel Logo is on right here: http://logo.to/getlogo
Dust In The Wind
A documentary about a journey of self-discovery and reflection; of resilience and success. Cath Turner, an adoptee with Vietnamese roots wanted to talk about identity, belonging, racism and multiculturalism.
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Adoption Speed Dating
Activity days - sometimes dubbed Adoption parties - have attracted controversy, being described by some as cattle markets, or adoption speed-dating.
Adoption fairs, where foster children and prospective parents mingle, are like 'speed dating.' They're ineffective and damaging. Listen to someone who was adopted by parents after meeting at one of these fairs.
Facebook And It's Impact On Adoption
Individuals accessing each other without the support or preparation that can be so helpful in negotiating these new relationships.
Read More…TLC Birth Moms
TLC aired a reality show BirthMoms on May 17th. The shows premise was to follow the lives of 3 pregnant women struggling with the decision of adoption.
Opening International Adoptions That Originally Were Closed
Most international adoptions are closed but a growing number of parents are searching and “opening” these adoptions . Here's a NY Times article describing such a situation.