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Adoption-friendly Companies – A Simple Daisy
By Elizabeth Ehlen, 6/25/10
Periodically we review products, books and adoption services here at A Gift of Hope Adoptions. A Simple Daisy provided some door prizes and coupons for our reunion picnic last fall and provided me with a Lucky Mommy t-shirt to review. I found the t-shirt to be very high quality and classy, and most importantly it [...]
Topics: Adoption-friendly | Adoptive Families | International Adoption | Review | Reviews
But What About the Haitian Orphans?
By Elizabeth Ehlen, 1/21/10
Every time there is a natural disaster adoption agencies get lots of calls from prospective adoptive parents wanting to know how they can adopt an orphan from the tragedy. Most recently it has been the earthquake in Haiti that has been the source of numerous emails and phone calls to our office. While on the [...]
Topics: Adoption Procedures | Adoptive Families | In the News | International Adoption | Matching
International Adoption Resource
By Elizabeth Ehlen, 12/5/08
I wanted to pass along a website for those of you wondering about international adoption, or trying to decide if it is the best route for you. The website is set up by the US State Department, and is an excellent informational source, particularly since the US recently approved the Hague Adoption Convention. It also [...]
Topics: Adoption Procedures | Adoption Research | International Adoption | News
In the News
By Elizabeth Ehlen, 11/23/08
This week I wanted to pass along a couple of articles in the news involving adoption. I try to keep up with adoption news and hopefully will periodically be able to pass along some adoption-related articles to you. Unfortunately there are not too many positive adoption articles right now, as we are hearing more about [...]
Topics: In the News | International Adoption
International vs. Domestic – Conclusions
By Elizabeth Ehlen, 5/9/08
While the previous few articles have a lot of information, it is important to note that we have a limited amount of space, and so really have only scratched the surface of the comparisons between international and domestic adoptions. It is important to speak to qualified adoption professionals from both the international and domestic adoption [...]
Topics: Adoptive Families | Beginning the Process | International Adoption
International vs. Domestic Adoption – Stability
By Elizabeth Ehlen, 5/2/08
Many adoptive parents choose international adoption because it is perceived to be more "stable." By stability, I'm referring to the fear that a child will be removed from their home months or years after the initial placement. In fact, nearly every adoptive parent who calls for information voices this fear. In reality, this is extraordinarily [...]
