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Fundraising Advice from the Pros: A Q&A with an Adoptive Mom

Family Adoption Stories, Adoption Process, Pre-Adoption, Adoption Funding, Grants, Finances

We interview Carrie O., adoptive mom and creative fundraiser, on how their family addressed the costs of adoption. Carrie, tell us about your journey ...

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Championing the Waiting Child

Colombia, South Africa   Orphan Care, Orphanage Support

In the summer of 2012 Spence-Chapin’s staff traveled to Colombia and South Africa to explore opportunities to expand our reach to help...

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International Adoption Myths

Adoption Process, Pre-Adoption

"There are times when the adoption process is exhausting and painful and makes you want to scream. But I am told so does childbirth." –Scott Sim...

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Aging Out: Children Aren't Supposed to Raise Themselves

China   Waiting Children, Adoption Advocacy, Hope Gallery

UPDATE: 2/12/16  Jessica has been matched with a family!  Please continue to share Renae's story so we can find a family for her as well. Wh...

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Understanding the Costs of Adoption

How To Adopt, Adoption Process, Pre-Adoption, Adoption Funding, Grants, Finances

As families begin their adoption journey, it is vital to learn all that  can be learned about the process. Families spend many months talkin...

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Your Adopted Child and Comic Superheroes Have More in Common then You Think

Older Child Adoption, Post-Adoption, Therapy

An important goal of many health professionals is the betterment of lives within the community. One group given particular attention by health profess...

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Advocating for HIV+ Children in Asia

HIV Positive   Adoption Advocacy, Ways to Help, Child Welfare Advocacy

In Mandarin, the literal translation for Lily is a “pure and spotless person.” We could not think of a more perfect name for this pro...

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Alex's HIV+ Adoption Story

HIV Positive   China   Family Adoption Stories

The first time I remember hearing about HIV, it was an article I read about Ryan White. In the article, his mom was interviewed and talked about how s...

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Adoption Advocacy: Brady's Rough Start and Hopeful Future

HIV Positive   China   Waiting Children, Adoption Advocacy, Hope Gallery

UPDATE! We are THRILLED to share Brady has a forever family!! Thank you to all who helped advocate for Brady! Brady is well known throughout China aft...

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Parenting with Narratives: The A, B, C's of Adoption Stories

Bonding & Attachment, Post-Adoption, Therapy

"All children struggle with "Who am I?" as well as "Who are we--as a family?” The story of the life of an adopted child "needs to go deeper" tha...

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