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Joint Council and NCFA Advise Adoption Service Providers to Cease New Referrals September 26, 2007 – According to the U.S. Department of State, during a recent meeting of the international community sponsored by the Hague Permanent Bureau, the Berger administration … Continue reading →

The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most important holidays in the Chinese calendar. It is a celebration of family and referred to as “Family Reunion Day.” Falling on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, the Mid-Autumn Moon … Continue reading →

Effective August 6, 2007, the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala will require a second DNA test, to verify that the adopted child for whom an immigrant visa is being requested is the same child matched at the beginning of the adoption … Continue reading →

What are the steps that need to be followed in order to get certified to adopt.

By: Leslie Zindulka LCSW-R While it is difficult to make a general statement about such a diverse group as adopted teenagers, it can be said that adopted persons generally lead normal healthy lives that are no different from the lives … Continue reading →

By: Leslie Zindulka LCSW-R Why would anyone put a child up for adoption and deal with all the emotional and legal issues rather than just getting an abortion, which is quick, and permanent? Parenthood, adoption, and abortion are all options … Continue reading →

By: Leslie Zindulka LCSW-R An adoptive parent profile has many names. It is often referred to as a parent profile, an adoption profile, adoption dossier, adoption portfolio or a family resume. Profiles generally include statistical history about yourself, such as … Continue reading →

By: Leslie Zindulka LCSW-R One may question, is it fair or right for an adult adoptee to expect his/her adoptive parents to now associate in family gatherings with his/her biological family? There is not enough research on the outcomes of … Continue reading →

By: Leslie Zindulka LCSW-R First 2-4 Weeks: Things to do when arriving home Get a health examination from an International Adoption Pediatrician. Get an accurate psychosocial-educational evaluation done in their native language. (In New York) New Entrant Chapter 53 Screening … Continue reading →

By: Leslie Zindulka LCSW-R If you already have children, either biological, adopted or both, they will be included in the home study process. Their involvement will vary based on their age, but all children will need to meet the social … Continue reading →