Adoption / Foster Care: New Articles for September 2013

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New Articles for September 2013 Sep 30th 2013, 08:00 Due to the tragic loss of our middle son this month, I was blessed with two guest authors, who wish to remain anonymous, to help with the writing of a couple of articles. I hope you enjoy their articles on sending care packages to your matched child and the worry that comes with preparing to parent an adopted child as well as a biological child. I have really appreciated all the supportive emails. Thank you. Suggested Reading/New Articles and Features: On the Loss of a Son International Adoption: Sending Care Packages Will The Love Be The Same? What Is Rehoming?

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Adoption / Foster Care: Learning to Read Between the Lines of the Profiles of Waiting Children

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Learning to Read Between the Lines of the Profiles of Waiting Children Sep 27th 2013, 08:00 A reader asked me to explain some of the cryptic phrases often seen in the profiles and adoption photolistings of waiting children. "Waiting children" is not only a term used to define children in foster care waiting for adoptive homes, but also for children, especially older children, waiting overseas to find their forever family through an international adoption. Suggested Reading/New Articles and Features: How to Better Understand the Profiles of Waiting Children - Can You Meet These Needs? Child Behavioral and Emotional Needs of Waiting Children Adoptive Family or Parent Needs of Waiting Children School and Community Needs of Waiting Children

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Adoption / Foster Care: The 2013 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces

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The 2013 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces Sep 26th 2013, 22:13 The Dave Thomas Foundation has named the 2013 Best Adoption-friendly Workplaces. The Wendy's Company topped the list for the sixth year in a row offering up to $25,300 in adoption assistance and up to six weeks of paid adoption leave. The Wendy's Company is not affiliated with the Dave Thomas Foundation. The rankings are determined by the company's adoption benefits which include financial reimbursement and paid leave that is made available to employees who adopt. The list of the top 100 also recognizes the top ten by size and the leaders in each industry, as well as companies who support adoption and adoptive families in other ways. Top of the 100 Best for 2013 The Wendy's Company Top Companies by Size for 2013 Small Company Cambridge Family and Children's Service offers their 95 employees, $13,000 and 12 weeks leave. Medium Company Barilla America, Inc offers their 458 employees, $16,000 and 1 week of leave. Large Company The Wendy's Company offers their 44,000 employees, $24,300 and 6 weeks leave. Top by Industry Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations - Leo Burnett & Arc Worldwide Architecture, Engineering and Construction - Robins & Morton Communications and Telecommunications - Premiere Global Services, Inc Consulting, Accounting, Legal and Business Services - Alston & Bird, LLP Consumer Products - HanesBrands Education - The McGraw-Hill Companies Energy and Utilities - Chesapeake Energy Corporation Entertainment, Media and Publishing - UBM (LLC, Medica, Canon, Inc) Financial Services - Citizens Financial Group, Inc./RBS Americas Food, Beverage and Restaurants - The Wendy's Company Government - (Tie)City of Carmel, Indiana and Commonwealth of Kentucky Healthcare - WellStar Health System Hotel and Travel - Carlson Industrial and Manufacturing - Boston Scientific Insurance - New York Life Non-profit -Cambridge Family and Children's Service Pharmaceutical -Ferring Pharmaceuticals Real Estate - Duke Realty Corporation Retail - Brooks Brothers Group, Inc. Sports and Recreation - NBA (National Basketball Association) Technology, Information and Research - LSI Corporation Transportation and Automotive - Massachusetts Port Authority If interested in reading about how other companies stacked up this year, check out the 2013 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces List. ______________________________________ Suggested Reading: What Is the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption? Adoption-Friendly Workplaces 7 Ways to Afford the Cost of Adoption Adoption Grants & Adoption Loans What Are Employer Sponsored Adoption Benefits?

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Adoption / Foster Care: A Fall Book with a Potential Foster Care or Adoption Message

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A Fall Book with a Potential Foster Care or Adoption Message Sep 17th 2013, 08:00 I love the fall weather. The leaves are starting to change and the temperature drops a bit; not enough to be cold, but enough to need a light jacket. A Simple Brown Leaf is an awesome choice for the fall season and for reading aloud to your children. This book is one of those that a family can read and it fits into almost any life situation. Not a foster care or adoption themed book, but a book about life and how life is about constant change. I highly recommend A Simple Brown Leaf. What a perfect fall book to share. This book also makes for a great gift for adults as it is beautifully illustrated and deals with the topic of change.  _____________________________________ Suggested Reading: How To Read Aloud to Your Child (About Children's Books) Fall Fun for Foster and Adopted Children - If Halloween Is Too Scary - Fall Fun May Be the Answer

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Adoption / Foster Care: On the Loss of a Son

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On the Loss of a Son Sep 11th 2013, 12:36 While today - most people are remembering the losses of September 11, 2001, my family and I are in the middle of grieving the loss we experienced on September 5, 2013 - the death of our middle son. His funeral was Monday and late last night, I decided to write a few thoughts and feelings on this terrible experience, based off the advice I received from another mother who buried a son several years ago. I was going through my list of "what ifs" with her. "What if I had done this or that for him. I should have taken him here or there." She grabbed me by the shoulders and looked me in the eyes and said, "Don't do that to yourself. If you have to look back into the past, look with the purpose of what you could do differently going forward. Don't look back to see what you should have done then. That will only drive you crazy." Here are some things I want to do differently - or more of - for my surviving children. On the Loss of a Son - Lessons Learned By a Grieving Adoptive Mother

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Adoption / Foster Care: Back to School and Reports of Child Abuse Seem to Go Hand in Hand

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Back to School and Reports of Child Abuse Seem to Go Hand in Hand Sep 10th 2013, 00:45 Most foster care agencies and foster parents know that back to school can also mean more children entering foster care.  Foster parents tend to try to be prepared for new placements between September and October. This is probably due to children interacting with teachers again and teachers are mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect. Over the summer there were less people taking note on a child's well-being. Foster parents are also mandatory reporters of child abuse. That is probably one of the toughest calls to make, reporting that a child is being abused or neglected. It's even tougher when the child discloses the abuse or neglect to you personally. This has happened to me as a foster parent more than once. How do you handle yourself when a child discloses abuse or neglect? What do you do if you suspect a child is being abused? But with new foster children entering the system this school year, I sincerely hope that foster parents are doing their best with the kids and treating them as they would their own children.  This may seem like common sense to most of us, but unfortunately there are those who don't understand the importance of being an involved foster parent. Is it common in your area for there to be a surge of children entering the foster care system when school starts? Suggested Reading: What I Hope Foster Parents Remember to Do this School Year What to Do If You Suspect a Child Is Being Abused How to Handle Yourself When a Child Discloses Abuse and Neglect What Is a Mandatory Reporter?

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Adoption / Foster Care: Create or Maintain a Bond with Extended Family - Grandparents Day Gift Ideas

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Create or Maintain a Bond with Extended Family - Grandparents Day Gift Ideas Sep 3rd 2013, 06:00 Next Sunday, September 8th, marks the 34th anniversary of Grandparent's Day, a day to celebrate and honor the grandparents in our lives. Have you ever thought about creating a connection with your foster or adopted child's grandparents as a way to strengthen your relationship with your child? Nothing says acceptance like respecting a child's birth family - especially giving their grandma or grandpa a special "thinking of you" gift. Other Grandparents Day Gift Ideas from Guides: Gifts for Grandparents Day - What We Want and What We're Not Crazy About Gifts for Old-Fashioned Grandmothers Grandparent's Day Gift/Scrapbook Tags What about the role Grandparents play in your foster children's lives? They may not be "blood" relatives, but my and my husbands' parents have always played big roles in our foster children's lives. What role, if any, do your parents play in your foster parenting? 10 Ways for Grandparents to Welcome a Foster Child into the Family Grandparents - How to Support Your Foster Parenting Child How One Grandma Tries to Create a Connection

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