Monday, September 30, 2013

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.

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Friday, September 27, 2013

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.

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Thursday, September 26, 2013

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.

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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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Tuesday, September 17, 2013

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. 

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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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Wednesday, September 11, 2013

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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Monday, September 9, 2013

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?

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Tuesday, September 3, 2013

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.

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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?

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