August 2010
The Skies are Starting to Clear
In 2008 and 2009, Adoption Associates and many other adoption agencies were hard hit by the economic realities of the time. But AAI sees many reasons for optimism.
continue reading→Affording Adoption
Learn more about how to approach your employer for assistance in financing your adoption. Great resources are available through the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.
continue reading→Domestic Adoption
After heartaches from miscarriages, the Vander Weides seriously began considering adoption. But even after the birth of nine biological children, the desire persisted. Read on to learn why!
continue reading→International Adoption
When Mary Zoet of Adoption Associates went to an orphanage in China for mission work, she met a special little girl named Zhou Qi. Mary soon believed her real mission was to find this little girl a family. Once she returned to the States, many miracles began to unfold.
continue reading→Agency News
There is new information on a possible Haiti program coming back to AAI. New families are needed for AAI’s Ethiopia and Domestic African-American programs. Read on for other interesting agency news updates.
continue reading→Development Update
There are many exciting events and projects going on in the development department: Change-A-Life—Change-the-World gala and auction, Harvest for Hope family fundraiser, Bottles for Babies Campaign (an educational fundraiser offered to local elementary schools) and our 20th anniversary memorial project. Read on to learn more about these fun and exciting ways to support AAI!
continue reading→International Update
Since the tragic April incident involving an adopted Russian child being sent back to Russia unaccompanied, a lot of reform has transpired between the two nations. An adoption accord is nearly complete. This important and historic work will pave the way for better processes for Russian children adopted into U.S. families.
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