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The decision to adopt a chil...27
Dec
Adopting from Mexico – A 2016 Program Update!
in Mexico
Families adopting from Mexico in our program had an exciting 2016! After receiving our first referrals in 2015, four children were able to join their forever families this summer!
Starting a new country program is ...
22
Dec
Adopting from Nicaragua – A 2016 Program Update!
in Nicaragua
Adopting from Nicaragua has become a p...19
Dec
Adopting from Samoa – A 2016 Program Update!
in Samoa
Adopting from Samoa has many benefits, as fami...14
Dec
Adopting from Congo – A 2016 Program Update!
in Congo
In September 2013, the immigration authority in ...12
Dec
Adopting from Burkina Faso – A 2016 Program Update!
in Burkina Faso
Families adopting from Burkina F...5
Dec
Adopting from Ukraine – A 2016 Program Update!
in Ukraine
For families interested in adopting from U...28
Nov
Adopting from Haiti – A 2016 Program Update!
in Haiti
This past year has contained a lot of excitement for MLJ Adoptions' families adopting from Haiti! The program officially opened in 2013, but there have been some setbacks along the way. When Haiti officially joined th...
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Oct
Adopt from Burkina Faso! Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
in Burkina Faso
Throughout the hi...19
Oct
Frequently Asked Questions about Adopting from Ukraine
in Ukraine
When families consider which countries they are interested in adopting from, the country of Ukraine is at the top of families’ lists for many reasons. In fact, U.S. families adopted over three hundred children from Uk...
18
Oct
Become a Part of the Adoption Community: Attend an Initial Information Session!
in Events
When I w...
Recently, the Depar...
In the spring, I traveled to Congo on an escort t...
Last winter, MLJ Adoptions reintroduce...
There are a lot of words thrown around d...25
Aug
Back-to-School Adoption Resources
in Resources
Back-to-school season is full of transitions for all families. Some of these transitions can be especially difficult for children from hard places. They may cause anxiety, more frequent meltdowns or difficult behavior...
17
Aug
Tell Me About Traveling to Bulgaria!
in Bulgaria
Most countries require that a family travels to complete their adoption. Adopting from Bulgaria is no exception. Travel can be overwhelming for families; hopefully these frequently asked questions will assist you in b...
9
Aug
Three Ways to Use the Olympics as a Learning Opportunity for Children
If your family is anything like mine, you may have a lot of Olympics television watching in your near future. While many of us may limit screen-time at home, the Olympics may be an exception in your home, and it is in...
8
Aug
Bulgaria Adoption Program Demonstrates Consistency!
in Bulgaria
When a child first learns to walk, usually he ...1
Aug
Three Reasons to Consider Adoption from Ukraine
in Ukraine
Adoption from Ukraine has various benefits for families and children. Since 2010, between 300 and 650 children have joined U.S. families from Ukraine each year1. While it is a less popular adoption program ...
27
Jul
Common Misconceptions About Adopting Older Children
Adoption is hard. Adopting older children can be even harder. But like with anything worthwhile, there are challenges and rewards. It is important when your family is considering the adoption of an older child to root...
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