Amidst the Tragedy of Romania’s Orphans Hope Glimmers
…efforts, mentoring and local adoptions to international adoption. And, as George’s beautiful music reminds, when even one orphan is helped to thrive, the gifts can extend to all of us….
Compelling Washington Post Op-Ed on Orphans in Russia
…narrowly on potential problems with international adoption miss an issue of far greater importance to most Russian orphans: the reality faced by children in Russian orphanages every day. As I’ve…
BBC on the Plight of Orphans in Russia
…the article makes clear, there certainly isn’t any single solution, nor any easy ones. Shifting from government institutions to small group homes and family-based care? Local adoptions? International adoptions? Effective…
Keeping Marriage Strong in the Adoption or Foster Journey
Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us. But anyone who’s walked a difficult adoption or foster care journey will tell you: one of the first places the strain is felt is…
The Real Issue with Pat Robertson’s Adoption Comments
…can certainly fall prey to saying dumb and hurtful things. Nor is it that Robertson seems hyper-attuned to potential challenges of adoption. Truth be told, that’s a theme adoption advocates…