Posted by: adoptiononline on: May 30, 2011
Debbie Harry the iconic singer from the punk group Blondie, says in a recent article that she has thought about adopting children.
The singer was adopted at a young age by shop owners Richard and Catherine Harry. She has never had children but says she occasionally thought about the idea of expanding her family.
“I’ve thought of adoption, which I think I’d be really good at. Now that this terrible earthquake has happened in Japan, there will be lots of children needing homes.”
It is unlikely that this now 65 year old pop star will ever adopt, but she does support numerous charities.
What are your thoughts about celebrities and adoption? Does it help raise consciousness of adoption in the world? Does it place adoption in a good light or have no effect at all? Post your comments today!
Posted by: adoptiononline on: May 30, 2011
On May 27, 2011 Pennsylvania prosecutors charged two lawyers, a Kansas couple, and a Pennsylvania woman with a scheme to pay the woman to let the couple adopt her infant daughter. The woman denies all wrong doing in the case as does the attorneys for the couple.
While the overwhelming majority of adoptions are completed legally, there are unfortunately persons on all sides of the issue who may seek to take advantage of an unsuspecting couple or prospective birth mother.
Are you are an adoptive parent, birthparent or adoption professional who has come across suspicious situations or has advice to share? Please comment here so that others can potentially avoid being taken advantage of.
Posted by: adoptiononline on: May 23, 2011
Although the month of May is coming to a close, its not too late to remember that May is National Foster Care Month. While AdoptionOnline.com and many other sites focus mainly on adoption of newborns, National Foster Care Month reminds us that there are many children in need of good homes and loving families.
National Foster Care Month is an opportunity for people all across the United Stares to focus attention on the year-round needs of American children and youth in foster care. Focusing one month a year on foster care, raises awareness about foster care and hopefully encourages more people to get involved in the lives of these youth — whether as their foster parents, volunteers, mentors, employers or in other ways.
For the thousands of dedicated foster families and other caring individuals and organizations that already are supporting these young people, National Foster Care Month provides us with an opportunity to say “Thank You” for all that you do.
To learn more about National Foster Care Month and for more resources about Foster Care, visit:
National Foster Care Month Website
Child Welfare Information Gateway
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
National Foster Care and Adoption Directory Provides a way to locate foster care resources in your state..
Posted by: adoptiononline on: May 23, 2011
Welcome to the official blog of AdoptionOnline.com (www.adoptiononline.com). Posted here are articles, advice, helpful resources and commentary designed to educate and assist anyone touched by adoption.
Prospective adoptive families will find useful information, links, advice, news and a place to discuss building your family through adoption. Whether you are just starting out or growing your family we hope you will find something useful and interesting here.
Potential Birthparents (pregnant women considering adoption for their baby) will also find advice, information and links to help you on your journey. This is also a place where you can talk about your concerns, share your journey and exchange ideas with prospective adoptive families in a comfortable and no-pressure environment.
Please visit often and contribute your thoughts, questions, information and ideas so that this blog can become a valuable and useful resource for anyone touched by adoption.
