About Adoption / Foster CareGet the latest headlines from the About.com Adoption / Foster Care GuideSite.Having Fun With Childrens Adoption Books - When I Met You - A Story of Russian Adoption- June 23, 2008 Cover art courtesy of DRT Press.There is more to a story than just reading it, with a few craft ideas and a great recipe; children can really get into their...http://adoption.about.com/b/a/257116.htm Raising Bilingual Children: Step-by-Step Guide- June 21, 2008 When I was growing up, my eighth grade "boyfriend" was Polish. It was a rule in his family that when at home you had to speak Polish, and because...http://adoption.about.com/b/a/256920.htm Maybe a Crown Can Change Minds on Open Adoptions- June 18, 2008 In case you haven't heard, the new Miss Oklahoma, Kelsey Cartwright, 20, has chosen her platform for her 2008 reign. It is open adoptions. The need for open...http://adoption.about.com/b/a/257113.htm Recommended Young Adult Summer Reading: Returnable Girl- June 17, 2008 Thirteen-year-old Ronnie has been "returned" for most of her young life. Nine times to be exact. Meaning she has been bounced from foster home to foster home since she was...http://adoption.about.com/b/a/257037.htm What if He's Reluctant to Be a Dad- June 13, 2008 When I first approached my husband about becoming foster parents, he was hesitant. He had a lot of questions and seemed to be worried about taking on the title "dad"....http://adoption.about.com/b/a/257112.htm Wordless Wednesday on Adoptive & Foster Fathers- June 11, 2008 Waiting for the Big One Photo Carrie Craft See more Wordless Wednesday posts. ...http://adoption.about.com/b/a/257111.htm Father's Day Frosty Weekend!- June 9, 2008 I love any good deed that includes a Frosty from Wendy's! This weekend is not only Father's Day, but a nationwide adoption event taking place at your local participating...http://adoption.about.com/b/a/257031.htm Caring for Your African American or Biracial Childs Hair- June 6, 2008 Mahisha Dellinger, the founder of CURLS, has written a wonderful collection of articles and short tips to help educate foster or adoptive parents in the care and...http://adoption.about.com/b/a/256909.htm Wordless Wednesday- June 4, 2008 Are the Odds Against Foster Children Graduating Photo Carrie Craft See more Wordless Wednesday posts....http://adoption.about.com/b/a/257110.htm |