February 2012
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“Adoption isn’t a birth mother’s rejection but an unconditional love that...”
– Mary Hines, Birthmother
Mary V. Johnson Award Nomination
Mary V. Johnson Idaho Adoption Advocate of the Year
The Mary V. Johnson, Idaho Adoption Advocate of the Year award was introduced in 2000 to recognize dedication to excellence and service provided by the adoption community and professionals in Idaho. The inaugural award was presented to Mary V. Johnson, the adoption supervisor from Region VI (Pocatello) who had recently retired. Mary had given...
September 2011
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STEP PARENT ADOPTION: Informing a child about a...
In a step parent adoption, the child may be an infant when the step parent, typically the stepfather, enters a relationship with the child’s parent. The child grows up believing that that the step parent is the biological parent. The question becomes, when is it best to tell the child that he ohas a birthparent and the step parent is an adoptive parent or would like to become an adoptive...
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BIRTHMOTHER LETTER
WHAT IS A BIRTHMOTHER LETTER
In a private adoption, birthparents seek a loving home for their child. The birthmother is presented letters and pictures from qualified prospective adoptive parents. The letter is addressed, “Dear Birthmother” or “Dear Birthparents”. The first paragraph typically thanks the birthmother for considering your family as a possible placement for...
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Adoption Legal Process
The adoption legal process can be confusing and at times a bit overwhelming. This adoption blog will offer personal and legal insights regarding the legal process of adoption.
I would like to begin this adoption blog by introducing my firm: Adoption Legal Services. We are located near the Spokane County Courthouse in Spokane Washington. We offer legal assistance to those seeking to adopt a...
August 2011
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WHAT IS A HOMESTUDY
Prospective adoptive parents must obtain an approved homestudy prior to having a child placed in their home. A homestudy is also required before a prospective adoptive parent may actively seek a child through advertising.
A homestudy, sometimes referred to as a pre-placement report, is prepared by a Court approved homestudy provider. In a foster care adoption, a state caseworker assists...