Adoption Associates, Inc: Domestic Infant and International Adoption Agency

June 2007

A Rich Man

I’ve often wondered what makes a man truly rich—if it’s the car that he drives, the amount of money he makes, or something more.

While expensive vehicles and large bank accounts do make a man wealthy, I don’t believe that they make a man rich. I would rather believe, as an unknown author once said, that “A truly rich man is one whose children run into his arms when his hands are empty.” A rich man is, essentially, a loving and devoted father.

Affording Adoption

When Karla adopted her daughter in early 2004, her employer offered no paid leave time for adoptive parents. After her daughter’s adoption was complete, Karla wrote a successful proposal to her company asking that they change this policy. If you’re thinking about asking your employer for adoption benefits, read on for advice from Karla on how to best accomplish this.

Domestic Adoption

When Steve and Carol brought their youngest son, Samuel, home as a two week old baby, they knew that he was special. But what they didn’t know was just how much this little boy would change their lives forever. In this article, Steve shares his unique perspective on parenting a child with special needs.

International Adoption

After looking at several domestic and international adoption programs, Mike and Judy decided to expand their family through AAI’s China program. When the Special Waiting Children List came out in August of 2006, the picture of a special four year old girl with a congenital heart defect captured their hearts. They brought her home just in time to celebrate their first Mother’s Day and Father’s Day with their new daughter.

Agency News

Learn about AAI’s newest international adoption program in Kazakhstan, get the latest updates on our fundraising projects, check out new themes for AAI’s journals program, and see how you can be better prepared for your adoption by signing up to receive weekly Q & A e-mails in this month’s agency news section.

Adoption Accents

As parents who have adopted transracially, there are many challenges you may face. One of these challenges is how to care for your African-American or biracial child’s hair. AAI understands this, and we created the African-American and Biracial Hair Care DVD for parents just like you. There is nothing else like this video on the market!

Donation Opportunities

If you’ve donated to AAI in the past, this donation opportunity may be for you. AAI is currently looking for past supporters willing to pledge their support to the various fundraising projects within our agency on an ongoing basis.