February 2008
Connections
Last October, as one of only 12 Russian-accredited agencies in the U.S., AAI was selected by the State Department to host a Russian delegation for a day. The group—which included an orphanage director, a Ministry of Education representative, two judges, a prosecutor, and a member of the national media—was charged with personally assessing the care and protection of Russian children after their adoptions. Our job was to show them—in just one day—how our work at AAI impacts their children. What an eye-opening, trust-building, future-brightening day it turned out to be!
continue reading→Affording Adoption
Looking for ways to raise money to cover adoption expenses? Take a page from Steve and Wendi who organized a bowling event, raised more than they ever expected, and had a great time doing it!
continue reading→Domestic Adoption
It had been a long road—literally and emotionally—that led Dan and Shalee to their son. But the instant they laid eyes on this baby with “special needs”, this young couple knew it was a journey they’d never regret.
continue reading→International Adoption
Almost everyone who works at AAI has some personal connection to adoption, a connection that makes the work we do more than just a job. This is especially true for one of AAI’s newest staff members, Larissa Koedyker, Ukraine program coordinator.
continue reading→Agency News
In this month’s agency news section, read about new waiting children programs in Russia and Ukraine, a new DVD for women experiencing unplanned pregnancies, and an upcoming blog to help families face some common challenges. You’ll also learn about our 2008 Hosts of Hope program bringing children from Russia to the U.S. this summer, a new donation opportunity, and one way that you can help promote international adoption!
continue reading→Donation Opportunities
What could be better than supporting adoption? Having a great time while doing it! So note these events on your calendars.
continue reading→Orphanage Support
What can a few little children do with some extra pocket change? Two classrooms in Michigan gathered it up and sent it to an orphanage in Haiti—and learned a valuable lesson in the process!
continue reading→Adoption Accents
Two young women—one 17, one 25—are at different places in their lives, but both have unplanned pregnancies. Both experience the fear, pain, and regret of carrying new life while being unprepared to parent. Watch their stories and take an inspiring journey with two brave young women, two excited families, and two beautiful baby girls.
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