Written by an adoptee. This modern take on the “where did you come from” adoption book celebrates open adoption. Through words and illustrations, the characters express the immense amount of love that everyone involved in the process has for the adoptee. Being both an adoptee and an adoptive parent, Allison Olson has a unique perspective on the […]
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Finally, a children’s book that describes adoption to kids outside the adoption community with this heartwarming tale of friendship and understanding. When a curious young boy learns that his friend has been adopted, he embarks on a quest to uncover the meaning of adoption. Armed with a multitude of questions, he eagerly listens to his
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God forms families in many different ways and sizes, but all are equally important and special. When adopted son Calvin needs to tell about his family for a class assignment, he discovers his parents were praying for him long before they chose him. Not only that, but God chose them for Calvin. It wasn’t by
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My Journey to Joshua is an affirming, inspirational and aspirational story of hope; a refreshing perspective of the endearing quality of goodness and servitude to the betterment of humanity. UCAN Chicago believes in deep commitment and enduring love shown by Deborah Farmer to Sharenna Green and countless others. My Journey to Joshua is the book
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For the record, I never really talk to people about my hall closet. For all of my advocacy, and as much as I’m open about infertility and what it has meant in my life, I very rarely have told people about the things behind that door. Until today.
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Recently, I was invited to visit The Cradle’s “Gale and Ardythe Sayers Center for African American adoption”, on behalf of The Egg. I had a really great time not only learning about the history of this great resource, but also just having a good “you get it” convo.
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