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Adopting from Sri Lanka

01 Jul 2023 | Veronica Latsko

Special Needs Adoption, How To Adopt, Adoptee Articles, Waiting Children, Adoption Process, Adoption Advocacy, Culture and Pride, Education, Safety

Sri Lanka is a beautiful island in the Indian ocean, with a rich history that has strong influences from Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam. One of Sri Lan...

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Adopting A Child From Another Country: The Hague Convention

19 Jun 2023 | Rainbowkids Staff

Adoption Process, Adoption Education and Training, Education

If you are considering adopting a child from another country it is important to understand the Hague Convention. This international treaty protects th...

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Domestic vs. International Adoption

16 Jun 2023 | Rainbowkids Staff

Adoption Process, Adoption Education and Training, Education

If you’re just starting your adoption journey, deciding on whether you’re opting for domestic adoption or international adoption is the fi...

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Adopting from the Dominican Republic

03 May 2023 | Rebecca Blessing

Older Child Adoption, Birth Families, Family Adoption Stories, How To Adopt, Adoptee Articles, Adoption and School, Bonding & Attachment, Waiting Children, Adoption Process, Adoption Advocacy, Travel and Birthcountry Tours, Adoption Education and Training, Education, Boys, Family and Community Support

Q&A with the Harrison Family: Big rewards of a long in-country stay  A few weeks ago, we met the Tejada-Acosta Family, who lived in the Domi...

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Preparing adoptees for returning to school this fall

10 Aug 2021 | Rebecca Blessing and Debby Fields

Older Child Adoption, Special Needs Adoption, Adoption News, Adoption and School, Adoption Education and Training, Social Skills, Post-Adoption, The Teen Years, Transitions, Education

Returning to school in any year can be challenging, especially for adoptees. Returning to school after a pandemic and varied levels of remote and in-p...

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How to Choose an International Adoption Doctor

19 Nov 2020 | Viviane Martini

Bulgaria, China, Colombia, Korea South   Pre-Adoption, Adoption Education and Training, Post-Adoption, Education

International adoption (IA) medical specialists and in some cases their clinics can offer families valuable information and support as they decide whe...

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Beyond “Naughty or Nice”: What Our Children’s Unwanted Behavior Can Teach Us

15 Dec 2018 | Zoila Lopez, Clinical Director and Missy Harrel, Communications Editor

Adoption Education and Training, Post-Adoption, Transitions, Education, Family and Community Support, Foster Care

“Naughty or nice?” We hear these words a lot during the holidays, especially surrounding December traditions that pivot around children&rs...

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Nurture Groups- What are they? And why go?

11 Sep 2018 | Madison Adoption Associates

Bonding & Attachment, Post-Adoption, Education

We caught up with Laura Taylor, Clinical Supervisor at Madison Adoption Associates (MAA) and TBRI Certified Practitioner, to chat with her about Nurtu...

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Helping Kids Prepare for Volunteering on Heritage Trip

27 Apr 2018 | Lotus Travel

China   Travel and Birthcountry Tours, Education, Volunteer Opportunities

Many families have talked about orphanages as pseudo “baby homes” and have focused on their own child’s young age, perhaps the first...

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Orphanage Visits: Two Warm Welcomes

20 Apr 2018 | Anonymous

China   Travel and Birthcountry Tours, Post-Adoption, Education

As a parent of two children adopted from China, I have sometimes felt the burden of providing my kids with experiences that are “equal” to...

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  1. Blood Conditions
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    3. Hepatitis B Positive
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    5. HIV Positive
    6. Lead Exposure
    7. Lymphedema
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    9. Thalassemia
  2. Chromosome Disorders
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    2. Down Syndrome
    3. Genetic Syndrome
    4. PKU
    5. Teratoma
    6. Turner Syndrome
  3. Congenital Heart Defects
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    2. Heart Defect
    3. Tetralogy of Fallot
  4. Craniofacial Conditions
    1. Apert Syndrome
    2. Cleft lip or palate
    3. Hemifacial Microsomia
  5. Developmental Needs
    1. Apraxia of Speech and Muteness
    2. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD's)
    3. Cognitive Delays
    4. Failure to Thrive
    5. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
    6. Growth Delay
    7. Motor Delays
    8. Premature Birth
    9. Psychomotor Development Retardation (PDR)
    10. Speech Delay
  6. Digestive System Conditions
    1. Hernia
    2. Megacolon
  7. Hearing
    1. Deaf
    2. Hearing Impairment
    3. Microtia and Atresia
  8. Neurological Conditions
    1. Cerebral Palsy
    2. Dyskinesia
    3. Epilepsy
    4. Hydrocephalus
    5. Microcephaly
    6. Seizure Disorder/ Epilepsy
  9. Orthopedic Conditions
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    2. Arthrogryposis
    3. Brachial Plexus Injury
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    11. Radial Club
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    17. Wheelchair Dependent
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    1. 9 Years Plus
    2. AGEING OUT
    3. Attachment Issues
    4. Second Placement
    5. Trauma
  11. Skin Conditions
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