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Foreign Adoptions in U.S. Drop in 2006 - AP News Story - David Crary
NEW YORK -- After tripling over the past 15 years, the number of foreign children adopted by Americans dropped sharply in 2006, the result of multiple factors which have jolted adoption advocates and prompted many would-be adoptive parents to reconsider their options.
The consequences could be profound for the ever-growing numbers of Americans interested in adopting abroad. Already, some have had their hopes quashed by tightened eligibility rules in China; adoptions from Africa, where millions of children have been orphaned by AIDS and wars, could increase if those from China and Eastern Europe continue to decrease.
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By LISA STIFFLER
P-I REPORTER
After squishing through mud, crawling under tree boughs and skirting a glassy pond, the small troop of kids and teachers stopped at a clearing in the woods.
Squatting in the wet leaves, instructor Sol Doran placed a sprig of fir on the ground in front of her and another a foot away.
After squishing through mud, crawling under tree boughs and skirting a glassy pond, the small troop of kids and teachers stopped at a clearing in the woods.
Squatting in the wet leaves, instructor Sol Doran placed a sprig of fir on the ground in front of her and another a foot away.
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This list includes Mike Mulligan and His Steam ShovelMy little brother's absolute favorite book and record (ahem, yes we're old) .
"Big trucks and construction rigs are almost always a hit with young children. Here, along with Virginia Lee Burton's classic 1939 title story, kids also get animated renditions of three others centering around loud engines and oversize tires. The touching underdog tale of Mike Mulligan and his outdated rig, Mary Anne, is done justice here."
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Remembering a Foster Mother of 59 Babies
The Denver Post published a very special story about Lenore Schlenz, who was a foster mother for 59 babies during her time here. After answering an ad in a church bulletin asking for foster assistance Schlenz never stopped accepting newborns into her home for care. Many were there briefly as their adoption paperwork was completed, but a few little ones had a longer stay. Leaving notes with each child she cared for Schlenz was said to have a special bond with each little one she brought into her care. There is no doubt in mind that she will be remembered with great love by her daughters, sons, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
1 comment:
Nature Deficit D/O?? That almost looked like something from the Onion. Sad but true. Times have changed & not for the better in a lot of ways.
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