Adoption Video Series - Part 1: The Day

Adoptive Families Circle recently held an adoption video contest. The winners submitted three wonderful short videos about adopting their daughter Violet who was born in Ethiopia. The first video in the series captures the day that parents Carrie and Fernando met Violet. The next two parts will be posted next week.

Cute Kid Friday Returns!

Myah, age 18 months.

Myah was born through gestational surrogacy, with her biological aunt serving as the gestational carrier. So adorable!

Great NYTimes Surrogacy Article

This thoughtful piece about gestational surrogacy was recently published in the NY Times. Read it and let us know what you think.

Book Signing This Saturday!

Rebecca Falco will be reading from and signing copies of her book, "Everything In Its Own Time: A mother's memoir about adopting five children, and the ones that got away" this Saturday, January 8, 2011 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM at Eagle Eye Book. For more information please click here.

Going Green Fundraiser December 5th!

The Feminist Women's Health Center is sponsoring a Going Green Garage Sale this Sunday - just in time for the holidays. The goal is to raise funds for eco-friendly medical and cleaning supplies for their facility. Books, games, electronics, furniture and more will be available. For details, click here.

Cute Kid Friday: Joshua

Joshua, age 7 weeks, on his own and visiting the office with Amy.

November is National Adoption Month

Did you know that November is National Adoption month? In many jurisdictions there are state-sponsored celebrations centered around adoption including a Saturday when the juvenile court is open specifically to finalize a large number of public agency (DFCS) adoptions.

President Obama issued a Presidential Proclamation for National Adoption Month. The full text of the proclamation can be found here.

Happy National Adoption Month!