November 2009
Giving Thanks
November is National Adoption Awareness Month! Please join us as we celebrate this special occasion alongside the hundreds of families that are formed by adoption each year.
This one month of the year is dedicated to bringing awareness to the adoption process, but here at Adoption Associates, Inc., we realize that every day is a day for giving thanks. When a birth mom discovers the perfect family for her unborn child, a family brings home a new son or daughter, or a couple is connected with a child that will soon be their own, we are reminded of just how powerful the process of adoption can be. During this important month, set aside some time to remember the love of birth mothers who have placed children with adoptive families and of forever families that have been formed.
continue reading→Affording Adoption
The costs associated with adopting may seem overwhelming at first, but with help from the many resources that are available to families, it can be much more affordable than you think. Read on for a list of ideas, suggestions, and testimonials that will let you know the costs associated with adoption aren’t as out-of-reach as you might think!
continue reading→Domestic Adoption
When Sarah discovered she was pregnant with her second child, shock overwhelmed her. It wasn’t until her first prenatal checkup that, after talking with a nurse practitioner, Sarah found relief in a wonderful option for her unborn child: Adoption. After one meeting with Adoption Associates, Inc., Sarah knew she was making the right choice, and when God led her to the perfect parents for her unborn child, Sarah gave thanks for the forever family that she knew her daughter would have.
continue reading→International Adoption
Jeff and Camille of Wisconsin were in their thirties when they married in 1995, and sadly, could not have children by birth. They were overjoyed to adopt three year old Joshua from Ukraine in 2001. By the time he turned six, he was asking to be a “big brother.” Little did they know that desire would be fulfilled in a grand way.
continue reading→Agency News
November is National Adoption Month, and Adoption Associates, Inc. has many opportunities for you to learn more about adoption and get involved in agency events! Whether you attend an upcoming adoption information night, distribute materials at your church, attend our annual banquet, or begin your online holiday shopping using GoodSearch or GoodShop (with AAI as your designated cause), we celebrate your willingness to support adoption and encourage those around you to support the mission of adoption too. Also, learn about an urgent need for families for our African-American domestic adoption program and about a special fee reduction available from November 1 to December 31, 2009 for families signing up for select international programs.
continue reading→Donation Opportunities
After a 23 year career as a director of a non-profit, Judie Zylman has joined the team at AAI as our development associate. Read on for a note from Judie and learn about her personal connection to adoption. Also, as 2009 comes to a close and we prepare for the coming year, please keep adoption in your thoughts by supporting our cause through one of the many upcoming opportunities! On December 5, 2009, our annual “Change a Life–Change the World!” benefit banquet will be held at Calvin College (on-site accommodations are available!) and on November 27, AAI is partnering with the Detroit Red Wings for adoption awareness and fundraising. If you’re interested in partnering with AAI through your workplace, we encourage you to find out more about our Wear Your Jeans to Work fundraisers and our Realtor Partner Program.
continue reading→Wish List
Adoption Associates, Inc. strives to connect as many children as possible with their forever families. Unfortunately, these efforts don’t come without cost, and as a non-profit agency, AAI is seeking donations for items such as infant formula, airline miles, and gas cards. Please, join our efforts in continuing to place children and families first.
continue reading→Adoption Accents
Jewelry from the In My Heart Collection is a gift that is not only worth giving, but one that is worth cherishing for a lifetime. This heirloom quality jewelry crafted of 14k yellow or white gold and adorned with diamonds is a wonderful way to commemorate the adoption experience for any woman or girl touched by adoption. Whether for a grandmother, mother, birth mother, daughter, or granddaughter, this is a special keepsake that will be passed down for generations.
For Christmas delivery, orders must be placed by Tuesday, December 1!
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