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Susan Soon-Keum Cox

Susan Soon-Keum Cox

Adoptee and the vice president of public policy and external...

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Ken Mullner

An adoptive parent and executive director of the National...

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Adam Pertman

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Adoption on a Budget

Adoption on a Budget

Some of you may be yearning to adopt, but hesitate because...

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Wanted: A Child to Love

Wanted: A Child to Love

You think it would be easy to adopt, but it's harder than...

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Sibling Adoption

Sibling Adoption

What demonstration of love could be greater than adopting...

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The Older Child

The Older Child

What you can do to prepare for an older adopted child.

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Babymoon Boom

Babymoon Boom

Adopting a child is not just joyful and satisfying, but emotionally...

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Adoption Ban

Adoption Ban

Sorry, unmarrieds in Arkansas. No kids for you.

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Adoption a Second Choice?

Adoption a Second Choice?

Surrogate mothers become a more popular option among gay couples...

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