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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

Ken Mullner

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

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Adam Pertman

Adam Pertman

Executive director of the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute...

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If you have questions about this change, you're in the right place. Our editors, experts, and community of change optimists have answers!

LMAYO9
Answer:My husband and I are about to embark on a pretty big lifestyle change in six months, when he goes back to school and I become the breadwinner. It's...
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BossNumber1
Answer:My parent's adopted a 15 year old from Kazahkstan a couple years ago. The process took about a year before they could bring him home, and then it was...
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BossNumber1
Answer:My parents adopted a 15 year old from Kazahkstan 3 years ago. I've been out of the house for a long time, so it hasn't directly affected me, but it...
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Marcyw3119
Answer:I work for a law firm that represents children in foster care and have seen many of our clients get adopted by their foster parents. Each state has...
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JudyCanWrite
Answer:Hello Wish, There are some wonderful foster agencies in each and every state. My husband and I began fostering almost 3 years ago and it is a truly...
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VictoriaB
Answer:Hi, Marcy I don't know all that much about this subject, but what I've been told is that as soon as you hold the child in your arms, you suddenly...
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Kiki76
Answer:Do you know the name of the home or adoption agency that placed you? It's the best place to begin. Your adoptive parents may have left a note that says...
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