International Adoption
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Since internationally adopted children are at risk for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), families need to be aware of the symptoms and accepted treatment methods.
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Family Adopts Internationally
About five months ago, Lisa Geisterfer and her husband Mike welcomed two girls from Ethiopia into their family and their home.
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The Hague Adoption Convention
Changes in the forms and procedures for foreign adoptions took affect April 1, 2008, brought about by the Hague Adoption Convention.
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International Adoption from Russia
Russia is a popular choice among Americans looking to adopt internationally. In 2007, 2,310 Russian orphan adoptions took place in the United States.
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Chinese Earthquake, U.S. Parents
The 7.8 earthquake in China in May caused Midwest families of Chinese adoptees great concern as they followed the tragic events and sought information from aid agencies.
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Adopting from Taiwan
For adoptive parents who have been excluded from China's stringent adoption requirements, Taiwan is a great alternative.
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Adopting from Ethiopia
Ethiopia has less stringent requirements for persons wanting to adopt. Plagued by years of tragedy, thousands of Ethiopian children are in need of an adoptive family.
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Adopting from India
One reason Indian adoptions are popular is because the children are well cared for in the orphanages. Learn more about adopting from India and the criteria for parents.
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China's Adoption Criteria
Adopting a child from China is a popular choice for many couples. Learn more about the criteria for families hoping to adopt from China, and a few tips as well.
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