Madison Adoption Associates Summer Hosting Program

We are excited to welcome these 12 children, as well as 15 others, from China and the Philippines, who will be in Illinois and Pennsylvania to enjoy our hosting activities!

Did you hear about MAA's Fuyang Van Plan?

Read about it here:  Fuyang Van Plan

Have you ever looked back on a choice and thought,
"Did we make a mistake along the way?"
 

A lot of adoptive parents feel guilt when they ask themselves that question in hindsight.

 

 A mother of 3 adoptive children shares her story as she brings home her fourth.

 

Her newly adopted daughter was described as "happy, outgoing, witty, friendly, and eager to please". But the behavior she displayed and the transition she made was extremely difficult. There were days of coldness, not connecting, defiance, and confusion. Initially the mother thought, was this a mistake? Then after sharing her concerns with her husband they agreed that disrupting was not the answer.

 

They made a commitment to love, even if that feeling had to grow with time.

 

Read more about how their dedication was not in vain! 

                
Join the National Safety Council and other organizations around the country as they work to bring awareness about what it takes to stay safe.
                   
"Everyday 107,000 injuries occur in the U.S. , 100% are preventable."
 
Check out the website for great resources to get started. Take the pledge to be safe at work, promote safety with free materials, and even join their free webinar on June 14th!

Adoption Cost & Timing in 2014-2015

How much does adoption really cost? 
How long does it take? 

Adoptive Families Magazine shares the results of their latest Adoption Cost & Timing Survey.

Each year, Adoptive Families polls newly formed families across the country to get actual information on the cost and length of time it took those families to complete their adoptions.

Adoption expenses vary according to the route and country program, the agency or attorney used, and secondary expenses, such as travel. 


Click here for full article:  Cost & Timing of Adoption Survey


 

WELCOME HOME!

Congrats to these families who brought home amazing boys and girls in May!

  

PARENTS
STATE
CHILDREN
GENDER
AGE
COUNTRY
Chris & Debbie
MO
Selah
Female
2 Years
China
Samuel & Jamie
IL
Matthew
Male
3 Years
China
Lyle & Denise
IL
Grace
Female
8 Years
China
Roy & Christine
IL
Jack
Male
13 Years
China
Mark & Tara
IL
Jadon
Male
2 Years
China
Simon & Amy
ID
Gladys
Female
7 Years
China
Lyle & Denise
IL
Micah
Joel
Male
Male
13 Years
 8  Years
China
                             

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