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News Bethany Lithuanian Program Co-ordinator Receives AwardJan Parmenter, Lithuanian program director for Bethany Christian services and mother of a child adopted from Lithuania received an award for her efforts in finding homes for Lithuania's children with special needs. The awards ceremony took place on March 20, 2007. Our congratulations to Ms. Parmeter and all those who work so diligently to place special needs children from Lithuania. Chief Specialist Ligita Patejuniene visits US Ms. Patejuniene and her husband met with several LAPAS families and the Lithuanian Ambassador to the United States at the home of Ruta and Tomas Skucas On October 15-20 . Ms. Patejuiene was in Washington to participate in the conference Ethics and Accountability in Adoption held in suburban Washington D.C. (USA). LAPAS recently held it fourth annual Lithuanian Adoptions Gathering in Mill Hall, Pennsylvania. The gathering was attended by 10 US adoptive families, representing 19 adopted children. We enjoyed a weekend full of activities and beautiful weather. 10 of the children also attended the Knights of Lithuania Festival in Frackville PA on Sunday. Meeting with ponia Adamkiene, wife of Lithuanian President Adamkus Lithuanian adopted children residing in the US were invited to a special reception with Mrs. Adamkus on Saturday, February 10, 2007 in suburban Washington DC area. Mrs. Adamkus met each of the children individually and they presented her with handmade birthday cards commemorating her 80th birthday. A keepsake photo album of adoptive families was also presented to Mrs. Adamkus by our children. |
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ADOPTION SUPPORT
FRUA National: FRUA supports adoptive families and children around the world. The true experts on adoption from the former Soviet Union and neighboring countries are YOU...the families who have "been there and done that"! FRUA exists to support adoptive families who are considering adoption, in the process of adopting and those who have returned home with their precious children! FRUA is an organization that is for everyone; whether you are just beginning to travel the road to adoption or you've been a forever family for awhile! LAPAS encourages it's members to join a local branch of FRUA for adoption information, education and support close to home! http://www.frua.org
ADOPTION AGENCY RESEARCH
FRUA Chat FRUA National offers a free chat for adoptive and prospective adoptive parents. Please check out the topic "Agencies". www.frua.org
Adoption Agency Reseach Yahoo GroupThe Adoption Agency Research Group was formed to help prospective adoptive parents in their research and selection of an international adoption agency. The group is for consumers only, agencies are not permitted. groups.yahoo.com/group/Adoption_Agency_Research
The Adoption Agency ChecklistThis list was compiled by an adoptive father after much research (and continuing research) and experince with adoptions gone wrong. Practical list of questions and steps to take to help you find the right agency. www.adoptionagencychecklist.com
GENERAL ADOPTION EDUCATION/SUPPORT
Pre-Adoption Information & Support:
Thinking of AdoptingThinking of Adopting is a group of adoptive parents, the real adoption experts, who want to help you decide if adoption is right for you. They provide the information you need for your adoption journey. Their mission is to help more people take a “leap of faith” so that more children get their forever homes. Services include: links, chat, teleconferencing with adoption experts, newsletter, and suggested reading.www.thinkingofadopting.com
Pre and Post Adoption Information and Support:
Comeunity Adoption Comeunity webpages provide hundreds of articles and resources for families in all stages of the adoption process. www.comeunity.com
POST ADOPTION DEPRESSION
Articles:
Adoption and Depression Article by Karen Ledbetter http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art385.asp
Baby-Shock: Depression and International Adoption Article by Jean McLeod http://www.adoptionparenting.net/page21.html
Post Adoption Depression - The Silence and the Secrecy Article on PADS http://www.rainbowkids.com/1003depression.htm
Post-Adoption Depression - What You Don't Know CAN Hurt You Article by Ninotchka Beavers http://iparentingadoption.com/resources/articles/pad.htm
When Instant Love Isn't There Article by Susan M. Ward http://www.olderchildadoption.com/parenting/instantlove.htm
Support Groups:
PostAdoptionDepression Yahoo Group This group is for support of those who have adopted internationally who are experiencing Post-Adoption Depression: stress, depression, the blues, after bringing home their child/children. You are not alone! This group will be a comfortable and supportive place for those new moms/dads questioning their decision to adopt, their parenting ability, and other post-adoption transition troubles! http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PostAdoptionDepression
