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The Reporter - Fri Nov 27, 12:23 am ET
After adopting their third child in 1987, Phyllis Stevens and her husband Derek searched in vain for support structures.
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Brenham Banner-Press - Thu Nov 26, 4:32 pm ET
Marsha Doebler, RN, (left) a wellness nurse at Trinity Wellness Center, helps answer a question for Suzanne Faske as she fills out forms for nine of her children this morning. Faske, who has 18 adopted children, was getting influenza shots for all of them.
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The Arkansas City Traveler - Thu Nov 26, 3:39 pm ET
The adopted children of Tudie and Fred Leis were looking forward to Thanksgiving, they said recently. But their sights really are set on Christmas. "I want one of those remote-control airplanes that are the size of the real (airplanes)," said Noah, 7, who enjoys reading.
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The Capital Times - Thu Nov 26, 7:39 am ET
Dear Editor: Families across Wisconsin are celebrating Thanksgiving. In my home, before our meal we take time to talk about what we are most thankful for during the past year. At the top of nearly everyone’s list, including mine, is our family.
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Fremont News-Messenger - Thu Nov 26, 8:35 am ET
Charlene and Chuck Rook of Rocky Ridge have a full house, with eight adopted children, their daughter and two friends staying with them in their eight-bedroom home.
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Miami Herald - Wed Nov 25, 10:20 pm ET
It was a special day at Broward County Courthouse as judges sat amid balloon bouquets, clowns cavorted with costumed characters and judicial decrees came with hugs and kisses.
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The Christian Science Monitor - Wed Nov 25, 12:43 pm ET
In South Korea, societal pressure still leads most unwed mothers to give up their children for adoption. But more are keeping their kids, sparking a debate about how to offer support.
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YourNabe.com - Thu Nov 26, 6:23 am ET
With more than 130,000 children in the United States between the ages of seven and 17 living in foster care, Downey Side Families for Youth, a New York City-based adoption agency, reached out this month to educate Bronx residents on the benefits of adoption.
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Niles Daily Star - Thu Nov 26, 5:13 am ET
Posted 2 weeks ago at 6:00 am. CASSOPOLIS – Marissa, Carlee and Jenna were foster children placed in James and Jessica Gibson’s care in February 2008.
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The Times West Virginian - Thu Nov 26, 5:04 am ET
A big family with a giant loving heart has been named Times West Virginian Family of the Year. Bill and Cindy Masters are the proud parents of three biological children and two adopted children, and they have cared for a legion of foster children.
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Washington Post - Wed Nov 25, 12:00 am ET
A report by the District's chief financial officer has found that the city would save millions of dollars by extending the subsidy it provides to people who become legal guardians or adoptive parents of foster children.
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Minot Daily News - Thu Nov 26, 12:09 am ET
Kirk and Nancy Johnson of Minot are filled with gratitude every time they hug their 5-year-old son. They consider Micah to be a gift from Vietnam, grafted into their family nearly two years ago.
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Minot Daily News - Thu Nov 26, 12:09 am ET
MAX Two-year-old Jayce Zahursky, a typically busy, talkative toddler, calls his birth mother "Kayla" and his adoptive parents, Al and Deb Zahursky, "Mommy and Daddy."
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KPVI 6 Pocatello - Wed Nov 25, 8:48 pm ET
Tuesday Governor Butch Otter signed a proclamation making November Adoption Awareness Month in Idaho. Local parents say this is a very natural way to start a family.
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Naples Daily News - Wed Nov 25, 4:19 pm ET
What do I have in common with Faith Hill and Marie Osmond? Unfortunately, I can’t say it is my singing ability. What we do share is being part of the adoption triad. Faith and I are adopted children, and Marie and I are adoptive mothers (the third part of the triad is birthparent).Only after I joined an adoption support group did I realize the multitude of reasons children are placed for ...