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Comment on A Glimmer of Things to Come by Heather Bench

Heather Bench — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:28:45 +0000

Our team is thrilled to have the summit so close this year!! All of us are already planning our attendance. We continue to invite all we meet to join us next May. We will keep Summit VII in our prayers.

Comment on A Tough Road Worth Taking by Kim Smith

Kim Smith — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 02:57:46 +0000

Through the last 7 years of directing our ministry I have seen & been involved with over 150 adoptions which included four adoption displacement and helping so many families living in so much pain with their adoptions. It has to be the church that helps educate before adoption and to be there with support, resources & prayer once the child is placed in their forever home. Without it families can not make it! More children will be displaced and end up in in foster system. We now need more adoption ministries to step out of your comfort zone and start becoming more educated on how you can help support your adoptive/foster families through a support group, a list of local therapist who understand attachment disorder & RAD, a list of resources such as conferences, webinars & training classes for adoptive families, offer respite weekend & a prayer group. Don’t just be a cheerleader for adoption-be the main key of support!

Comment on NY Times on Haiti Adoptions: Missing the Bigger Story by Deb Lambrecht

Deb Lambrecht — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:17:39 +0000

Your response to the NY Times article was spot on. My husband and I are adopting a young boy from Haiti, a child that was orphaned prior to the quake. We just returned from visiting Haiti and the orphanage our child is in. The orphanage provides excellent care, but is in no way a substitute for a family. I am in favor of family reunification whenever possible but international adoption needs to continue to be an option for the many children who don’t have relatives to care for them and will end up on the streets at an early age.

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Comment on How to Help Without Hurting by Maureen Clark

Maureen Clark — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 03:39:03 +0000

Dear Ones,
Thanks so much for covering this topic so well. You have echoed everything we have been saying for years. Our staff has been assigned to listen to it.
Blessings,
Maureen

Comment on A Time for Men by Zac Canfield

Zac Canfield — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 16:36:32 +0000

I am a young male. I have a heart for the Fatherless and attended Summit 6. I agree that men are not stepping up but I feel like we have more hindrances then women. Because of our culture there is a lack of trust for men. I don’t know if there is a way to help this but I just thought I would put that out there.

Comment on A Time for Men by Steve Osborn

Steve Osborn — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 02:36:25 +0000

This is such a timely and Spirit led challenge. The fact that Men are not in the group of the “at risk” seems to have made us complacent. But any man who does not see tis need to help do not “Love God with all their heart and all their strength and all their mind”

It is time…before it is too late.

Wake up, you who sleep!!!

Comment on A Time for Men by Whitney

Whitney — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 05:07:36 +0000

Thank you for this post. This is the story of many women I have been encountering. Let us pray for God to raise up men with the heart of our Heavenly Father! God is surely moving…

Comment on A Time for Men by Jessica Smith

Jessica Smith — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:43:33 +0000

Great post! I recently finished reading a book by Jack Frost; “Experience Father’s Embrace” that touched on the stronghold of a fatherless generation.

I believe that God is stirring up His warriors (men) and that through continual prayers, we will see the fruit of men truly defending the weak and standing up for the least of these!

Thank you guys for being a voice that continually speaks up for God’s precious ones!

May He continue to unite the Body to do what it was intended to…receive the Father’s love and then freely give it away!

Comment on How to Help Without Hurting by Missy @ It's Almost Naptime

Missy @ It's Almost Naptime — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:11:22 +0000

Yea! I was hoping you would post this online. Thanks!

Comment on July’s CHRISTIANITY TODAY sounds the call: Why Every Christian Is Called to Rescue Orphans by Marc Andreas

Marc Andreas — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:37:41 +0000

Yes, what an exciting issue! The attention being brought by Christianity Today and the new Southern Baptist Denomination’s Adoption Fund are 2 examples of how orphans are becoming a major national issue among the Church. Only the Church can rise up families both in the US and internationally to be the solution to the orphan crisis. As my friend Johnny Carr likes to say, “Man made orphanages for orphans. God made families for orphans.”

Comment on July’s CHRISTIANITY TODAY sounds the call: Why Every Christian Is Called to Rescue Orphans by Cristi Slate

Cristi Slate — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:37:14 +0000

I was so excited to get my copy of Christianity Today in the mail this afternoon! What a wonderful opportunity!

Comment on Mid-Atlantic Orphan Summit by Theresa

Theresa — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:25:09 +0000

God is working in amazing ways!

Comment on Mid-Atlantic Orphan Summit by Darla Dorflinger

Darla Dorflinger — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 19:04:49 +0000

I am so excited to see that the conference is coming here to the Northeast. I have been praying that God would raise up an army of believers to care for the orphans.
I will be forwarding this information to everyone I know!
Looking forward to joining forces for the sake of the children!
Blessings,
Darla

Comment on Making Orphan Ministry a Family Affair by JulieBeth Lamb

JulieBeth Lamb — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:30:31 +0000

It was a joy to spend a few hours with the Kjeldgaards yesterday. They are such an example of Christ’s family in their home. Thank you for sharing about them. It is so wonderful to see those who want a quiver full and are seeking after those who are called to fill it.

Comment on Compelling Washington Post Op-Ed on Orphans in Russia by Amy

Amy — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:30:56 +0000

Over the past 9 years we have adopted 6 older Russian orphans and are in the process of adopting 3 more now. While the hurt of these orphans is real, our Mighty God is the Great Healer and He has proven that He is able to bring healing.

We pray this article will not scare off people in whom God has placed a call to adopt – He has proven His faithfulness over and over in our lives. We pray His church will stay focused on Him and His word, not letting the wisdom of the world supercede the wisdom of the Creator.

Comment on Washington Post Opinion Editorial on Ethiopian Orphans by Ethiopian orphans need families « Just O.N.E.

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Comment on Compelling Washington Post Op-Ed on Orphans in Russia by Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 25 May 2010 14:07:09 +0000

I would hardly describe orphanages in Russia and Eastern Europe as “adequate.”
Many children go hungry, are without adequate clothing and lack medical care. Not to mention the emotional and physical abuse.

Comment on Compelling Washington Post Op-Ed on Orphans in Russia by J. W. Reynolds

J. W. Reynolds — Tue, 25 May 2010 03:05:34 +0000

Comment on 700 Club Controversial Commentary Removed, But Further Steps Would Be Even Better by Anna

Anna — Sat, 22 May 2010 03:35:53 +0000

I think it’s dangerous to promote a culture of censoring doubts like Mr. Robertson’s. I don’t agree with him, but I cannot teach my two sons with significant special needs that the healthy response when you hear someone say something fearful, insensitive, or ignorant about you, your race, your disability, or your adoption is to stop them from talking, to remove their right to their expression. i hope my sons can help love people through their fears and ignorance and prejudice, engage in dialogue when appropriate, and love themselves, even if it means they lose much. It’s what their Savior did.

Comment on 700 Club Controversy Over Christians and Adoption by Anna

Anna — Sat, 22 May 2010 03:29:44 +0000

I think, as often as I find myself opposed to what Pat Robertson says, that in this instance, he’s saying the things that I was telling God I was afraid of BEFORE we adopted our two boys with significant special needs from China. In that place of blindly leaping towards the unknown–unknown children, foreign land, unknown needs–I was asking God, “Where are You? Are You sovereign? What if this feels unsafe or turns out to be terrible? Are You still present in that?” And of course He is present and sovereign, and if I hadn’t asked those questions or laid out that fear, then I would have been letting the sentimental gush of wanting motherhood and wanting to “rescue” children cloud honesty. Mr. Robertson is voicing the “before adoption” fears–and Mrs. Meeuwsen is voicing, in faith, that as it happens, God IS sovereign, whether adoption is “easy” or not. And we do orphans and adoption just as much of a disservice if we’re afraid to let people voice their own fears and doubts. If we are not afraid, if we trust that God is sovereign, then we can be free enough to let our neighbors communicate honestly and openly about their fears, no matter what damage we think may come, and then we can love them through it, just as much as we would want our neighbor love us when we have an adoption that is disrupting, turning into a story of institutionalization, or just downright everyday hard. (He should have known better, to phrase it in a way that was more accessible and less plain closed-minded, but his fear is not a stranger to adoption.) And better to not feel the pressure to hide that discussion by removing a link or commentary, because I’d rather talk about it with my sons in our home BEFORE they hear those fears thrown at them in the grocery store from strangers or at family reunions.

Comment on 700 Club Controversial Commentary Removed, But Further Steps Would Be Even Better by Laurie

Laurie — Sat, 22 May 2010 01:20:59 +0000

Yea, that pretty much made me sick. I almost stopped watching after he said adoption was fine, IF you got the “right” child. HUH? What is the RIGHT child? THEN to go on and basically say the reason we SHOULDN’T adopt is because the kids have gone through so much emotional pain. What backwards thinking is THAT?

Comment on 700 Club Controversy Over Christians and Adoption by Alex

Alex — Fri, 21 May 2010 19:15:43 +0000

Sir- i am sorry for your thoughts, but they are wrong. I do not care about what you say about health effects, if u had a child with brain problems, would you just leave them on the street? I KNOW that is not what God would tell you to do. I think of adopting as the same thing, if my baby had a problem, i would work with them to fix it, get surgeries, anything!But i would not just leave them at the orphanage because they have a small problem! Never! I think you should go back, and rethink them!

Comment on 700 Club Controversy Over Christians and Adoption by Alex

Alex — Fri, 21 May 2010 19:09:20 +0000

Mr.-
we are in the adoption process right now and honestly, i love them! if you are going to be rude and not a very loving person, QUIT! I don’t want to have to hear this crazy talk anymore! so either be nice, or quit! it’s your chose…but please pick one! thank you!
P.S.- you really ticked my mom off! thanks! now she is in a bad mood!

Comment on 700 Club Controversy Over Christians and Adoption by Troy

Troy — Fri, 21 May 2010 17:38:55 +0000

Mr. Robertson, tell me how we’re supposed to process Scripture that undeniably shows God heart for the orphan. Or His heart for you and me as we were orphaned spiritually. Do you not think that our Father thought the same thing when He adopted us through Christ? We are far more trouble than any child that we adopt. And God still said ‘yes, I will send my son to die for you.’ So… now we have a choice … do we follow God’s heart or do we follow our own?

Comment on 700 Club Controversy Over Christians and Adoption by Mirah Riben

Mirah Riben — Fri, 21 May 2010 16:52:44 +0000

Job 24:9 “They pluck the fatherless from the breast, and take a pledge of the poor.”

Rpbertson is wrong. Adoption is about helping children in need, not about meeting a demand for one’s ideal child. However…

You use the word “orphan” far too liberally. 90% of children living in orphanages worldwide are NOT orphans but have at least one living parent who hopes to reunite their family, as was the case with the two children Madonna adopted. Adoption of such children is a SIN, not a blessing!

Christian love and faith are being used by the mega billion dollar adoption industry to promote the redistribution of children FOR PROFIT! Do not be fooled by these demon child traffickers and baby brokers.

Jesus threw out the money lenders and supported ALL with love, including widows (which in those days meant any single mother.) Jesus is about LOVE and kindness, not exploiting people in crisis. Taking children from their homes does nothing to improve the condition of their family, their village or nation. In fact it take their future. Donate instead to places such as Christian Children’s Fund which helps families in poverty.

Read: http://evangelicalarminians.org/jackson.adoption.the-inheritance-of-a-son

God doesn’t arbitrarily adopt particular humans to join his family. Rather, He promises believers an inheritance as His sons in Christ Jesus.

Adoption is a standing that believers have as sons in Christ Jesus. The Pauline concept of adoption is best understood as the position of a believer. It is not an action.

“None of the purported instances of adoption elsewhere in the Hebrew Bible [he quotes scripture references for Moses, Esther etc.] were real adoptions in the legal sense, rabbis contended–and most took place in locations outside of formal Jewish rule. And even if these could be regarded as legal adoptions per Roman law, no formal law of adoption was prescribed in the Torah to make this practice normative for the Jewish community.” John Witte Jrs book “The Sins of the Fathers: Law of Illegitimacy and Theology Reconsidered.”

Mirah Riben, author, “The Stork Market: America’s Multi-Billion Dollar unregulated Adoption Industry”

Comment on 700 Club Controversy Over Christians and Adoption by Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 21 May 2010 16:30:01 +0000

Where are these concerns of Pat Robertson expressed? I didn’t hear them on the video.

Comment on 700 Club Controversy Over Christians and Adoption by John Partridge

John Partridge — Fri, 21 May 2010 15:44:02 +0000

As a pastor and as a father of three adopted children I would love to spend some time with Rev. Robertson. I have no dark intentions but surely his responses represent the thinking of someone who simply has not spent time clearly thinking and praying about what adoption means. Not all of our three children are perfect and we’ve spent years in counseling. Would you love your biological children less if they had birth defects or brain damage? If your children wandered from the way and left you grandchildren to raise with AIDS and post traumatic stress from their abuse, would you turn them away? Adoption carries the same risks as the rest of life and so we deal with whatever we are given. In the end, are we not the people who have been commanded, by God, to care for the widows and orphans? How can we go wrong by being obedient?

Comment on 700 Club Controversy Over Christians and Adoption by emily

emily — Fri, 21 May 2010 15:04:16 +0000

As a mama to one precious, severely brain damaged, former orphan from Ethiopia, Pat’s comments caused such emotions to stir within me! It made me angry as he clearly was set in his opinions and wouldn’t really listen to her attempt to speak truth. I was also so unbelievably sad at his ignorance- Abe is absolutely the biggest gift our family has received. Sure it is “hard” as he doesn’t walk or talk, but he demonstrates love with truly one of the best smiles on the planet! He teaches us daily and as the mother said with the two from Uganda, I get to die to self over and over as I GET to care for this child. I am the most blessed woman on the planet that He chose us to parent Abe, my 5 other kiddos are blessed as well! Pat simply missed the point here. It isn’t about us, it is all about Him and displaying His glory for the world to see.
We were never promised easy, in fact we were told to follow Him, would come with considerable “cost”! So thankful He saw fit to call us to the amazing world of International Adoption.

Comment on Goodness Flashes and Controversy Storms In News Story on Summit VI by Kevin D. Hendricks

Kevin D. Hendricks — Fri, 21 May 2010 14:26:20 +0000

Lisa’s comment is pretty awesome. What an incredible attitude.

(Can we just ignore Pat Robertson now?)

Comment on Goodness Flashes and Controversy Storms In News Story on Summit VI by Adoption Rescues Us from Our Own Faults :: Kevin D. Hendricks

Adoption Rescues Us from Our Own Faults :: Kevin D. Hendricks — Fri, 21 May 2010 14:24:32 +0000

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Comment on 700 Club Controversy Over Christians and Adoption by Jeanine

Jeanine — Fri, 21 May 2010 13:46:57 +0000

Well, Pat, couldn’t we say the same about parenting in general? Or even marriage? “It can be a blessing if you get the right”…child, spouse, etc. Give me a break. You are completely leaving God and HIS hand, HIS love for adoption out of this. As an adoptive mother of four, soon to be five, I am sickened by these statements. The attack on adoption continues to become hotter and heavier. We must, as Christians, fix our eyes upon JESUS and move forward in His calling to adopt without fear. He equips us to walk through what He calls us to do!!

Comment on 700 Club Controversy Over Christians and Adoption by Annie

Annie — Fri, 21 May 2010 13:08:55 +0000

I CAN’T BELIEVE THIS!! How could such a self righteous man be speaking on such an important topic. EVERY child, woman, and man deserves love. And because “they are too damaged” doesn’t mean anything otherwise. I really can’t believe you would air his comments. Shame on you.

Comment on 700 Club Controversy Over Christians and Adoption by Katherine

Katherine — Fri, 21 May 2010 11:20:46 +0000

This is so terribly disturbing. As Terry said, if not Christians, who? Pat Robertson seems to think that only children who are not “damaged” should be adopted. I am so glad that God doesn’t adopt only those who are not “damaged.”

Comment on Goodness Flashes and Controversy Storms In News Story on Summit VI by Margie Schwarz

Margie Schwarz — Fri, 21 May 2010 04:19:39 +0000

I believe the views he expressed are common among many, believers and non-believers alike. This fear of the unknown, of the possibilities, paralyzes many to inaction. May we all continue to seek His will, trust Him, and respond to His calling on our lives. I pray that the Lord will continue to mobilize His people for the fatherless and mold all of our hearts to be more like His.

Comment on 700 Club Controversy Over Christians and Adoption by Tom Davis

Tom Davis — Fri, 21 May 2010 04:17:53 +0000

I’ve had the privilege of traveling with Terry to the Ukraine. What an incredible woman who speaks the truth about God’s heart for orphans. I’m sorry Mr. Robertson, but your views on adoption and abused children are not Biblical. It’s a good thing God didn’t say the same thing about you when he adopted you as His son. You have been forgiven much, go and do likewise.

Comment on 700 Club Controversy Over Christians and Adoption by Deanne

Deanne — Fri, 21 May 2010 04:04:39 +0000

Mr. Pat Robertson. I want you to go home tonight, read your bible, pray, and listen again to what you spoke on your show that is broadcasted throughout the world.

I also would like to say to you that I am very glad it was you speaking and not my Lord that way. I am so very glad that He decided to adopt me with all my brain damage and discipline problems, and attachment problems, and constant failures. I am so glad that He never gave up on me and never will. Jesus Christ counted the cost when He decided to adopt you and me and with all our flaws, He still said “Yes” to us.

You say adoption is a trend, well, let’s hope it is much more than just a trend, let’s hope that it remains to be the central focus of our Christian lives. You had many adopted children watching this show and above all you certainly owe them an apology and you need to pray that your words will not stick with them. That they are being compared to a pound puppy, have brain damage, and may be demonic.

Praying for you, Deanne

Comment on 700 Club Controversy Over Christians and Adoption by Dawn McDaniel

Dawn McDaniel — Fri, 21 May 2010 01:08:50 +0000

Pat Robertson doesn’t have a clue! I am an adoptive mother, and also a special-needs teacher. Yes, my son can be very difficult – he’s acting out a lot of power and control issues, consistent with Reactive Attachment Disorder. But he’s OUR SON – difficult or not! The students I work with all “happen” to be natural-born within their families, and live with far more drastic difficulties than my son’s. So should Pat Robertson then say, “Parenthood can be wonderful IF the right child is born to you”? Shame on him!

I understand what he was trying to get at: yes, you can be getting a kid with “baggage”, and some families without a good agency & good education ahead of time can feel overwhelmed – I’ve had plenty of overwhelmed moments & we had FANTASTIC support and education! BUT Terry truly understand unconditional love – and the kind of love Jesus gives US every day! And she’s right! What these poor babies & children have suffered means they need us EVEN MORE! Thank God someone gets it…

Comment on 700 Club Controversy Over Christians and Adoption by dorothy

dorothy — Thu, 20 May 2010 22:11:02 +0000

Unfortunatly, this is the reality of what we face as adoption advocates. Too many careless words being given equal weight beside God’s Word and heart for the orphan. Thanks for sharing it here.

Comment on 700 Club Controversy Over Christians and Adoption by Tara Starfire

Tara Starfire — Thu, 20 May 2010 22:00:31 +0000

On the last day He will say to those on His right, “whatever you did to the least of these, you did to Me.

Orphans belong, without doubt, to the least of us. Especially orphans of aids, war and strife.
Every one of us has to answer to our conscience and to God. May we make the right decisions.

Comment on 700 Club Controversy Over Christians and Adoption by Traci

Traci — Thu, 20 May 2010 20:47:37 +0000

Thank you Terry for what you said on this show! EVERY child needs love!

Comment on Goodness Flashes and Controversy Storms In News Story on Summit VI by emily

emily — Thu, 20 May 2010 18:47:58 +0000

Comment on 700 Club Controversy Over Christians and Adoption by Andrea

Andrea — Thu, 20 May 2010 18:35:48 +0000

I just posted about this the other day on my blog http://4blessed.blogspot.com/2010/05/reality-of-adoption.html.
Pat sure has a way with words doesn’t he? It’s amazing the man is still on TV. Thank you God that there was someone there that could speak truth in love with him.
These children deserve love and care…ALL of them.
Thank you for posting this.
Andrea

Comment on Reflections on Summit VI by Tracy

Tracy — Wed, 05 May 2010 18:00:56 +0000

That was great and true.. and once on the Journey each day is another step of faith. Some days easier than others, but all done in faith an hope. I know I could never make it with our knowing our wonderful God.

Comment on RESCUED: Upcoming Documentary on Haiti’s Orphans on CNN, and First at Summit by Keean Trent

Keean Trent — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:35:02 +0000

some of my friends who work in haiti were also victimized by that terrible earthquake.- i was very thankful that they only suffered minor scratches.

Comment on Adoption Tax Credit Extended and Increased by Amy

Amy — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:46:31 +0000

This is wonderful news! It encourages people like me to know that I can now afford to adopt!

Comment on CCAI In Focus Report on the Adoption Tax Credit by teresa

teresa — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 04:09:36 +0000

How is a child considered “Special Needs” to recieve tax credit, as mentioned is “eligible” in the new tax law of 2001 in article? Would it mean that the child is on adoption subsidy? have a risk agreement in place or??

Comment on Study: Difficult Future Awaits Most Foster Children by Dana Wynn Steele

Dana Wynn Steele — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 17:01:30 +0000

This is why we adopt older kids, as well as having adopted 4 as babies (we currently have 12 altogether). The teens can be amazing kids, and it’s so rewarding to know that an older kid, even 17 or 18, has a home and a family to support her!

Comment on Wisdom for Church Orphan Ministries from One of the Best by Darla Dorflinger

Darla Dorflinger — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 21:51:00 +0000

Congratulations to Tapestry on your 5 year anniversary. Keep up the great work, our kids need you.
Well done though good and faithful servants!

Comment on Adoption Tax Credit Extended and Increased by Marty

Marty — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 18:33:01 +0000

Any indications on if they will extend this beyond 2011. We are just getting started, so the likelihood of finalizing before 12-31-2011 is pretty slim. Is there a chance this will get extended, or will it be allowed to sunset?

Comment on Orphans and Adoption in the Islamic Context by uberVU - social comments

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Comment on Big Trend Changes in Adoptions from China by GG

GG — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:36:44 +0000

You are totally right about China adoptions! I have a friend who has been waiting a very long time,there log in date was in 2007 and they are still waiting for a referral and hoping things speed up soon. I hope they hear some good news soon.
We are waiting for our daughter’s passport that we are adopting from INDIA,WAHOO!!

Comment on Big Trend Changes in Adoptions from China by Barbra King

Barbra King — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:21:28 +0000

Thank you for this article. One thing I would mention that while the wait times for non-special needs children is 4 years or more. The wait for Special needs children is not long depending upon the child you are willing to bring home. Most special needs china adoptions can be done within one year from the start of your paperwork to meeting and adopting your child.

Comment on Adoption Tax Credit Extended and Increased by LJ

LJ — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:19:17 +0000

Will there be new instructions soon for form 8839? I just checked irs.gov, and the form is unchanged. I am a little confused about the the last bullet point of the ‘refundable’ credit. We have a credit ‘carryforward’ from our 2007 adoption, and I’m not sure if this is saying that we could receive the remaining bulk of our credit all at once this year? Or do we just keep ‘carrying forward’ to next year if we don’t use the credit up?

Comment on Adoption Tax Credit Extended and Increased by Pauline

Pauline — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 23:18:45 +0000

Does the credit now extend right away to international adoptions or is that still after the adoption is finalized?

Comment on Adoption Tax Credit Extended and Increased by Deb

Deb — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 22:30:57 +0000

Figures, our remaining $11,000+ credit expired the end of last year. Any chance of getting more of that back with this new change?

Comment on Adoption Tax Credit Extended and Increased by Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 17:52:25 +0000

This is awesome! I don’t know any of the limitations, but anything in favor of adoption is wonderful! We are bringing our 2 girls home from Bulgaria in the next month or two!

Comment on Adoption Tax Credit Extended and Increased by GG

GG — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:33:56 +0000

YAY this is great for families adopting,we are waiting to bring our girl home from India in May of 2010.
I hope this encourages those wanting to adopt.

Comment on Adoption Tax Credit Extended and Increased by Jody Britton

Jody Britton — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:46:25 +0000

Thank you for posting this. I am so thrilled to hear this news. Giddy would perhaps be a better description !

Comment on Adoption Tax Credit Extended and Increased by Jon

Jon — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:17:52 +0000

Is there also an income limitation?

Comment on New Legislation Put Forward on Haitian Orphans and Adoption by Tiffany Hutton

Tiffany Hutton — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:36:06 +0000

Please allow this legislation to pass. It is absolutely crazy not to let these children have a hope and a future with loving, adoptive families. I understand the concerns related to newly orphaned children, but these orphans who were already established pre-earthquake should be allowed to become adopted. And in their place, these newly orphaned children will have a place to go in the meantime. It is a win-win situation for everyone! I am praying fervently for this to happen. Please have compassion for these innocent children who go to bed hungry everyday and have nothing to call there own, most of all a family of their own.
Thank you, Tiffany

Comment on Families Willing to Receive Haitian Orphans by More on adopting orphans from Haiti- Julie Gumm

More on adopting orphans from Haiti- Julie Gumm — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:37:41 +0000

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Comment on Haiti: Inter-Country Adoption and Evils on the Ground by Rachelle

Rachelle — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:33:53 +0000

I agree whole-heartedly! And there is something we can do. Contact your congressmen and ask them to support HR-4603, which is currently in the House Judiciary Committee. This bill will allow for pre-quake orphans who have been proven eligible for intercountry adoption to qualify for the Humanitarian Parole program, regardless of when their adoptions were started. This could make a tremendous difference in the lives of these children. They have already been proven as orphans, and have no hope of growing up in a family if they stay in Haiti. This is an opportunity for Americans to make a difference. Not everyone can (or should) bring a child into their home, but every one can contact their congressmen.

Comment on Haiti: Inter-Country Adoption and Evils on the Ground by kehoobler

kehoobler — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:50:08 +0000

The UN needs to identify and partner with existing organizations in-country to work with existing efforts to rebuild families and communities. That’s the best way to ensure kids are kept in their families if at all possible.

Comment on Deeper Analysis: All 33 Children Transported by Arrested Baptists Had Family by Dawn Davenport

Dawn Davenport — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 02:43:19 +0000

Thank you for your clarity. I have been saying the same thing on my blog titled The Road to Hell, Haiti and the Baptist. http://www.creatingafamily.org/blog/adoption-domestic-adoption-international-adoption-embryo-adoption-foster-care-adoption/road-hell-haiti-baptists/ Like you, I am not excusing their behavior, but when viewed in perspective it was misguided, but not evil.

Glad to have found you.

Dawn Davenport
Host of radio show Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption and Infertility

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Comment on Deeper Analysis: All 33 Children Transported by Arrested Baptists Had Family by Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:14:02 +0000

Wow, there is a lot of explaining away the behavior of the Haiti 10. But I wonder if we looked at this through another lens, what we would think….WWJD? Would he have taken the 33 children, or instead tried to help the families…I think they were trying to take some of those children out to then make money off them by adopting them out. Shame on them. And then there is the comment about the parents giving their children to the Haiti 10. Well yes, when they were told their kids would be living close by in the DR, to be educated and cared for, where they could visit them…what would you have done? Sadly, that was not the truth…there was no school, or even an orphanage.
So let’s not equate this to human trafficking…lets equate this to further traumatizing the children and their parents, on top of the trauma of the earthquake. Still a horrible thing to do to those children and parents.
Under the WWJD lens, nothing these people did was good…to try and spin it any other way is wrong.

Comment on Deeper Analysis: All 33 Children Transported by Arrested Baptists Had Family by catalina555

catalina555 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:11:58 +0000

You know, you can try to spin these crimes any way you want to justify the unjustifiable, but let me just make one comment about #4 – what these fake missionaries did might not be the “worst thing happening in Haiti” – but it is certainly the worst thing happening to THOSE 33 CHILDREN stolen from their parents by the Haiti 10!!!

Why do you care more about these criminal Baptists (that even you admit were “wrong” and “unwise”) than the families they tore apart? How is that part of God’s plan?

Comment on Deeper Analysis: All 33 Children Transported by Arrested Baptists Had Family by Janey DeMeo, ORPHANS FIRST

Janey DeMeo, ORPHANS FIRST — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:27:17 +0000

Thank you for presenting this balanced & informative perspective. We certainly have much to learn from this situation. I addressed some points my article, Lessons from Haiti & Helping Haiti’s Orphans, here:
http://janey-demeo.blogspot.com/2010/02/lessons-from-haiti-helping-haitis.html

An edited version was published here:
http://www.assistnews.net/Stories/2010/s10020071.htm

blessings,
Janey DeMeo — http://www.orphansfirst.org

Comment on How to Share What They’re Seeing on the Ground in Haiti by Marc Daniel

Marc Daniel — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:49:18 +0000

I recently returned from PaP. I am not sure any one person can totally be able to convey the state of the whole city or the country for that matter. I was involved in many humanitarian distributions all over PaP, Carrefour, and Leogane. I saw destruction, smelled death, walked in many tent cities, saw people selling in the markets, saw people caring for people, witnessed many gatherings of people in prayer, aide workers trying to help where-ever possible and people living in the streets at night. A major catastrophe has occurred! But, there is lots of good happening, God is there! Yes, there are many heart wrenching things, but do not lose sight of the good aspects too. Pray for the people, the countries government, and the people deeply invested in helping Haiti.

Comment on How to Share What They’re Seeing on the Ground in Haiti by Together for Adoption » Blog Archive » How to Share What They’re Seeing on the Ground in Haiti

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Comment on How to Share What They’re Seeing on the Ground in Haiti by uberVU - social comments

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Comment on New Legislation Put Forward on Haitian Orphans and Adoption by nicole butcher

nicole butcher — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:30:45 +0000

please allow haitian orphans to be fostered or placed immediately with approved families with completed homestudies..please drop the extra fees and let these orphans become proud americans and canadians iam sure there is about 2 million infertile couples who would love to take a child…please think about the children not the burecacy

Comment on New Legislation Put Forward on Haitian Orphans and Adoption by Cindy Foote

Cindy Foote — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 03:57:52 +0000

We are hoping and praying fervantly for this Hope Act to pass. We long to see the true-pre-quake orphans given a hope and a future through caring, approved families. We support this act 100%! We are parents to two internationally adopted children. Our daughter, Libby, was adopted from China at 9 months of age. She is now 4. Our daughter, Gracie, was adopted from Ethiopia at 4 1/2 months of age. She is now 1. Gracie was severely malnourished and would have died without the care we were able to give her. Libby, even though only 9 months when adopted, already had some attachment issues that had to be conquered by love. I can only imagine that the orphans in Haiti have far greater needs now after such an awful earthquake – so many losses, fears…. Love must win for these children. Ask any of these orphans what it is the need/want and they will tell you – a FAMILY of their own. Let’s give these little ones just that!

Thank you!
Cindy Foote
http://www.followthefeet.blogspot.com
http://www.billyfoote.com

Comment on New Legislation Put Forward on Haitian Orphans and Adoption by Elisabeth Ream

Elisabeth Ream — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 19:00:20 +0000

Please allow this legislation to pass! There is absolutely no logical sane reason for leaving the orphans in Haiti when there are home study ready families that are willing and able to care for these desperate and dying little ones. Please do the right thing in the best interest of these precious children. We pray that there are no more lives needlessly lost.

Thank you for continuing to act on behalf of those that have no other hope,
Elisabeth Ream

Comment on The Rising Conflict Over Haitian Orphans and Adoption by Paula Davis

Paula Davis — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:40:25 +0000

We are happy to see your strong advocacy for the children of Haiti and around the world. Our group consists of families that have all adopted internationally from various countries, but mainly Guatemala. Many of these families are ready and eager to provide a loving home for a children from Haiti; whether temporarily or permanently. Please let us know what we can do to be of service to the children of Haiti. Your four points are exactly what we have been saying for weeks now. Once children are identified as positively orphaned, it is in their best interest to be united with a family. We hope we have the opportunity to be part of something great with the children of Haiti. Please keep us informed of developments in the progress of a plan that would allow children of Haiti a future.

Comment on Anguishing Snapshot of Haiti’s Ache: Take My Child by stacey

stacey — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:48:15 +0000

Lord, I haven’t prayed as much as I could for Haiti. One or two prayers is not going to be enough. Lord please forgive me for not praying more for Haiti.
Please help me to pray more for Haiti.

Comment on Anguishing Snapshot of Haiti’s Ache: Take My Child by Scott Vair

Scott Vair — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:17:25 +0000

Absolutely heartbreaking.

Comment on Transcript of Twitterview with Dan Cruver, Together for Adoption by Paul Myhill

Paul Myhill — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:38:17 +0000

Thanks for a great dialog, guys!

The HORT Website is at: http://www.haitiorphanrelief.com

Blessings,
Paul

Comment on Oregon Considering Replicating Alliance Member’s “Safe Families” Model by Kim Smith

Kim Smith — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:54:14 +0000

Our ministry has partnered with Bethany Christian Service this year and has already began Safe Families in St. Louis, Missouri.
We see such a hug need in our area and already seeing how fast this can grow. We met Safe Families at the last Summit and were determined to start it right away. Still in the stages of finding our safe homes in our church, then training and then off to helping those who need help.

Comment on Notes from the Road Four: Adoption, Orphan Care and Illinois Cornfields by jean

jean — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:01:56 +0000

I am interested in haiti orphan i would like to adopt a child from haiti if you can help please do so

thank you

Comment on Haitian Orphans as Refugees to the U.S. by Beverly Kniowski

Beverly Kniowski — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:03:05 +0000

My husband and I would love to care for Haitian orphans in our home here in southwest Virginia. We have a good sized home and 7+ acres, our five children are just out of the home with our youngest in college. Providing for orphans has always our desire. We would especially enjoy a sibling grouping. If we should contact someone about this, how can we go about doing it. We will be more than willing to do what it takes. Please let us know.

Comment on Wisdom from Tapestry on Haitian Orphans and Adoption by I want to adopt. What next? « Noel Piper

I want to adopt. What next? « Noel Piper — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:26:33 +0000

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Comment on Haitian Orphans as Refugees to the U.S. by Lisa Benjamin

Lisa Benjamin — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:09:34 +0000

My children are grown and I would love to adopt a Haitian child and give it a loving and caring home.

Comment on The Rising Conflict Over Haitian Orphans and Adoption by Charissa

Charissa — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:07:24 +0000

Thank you for posting this. As a prospective adoptive mom who recently found herself in the middle of a very unethical adoption situation, I have learned that these things need to be talked about more in the adoption community. The people of Haiti, both children and adults, are constantly in our prayers.

Comment on Haitian Orphans as Refugees to the U.S. by Tammy Keefe

Tammy Keefe — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 03:29:02 +0000

I am the wife of a very loving Doctor, who gives charitably to those in need at our Keefe Clinic practice. We have been married for 14 years, and together for 15 years…and would happily welcome the life-long committment of loving and caring for a child in need from Haiti. We don’t take this decision lightly, and would fly where ever need be, to start this process. We have a lovely big home just outside of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Please let us know if we can offer a little one in new home and family.

Comment on Haitian Orphans as Refugees to the U.S. by Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:36:17 +0000

We will glady care for any children – how do we go about this? Who can we contact? They need help now . . .

Comment on Clinton vows to speed up adoptions from Haiti by JMedefind

JMedefind — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:00:32 +0000

Most any time the term “orphan” is used by government or NGOs, it refers to a child who has lost one or both parents to death. As a rough estimate, approximately 10 percent of children labeled “orphan” have lost both parents.

Comment on Clinton vows to speed up adoptions from Haiti by What is an orphan in Haiti? « Noel Piper

What is an orphan in Haiti? « Noel Piper — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:43:36 +0000

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Comment on Haitian Orphans as Refugees to the U.S. by Jennifer Harrell

Jennifer Harrell — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:48:31 +0000

We are a family who has never adopted before, we have 3 children now but we are more than willing to adopt temporarily or permanently!! Please keep us in mind – we live in NC!

Comment on Families Willing to Receive Haitian Orphans by uberVU - social comments

uberVU - social comments — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:38:35 +0000

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Comment on Families Willing to Receive Haitian Orphans by David

David — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:33:47 +0000

As an adoptive father, I would highly recommend reading the following blog for some thoughts on folks who are volunteering to adopt or take care of Haitian orphans – folks who probably hae the best of hearts and the best of intentions, but who may need to really step back and seek God on this life-changing decision:

“Responding to the Haiti Crisis (Part 1 of 3): The Question of Adoption” (http://hopefororphansblog.com/2010/01/20/haiti-crisis_part1/)

Comment on Haitian Orphans as Refugees to the U.S. by Jennifer Cullimore

Jennifer Cullimore — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:31:19 +0000

I am more than willing to help/house/foster children.

Comment on Haitian Adoptions and Humanitarian Parole by JMedefind

JMedefind — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:33:52 +0000

Many families are asking how they can learn more about the possibility of taking in Haitian orphans. At this point, the U.S. government has not yet determined if or to what extent it will issue broad “humanitarian parole” provisions allowing a large number of Haitian orphans to enter the U.S. Furthermore, if large-scale entry is allowed, it is currently unknown precisely what governmental mechanisms would be used to place the children in care–most likely temporary care first, and then longer term and/or permanent/adoptive care.

It is likely the Federal government would rely heavily upon state government social services agencies–particularly those that currently oversee state foster systems. In this scenario, states would likely turn first to individuals that have already been approved by them to care for foster children and also to existing foster care facilities like current group homes . Very likely, however, if more than a modest number of Haitian orphans entered the country, states would look to rapidly expand capacity–possibly with an expedited approval process for foster families and facilities. Almost certainly, a number of Federal agencies would also be heavily involved with this process–including the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Refugee Resettlement and Children’s Bureau. These agencies may opt to do some of their work through large national organizations in addition to states.

At this point, as heartening as it is to see the tremendous willingness of American families to open their homes to Haitian orphans, it is best for interested individuals to wait until additional details are known about whether large numbers of Haitian orphans will be entering the U.S., and what the designated process would be for approving homes to receive them.

Comment on Haitian Orphans as Refugees to the U.S. by Toni Koloch

Toni Koloch — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:38:25 +0000

My husband and I are willing to take children temporarily or permanently. We are willing to take HIV possitive children.
Praying,
Toni

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Comment on Haitian Adoptions and Humanitarian Parole by Kelly

Kelly — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:19:14 +0000

We are parents looking to adopt. Our Home Study is almost complete. How or who do we talk to regarding the orphans that are coming to the US?

Comment on Updated Details on Humanitarian Parole and Haitian Adoptions by The Tapestry Blog » Responding to the Needs of Orphans in Haiti

The Tapestry Blog » Responding to the Needs of Orphans in Haiti — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:04:06 +0000

[...] issue of adoption or temporary care for children in Haiti, the U.S. government has already granted humanitarian parole for certain Haitian adoptions that were already in process. One of the best places for reliable information relating to Haitian [...]

Comment on Haitian Adoptions and Humanitarian Parole by The Tapestry Blog » Responding to the Needs of Orphans in Haiti

The Tapestry Blog » Responding to the Needs of Orphans in Haiti — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:51:42 +0000

Comment on Haitian Orphans as Refugees to the U.S. by Andrea

Andrea — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:24:23 +0000

Our church is discussing how to get an adoption/orphan care ministry going in our church. I am going to bring this up as a possibility. I will be keeping in touch.
Blessings
Andrea