Behind the Scenes: Adoption Stories

A Behind-the-Scenes Dispatch by Mary Duke: Maria discovered she was pregnant at five months. She was 17. Looking back on the situation, only one year later, Maria’s eyes fill with tears.

Behind the Scenes: Janesville Storytelling Project

Behind the Scenes Dispatch by Zahra Haider: Yesterday I spent the evening driving around Janesville with a camera around my neck, trying to capture images of some of the area's notable landmarks, buildings, and sights.

Asides

• TONIGHT: Watch Wo Ai Ni (I Love You) Mommy, the first of three POV documentaries on adoption this season. And return later this month to watch, read, and participate in Adoption Stories: Inside Wisconsin Families. [08/31/10] #
• Application Call: EngageWisconsin Fall 2010 Internships | Multiple positions available for undergrad students and recent graduates during the fall semester (September 13th - December 10th). Don't miss a great opportunity - APPLY NOW! [07/30/10] #
• Janesville youth, help us tell your family's story! The Janesville Storytelling Project is looking for teens, ages 12-18, to interview their families as part of the digital storytelling project. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Zahra Haider. [7/28/10] #
• Show us your idea of family! Adoption stories: Inside Wisconsin Families is creating a collection of children's drawings as part of our digital storytelling project on adoption in Wisconsin. Follow these simple directions for a creative family activity. Questions? Please contact Mary Duke. [7/21/10] #
• Deadline for the Big Top Wisconsin poster competition is Tuesday, July 20th! We are looking for submissions inspired by old circus posters. Poster submissions must include the EngageWisconsin logo, our website address and it must be formatted for A3 printing. Send designs to Amelia Pisapia. [07/14/10] # #