December 7th, 2010 | by Margaret Wolski | published in Adoption Stories, Engage WI, Your Stories
What do you think of when you hear the words “special needs adoption?” What are your first thoughts? Feelings? Though a common response is “children who are malnourished, suffering with debilitating diseases,” this textbook response does not reflect the true image of a special needs adopted child.
November 29th, 2010 | by Margaret Wolski | published in Adoption Stories, Engage WI, Your Stories
Today I was originally going to write about special needs adoption but in light of current events I have decided to postpone it until next week. Please make sure to come back and read about that important topic. This week my heart has taken a bit of a turn given the most recent news headlines: “The Koreas Clash,” “South Korea warns of ‘firm’ response,” and “The Koreas’ maritime woes.”
November 26th, 2010 | by Esther Crawford | published in Adoption Stories, Engage WI, Your Stories
“The worst part about adopting through foster care is the uncertainty. Back in August when we were matched with our 5-year-old girl (who we’ve nicknamed Peach), it seemed like a pretty safe bet.” Esther Crawford continues to share her family’s story.
November 22nd, 2010 | by Margaret Wolski | published in Adoption Stories, Engage WI, Your Stories
I remember very vividly the day someone asked me this question. I remember looking at that person and wanting to just…well, it wasn’t nice what I wanted to do to them. At the same time, in my head, those same words had been resounding for months. “How could I be so unhappy?”
November 19th, 2010 | by Esther Crawford | published in Adoption Stories, Engage WI, Your Stories
“With my biological son Jude I’ve been able to experience nearly every little first. His first poop. His first bath. His first bite of solid food. His first crawl, and then step. With Peach it’s an entirely different ballgame.” Esther Crawford continues to share her family’s story on foster adoption in Milwaukee County.
November 15th, 2010 | by Margaret Wolski | published in Adoption Stories, Engage WI, Your Stories
Margaret Wolski discusses the importance of maintaining some relationship or connection with birth parents. “The reality for adopted children is this: they have two families.”
October 29th, 2010 | by Esther Crawford | published in Adoption Stories, Engage WI, Your Stories
Esther Brady Crawford navigates foster-adoption and the reality behind more than 120,000 children in the United States waiting for adoption. “Sometimes it’s easy to forget that we’re talking about children. Who need homes. Who live in our community.”
October 22nd, 2010 | by Esther Crawford | published in Adoption Stories, Engage WI, Your Stories
Follow Esther Crawford, Wisconsin resident and founder of sheposts.com, over the coming weeks as she and her family explore adoption via Milwaukee’s Foster Care system, taking the steps toward bringing home a daughter.
August 31st, 2010 | by Engage Wisconsin | published in Adoption Stories, Engage WI, Updates
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]
August 18th, 2010 | by Mary Duke | published in Adoption Stories, Best of Engage WI, Engage WI, Your 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.
