I have been asked numerous times what may seem like a simple question: “Would you do it again?” What I want to leave you with is this: there is no easy answer when it comes to adoption.
The Realities of Adoption
January 27th, 2011 | by Margaret Wolski | published in Adoption Stories, Best of Engage WI, Engage WI, Your Stories
Feeling Jealous Of Birth Mom
January 7th, 2011 | by Esther Crawford | published in Adoption Stories, Engage WI, Your Stories
“Can I quietly admit to something I don’t like, without being judged here? I hope so….” Esther Crawford continues her story, the journey through foster adoption.
Expanding Our Family To Include Peach’s Birth Mom
December 17th, 2010 | by Esther Crawford | published in Adoption Stories, Best of Engage WI, Engage WI, Your Stories
Esther Crawford continues to share her foster care adoption story and the journey she has take to adopt a young girl named Peach. This week, Esther looks at the idea of “family” from her perspective, Peach’s perspective, and that of Peach’s biological mother. This week’s post shows a unique familial support system.
When It Rains, It Pours
December 10th, 2010 | by Esther Crawford | published in Adoption Stories, Best of Engage WI, Engage WI, Your Stories
Esther Crawford continues to share her family’s story. Foster adoption in Milwaukee county has proven to be full of twists and turns, both logistically and emotionally.
The Land Of Uncertainty
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.
A Different Set Of “Firsts”
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.
Why We Chose Foster Adoption
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.”
Some People Just Know
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.
Adoption Family Drawings Activity
June 28th, 2010 | by Engage Wisconsin | published in Adoption Stories, Engage WI, Updates
ADOPTION STORIES – At-Home Family Drawings Activity Purpose: The goal behind this activity is to invite children to share their personal perspectives of family in a fun and creative way! STEP 1: Grab a piece of paper. STEP 2: Locate some coloring materials. STEP 3: Before your child starts to draw, sit down with him [...]
Adoption Stories is inspired by 3 POV documentaries
June 28th, 2010 | by Engage Wisconsin | published in Adoption Stories, Best of Engage WI, Engage WI, Updates
Adoption Stories: Inside Wisconsin Families is a digital storytelling project inspired by three POV documentaries set to air in August and September. MARK YOUR CALENDARS: “First Person Plural” — August 10th “Wo Ai Ni (I love you) Mommy” — August 31st “In the Matter of Cha Jung Hee” — September 14th
