Wendy’s Restaurant Getting Serious about Adoption Foundation
Since Dave Thomas’ death in 2002, Wendy’s has continued to support the foundation with various methods including charity golf tournaments and other fundraisers like collection bucket campaigns at the registers in their restaurant, but they have never thrown all their weight behind the program their founder championed. As of last week, that is starting to change because the hamburger chain is increasing its promotion of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.
Children’s Bureau Express: March 2014
This issue of Children’s Bureau Express (CBX) spotlights permanence for youth and highlights resources, including an issue brief with information on efforts to reunite children and families, funding available for reunification efforts, and promising practices for supporting reunification; a pilot program that aims to keep teenagers our of foster care and safely at home; and more. Additionally, this issue of CBX includes the following sections: News from the Children’s Bureau; Training and Technical Assistance Network Updates; Children’s Bureau Grantee Updates; Child Welfare Research; Strategies and Tools for Practice; Resources; and Training and Conferences.
What All Adoptive Parents Should Know
An Adoptee’s Perspective: 10 Things Adoptive Parents Should Know by Christina Romo, an adoptee who was adopted from South Korea at age two. She works for a child welfare organization and lives in Minnesota with her husband and 2 sons.
Darla Henry – Watch Your Language
Many years ago, there was an effort in the adoption community referred to as “Positive Adoption Language”. The idea was to be more intentional with the words we used to accurately convey our values and beliefs about adoption related concepts. An example was to encourage moving away from “real parents” and toward “birth parents” because “real” implies that adoption is not a reality or that it is unnatural and the term “birth parents” describes the life-giving roles these persons play in the child’s life. See link for more information.
| Empowered Alumnae: Lynn Schreiber Price, Kappa, University of Illinois |
| Lynn Schreiber Price (Kappa, University of Illinois 1977) is the Founder and President Emeritus of Camp To Belong— an international, non-profit organization dedicated to reuniting brothers and sisters who live in separate foster homes, adoptive homes, and other out of home placements. |
“How much time do I have, Little One?” by Andrea Chambers
I met you just today…what excitement and what pleasure!
This little outfit that you wear will become a special treasure.
I don’t know what you’ve endured in your short little life,
Or what haunting memories flood your mind when you close your eyes at night.
But let me assure you, Little One, you are completely loved and adored.
You will learn to trust and feel secure each day, more and more.
“How long will you stay with me?”, I ponder as I rock you.
I haven’t known you long, but I feel I can’t live without you!
How long will I kiss your tear-filled eyes and scraped-up little knees?
Each boo-boo gives me a purpose because mommy is who you need.
How long will I make your meals and serve your favorite foods?
It’s such a joy to hear you pray and thank Him for all the good.
I hate to say “good-bye” to you when you leave for weekly visits,
But I pack your bag with love, give you kisses, and pray for you every minute.
I know this all confuses you. It doesn’t seem to make a bit of sense.
But know I am ready to hold you in my arms when you are on the defense.
I love you, oh so much, more than words could ever say.
Time passes much too quickly, and decisions about your future must be made.
How much time do I have, Little One? I really do not know.
But I am thankful for the time we are given, and oh, I love you so!
Updates to the Child Welfare Outcomes Report Data Website
The Child Welfare Outcomes Report Data website has been updated to provide the latest 2009-2012 statistics from the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS) and the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS). The site was also updated with a new reporting feature that increases capabilities for viewing race/ethnicity data.