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Kathy’s Corner
Here is Kathy’s list of considerations when thinking about the adoption of an older child. This list is timely considering the imminent release of new children from Eastern Europe on the CWA Hope Project site. Older children have different needs than a toddler or infant, but are no less worthy of a loving, forever family.
When [...]
NOVA: A Walk to Beautiful
Please take the time to watch the NOVA documentary A Walk to Beautiful
This full length documentary follows several Ethiopian women and illustrates their struggles and victories over fistula. It is a heart wrenching glimpse into the stigma and rejection caused by fistula. There are tens of thousands of women suffering from fistula due to lack [...]
I was a stranger…
I don’t usually post two blogs in one day. I usually stick with one per day; it’s just easier that way. However, while preparing the Ukraine post, I came across Matthew 25:35 & 36. The verse has stayed with me all day.
For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty [...]
Ukraine Adoption Program
For families interested in adopting a child two years or older, Ukraine currently allows families to pre-register with the State Department for Adoption (SDA) with only a home study and power of attorney forms.
In other words, after you submit the appropriate initial documents, and after the Ukraine SDA reviews and approves your case, you are [...]
Guest Post
The following post was submitted by a CWA family. If you are interested in allowing us to post your adoption story or adoption related post with our readers, please let me know!
Will They Be Brother And Sister?
We have four children. God brought two of our children to us by way of biological birth. He is [...]
God Honors Bold Obedience
“If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and he will rescue us from your hand, O king. But even if he does not, we want you to know, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold [...]
MSW Employment Opportunity
CWA is planning to hire a full time social worker. Interested applicants must hold a Master of Social Work (MSW) and have international adoption experience. Interested applicants may e-mail resumes to Anita Thomas at anitat@cwa.org
Melissa’s Myth Busters
Adoption Myth 2: Nature vs. Nurture, “Her personality is just….strong-willed, easy-going, temperamental (you fill in the blank).”
So there is the great debate of how much of our children’s behaviors are influenced by nature vs. nurture. Are they just who they are genetically, or are they molded by their environment? An additional question I [...]
Kathys’ Corner
Last week you had the opportunity to consider a list of questions regarding infant adoption. This week we will focus on questions to ask if you are considering toddler adoption.
When considering toddler adoption, are you willing to accept a toddler:
who kicks, hits, bites, and destroys personal items?
who tantrums several times a day for long periods [...]
Acacia Village Webinar
From Louis Fawcett
Dear Friends of Christian World Foundation,
The next Acacia Village webinar has been rescheduled to Sunday, August 9 at 3:00 pm EDST (previously 8/8 at 11:00 am).
Acacia Village webinars describe the history of CWF and illustrate the current progress and future vision of Acacia Village. This is a 45 minute opportunity for you to [...]
