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Naming an Adopted Child: An Interview with Christy Ikeler
Last week, we featured an article that discussed the significance of a name for an adopted child. To further explore this topic, I invited Christy Ikeler, Executive Director and Birth Parent Case Worker for Adoption Choices of Colorado, to share her insights on the...
read moreTips for Naming Your Adoptee: Significance and Meaning of a Name
“What’s in a Name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” -- William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet, Act II Scene II Naming your child is something parents dream about. Collect for their “name toolbox.” Fantasize about. However, choosing a...
read moreHow to Deal with Invasive Questions about Your Family
Disclaimer: The following blog is comprised of personal opinion, rather than researched material. Everyone knows the feeling of being asked a question that is invasive and pries too deeply. Usually, we just brush off the question, politely, and change the subject....
read moreAn Adoptee’s Name: To Change or Not to Change
Your new son or daughter is finally joining your family. All that’s left to do is fill out the birth certificate. Sounds simple enough, right? You take the pen, your heart swelling with excitement. Unexpectedly, you pause where it says: child’s name. Your soon-to-be...
read moreThe Benefits and Drawbacks of Open Adoptions
There are two distinct categories of adoption: open and closed. Closed adoptions don’t include contact between adoptive families and birth parents. Open adoptions, on the other hand, allow for adoptive families and birth parents to have contact. Agencies will give...
read moreThings to Say Instead to an Adoptive Parent
“Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.” Blaise Pascal Have you ever noticed how a simple smile or positive phrase can make a huge difference in someone’s day? Words have layers. Deep meanings. They have the power for both good and bad. In a sense,...
read moreChristmases Past and Lots of Presents: My Holiday History
The holiday season is one of the most important times of the year when it comes to bringing families together. As an adoptee, Christmastime inevitably becomes a time of reminiscence. I have had the unique opportunity of celebrating Christmas with my foster family, my...
read moreUnderstanding Open Adoptions
When navigating the adoption process, the most common form discussed is “closed adoption.” The term itself leaves no room for confusion or further explanation. Agreeing to a closed adoption means that there is no contact between the adoptive family, adoptee and birth...
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6th Annual Adoption Picnic
It is our favorite time of year, annual picnic time!! Our 6th Annual Adoption Picnic is September 11, 2016 from 11 am-2 pm at the Arbor House in Golden, Colorado. We will be having face painters, great food and awesome fun! We are hoping for the best one yet, and hope...
read moreThird Thursday- Adoptive Parent Support Group
Join us for a fun and informative support group for adoptive parents, both waiting for a match and those who are parenting adopted children. Every Third Thursday of the month at our Golden office, 2801 Youngfield Street, Suite 126, Golden, CO 80401 from 6 pm – 7:30...
read moreHoliday Food Drive
Join us in giving to birth parents this holiday season! Please bring any non-perishable food items that you would like to donate to our Golden office on Monday, Wednesday or Friday before December 16, 2016. We will be distributing any goods received to birth parents...
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