Monthly Archives: February 2016

Bulgaria, Day 1: On My Mind …

Posted on February 29, 2016 by

It is my privilege this week to be in Bulgaria, learning more about this historic country and its adoption practices. With me is WACAP’s Program Manager for Bulgarian Adoptions Tami Mason, and fellow traveler, WACAP volunteer and adoption advocate Phil Hawley; and our … Continue reading →

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“And we said yes”

Posted on February 20, 2016 by

When I saw our adoption agency’s number pop up on my phone that day, I put my phone back in my pocket and kept trudging toward the market … WACAP board member and adoptive parent Kristin Kalning writes the above passage in … Continue reading →

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Unadoptable? Unacceptable.

Posted on February 13, 2016 by

Sometimes I struggle with how to talk about the “types of” children we serve at WACAP. Certainly, the adopted persons I’ve met are remarkable, funny, creative and compassionate. However, in an adoption world where the historical idea of “healthy newborns” … Continue reading →

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