Women’s equality in 2015, doesn’t hold the same meaning for all of us. We just passed by Women’s Equality Day (26 August). As the American working world evolves, we at Adoption Engine hope that maternity and family leave is evolving beyond the FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993). The FMLA requires employers to provide 12 weeks of unpaid leave to parents of both biological newborn and newly-adopted children….
We’ve been busy over the past few months, and wanted to take a moment to reflect, and share with all of you some of the great coverage Adoption Engine has been receiving. Would you like us to talk about adoption at a local gathering? On a webcast? In your blog? Reach out, Adoption Engine would love to share our experiences and knowledge with you. Check out our latest here….
My son asks me questions from time to time about our adoptive family, and the process that led to our being together. I carefully respond to his questions, being sure to answer exactly what he asks. These questions are usually so simple, that it’s often difficult for an adult’s overly analytical mind to acknowledge that the correct answer is often just a basic ‘yes’ or ‘no.’…
For adoptive families, Mother’s Day is not as simple as a Hallmark card. We have “forever moms” and “heart moms,” but we also have birth moms. They don’t often get the shout-outs they deserve — especially on this day so weighted with meaning. But without birth mothers and their eternal love for their children…
Adoption is expensive, no matter what way you slice it and dice it. You should take advantage of all opportunities available to you to make the most of your dollars. Tax day arrives again every year….