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Spence-Chapin in The News
Abortion Providers and Adoption Agencies find Common GroundNew York TimesJune 18, 2010 Corinna Lohser, program manager of the Adoption Access Network (AAN), talks about Spence-Chapin's groundbreaking initiative to provide training and education for abortion providers and community health workers - enabling them to provide clients facing unplanned pregnancies with a greater understanding of adoption, in addition to the other options that are available to them. African-Americans and AdoptionEbony MagazineJune 2010 In a feature story on African-American adoption (The Chosen Ones), Spence-Chapin parents, Rodney and Lisha Epperson speak in-depth about their experiences adopting their three young children and the joy they have had as a result. Toni Williams, assistant director of Domestic Adoption programs, is also quoted in this piece. Searching for Birth Family on the InternetAdoptive Families MagazineMay/June 2010 In this article, Adoption Resource Center Director Rita Taddonio, LCSW, advises adoptive parents on how to set safety guidelines and provide assistance for their web-savvy teens wanting to search for their birth families using there internet.
International Adoption: Preparing for the UnexpectedNew York TimesApril 16, 2010 After a Tennessee woman returned her 7-year-old adopted son back to Russia, many are left wondering if this could have been prevented. Spence-Chapin Executive Director Kathy Legg advises families interested in international adoption to work with reputable adoption agencies like Spence-Chapin, that prepare them for all the potential risks and possibilities that are involved in adopting a child internationally.
Spence-Chapin Advocates for Russia to Continue AdoptionsAssociated PressApril 13, 2010 In David Crary's article, Petition Drive Urges Russia Not to Halt Adoptions, American adoption advocates are petitioning leaders of the two nations to intercede. Louise Schnaier, director of International Adoption at Spence-Chapin, is quoted.
Story of a Successful Russian AdoptionNYTimes.comApril 13, 2010 In Judith Belkin's parenting blog, Motherlode, adoptive mom Judith Schoolman speaks out positively regarding her experience adopting her son from Russia through Spence-Chapin.
Most Adoptions From China Special Needs CasesNYTimes.comMarch 27, 2010 Today, challenging special-needs cases make up growing shares of adoptions from China. Spence-Chapin parents Bethany and Kevin Durkin speak about the adoption of their two daughters. Finding Birth Family on FacebookAdoptive Families MagazineApril 2010 The growing popularity of social networking sites like Facebook introduce new resources for locating your child's birth family. Adoption Resource Center Director Rita Taddonio gives advice to parents on how to embrace their child's desire to find or meet his/her birth family and methods of contact. Adoptee Grief for Birth Parent or Personality?Adoptive Families MagazineApril 2010 When adoptive children's behavior mimics signs of grief, Ronny Diamond of Spence-Chapin's Adoption Resource Center provides tips for adoptive parents on how to help their children work through their emotions.
Transracial Adoption Can Provide a Loving Family and an Identity StruggleABC World NewsMarch 3, 2010 Adoption Resource Center Director Rita Taddonio is featured in this segment which explores how well African-American children fare growing up in white adoptive families.
Church Group Arrested for Adoption in HaitiCBS2 NewsFebruary 1, 2010 Louise Schnaier, director of international adoption, cautions families to consider some important issues when thinking about adopting a child affected by a disaster, much like the earthquake in Haiti.
Haiti Adoption ComplicationsCNN en EspañolJanuary 20, 2010 In the wake of the recent earthquake in Haiti that has left countless children orphaned, Louise Schnaier discusses the complexities of international adoption after a disaster.
Lean Times, But No Rise In AdoptionNYTimes.comDecember 19, 2009 Despite the economic downturn, there has been no increase in birth mothers coming forward to place their babies for adoption. Associate Executive Director Helene Lauffer talks about Spence-Chapin's pregnancy counseling program.
You Can AdoptThe Martha Stewart Show, WNBC-TVOctober 13, 2009 Martha Stewart invited S-C adoptive mother Isolde Motley to discuss the new book You Can Adopt, An Adoptive Families Guide, which she co-authored with Adoptive Families editor Susan Caughman. Also participating in the show were two Spence-Chapin families: Tyra and Rob Witherspoon, who adopted their son Ryan through the African-American program; and Jill Jorschick who, with her husband, adopted son Jaden through the Korean program. Adoption Law Institute SeminarDecember 19, 2008This seminar for professionals provided comprehensive updates on the latest developments in the fast-changing field of adoption law. Susan Watson, Director of Domestic Adoption & Birth Parent Services, participated on the panel Agency Adoptions: Practice Tips and A View from the Bench. NJ Bergen RecordNovember 4, 2008They Find Joy in Giving Children a Good Start by Heather Kays Interim care family Jayne and Jake Bosgra featured in the NJ Bergen Record. Mad Men, AMC TV SeriesOctober 19, 2008Spence-Chapin was featured in the award-winning Mad Men series during a segment when one of the main characters and his wife considered adoption. Agency noted as New York’s premiere adoption resource. |
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