Monthly Archive: February 2012

Feb 28

Russian Adoption Update

Rumors of an Official Suspension of Russian Adoptions Not True; Regional Suspensions Possible February 13, 2012 – The National Council For Adoption (NCFA) is closely monitoring reports of another possible suspension of Russian intercountry adoption to the United States. According to news reports, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recommended a temporary moratorium on …

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Feb 22

Aging Out of the Foster Care System

Wave3′s Dawn Gee recently did a story about 18-year-old foster children “aging out” of the system and the struggles they face when they’re suddenly on their own. Watch Dawn Gee’s video below and read the full story here.

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Feb 16

Camp Freedom…June 18 – 22

Orphan Care Alliance would like to remind everyone that Camp Freedom is coming up in June. Camp Freedom’s Mission is to provide a memorable camping experience for children in a safe and secure environment, while providing a week of respite for the care givers. The week-long camp is offered free of charge. The camp’s goal …

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Feb 06

Behavioral Breakthrough Spring Bash Parent Workshop—Moments with Micah

Moments With Micah child behavior workshop

Do you have children that can be challenging to deal with on a day-to-day basis? Do you sometimes wish you had more ideas and skills to help you in your daily parenting and/or teacher role? If you answered yes to these questions, then this workshop is for you. Moments with Micah is a behavioral intervention …

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Permanent link to this article: http://www.orphancarealliance.org/mentoring/behavioral-breakthrough-spring-bash-parent-workshop-moments-with-micah/