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	<title>From Hope to Reality &#187; International Adoption</title>
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		<title>Helping families with the transitions of International Adoption</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:37:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adam</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Adoption Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Attachment]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[About one-third of families who adopt internationally have smooth transitions; another third or so have some difficulties, but manage to work through these issues; and another third have serious and more pervasive problems. In these more difficult circumstances, even the best parents are often not prepared. Those families who are struggling need support, like every [...]]]></description>
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		<title>CDC: Lead Exposure and International Adoption</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:13:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[International Adoption]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The risk for lead exposure is higher in many countries from which children are adopted than in the United States. Sources of lead exposure vary by country. Concern exists about children adopted from overseas who may have been exposed in their home countries.]]></description>
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		<title>Uganda Mission Trip June 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:05:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[International Adoption]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Nightlight team has been in Uganda for 3 days, and I am just now getting around to updating the blog. We have had 3 very busy days and last night, we had a black out in the evening. There are so many wonderful stories to share of God’s grace and love and, I’m certain [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Adopting the HIV Positive Child, Part II</title>
		<link>http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/archives/3291/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 16:42:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[HIV/AIDS Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[International Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Medical]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Orphan Care / Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Special Needs Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uganda Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ukraine Adoption]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Adopting a child from another country who is HIV positive requires no special visa beyond the usual IR-3 or IR-4 visas.  However, you will want to be prepared for the adoption, getting through the  process of bringing a child home,  and the care of a such a child.  We will next discuss the day-to-day issues of raising an HIV+ child. ]]></description>
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		<title>Medical Providers and Therapists for Internationally Adopted Children</title>
		<link>http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/archives/3233/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:43:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[International Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Medical]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you are adopting internationally, you know that there are two particularly critical times that you want professional medical assistance from someone who knows about international adoption: when you get a referral, and when you come home. Nightlight has compiled a state-by-state listing of Medical Providers that specialize in helping internationally adopted children. The list [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Spina Bifida Occulta: Part II</title>
		<link>http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/archives/3212/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:55:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[China Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[International Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Medical]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Special Needs Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spina Bifida]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[China]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[special needs]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spina Bifida Occulta occurs in 10-20% of the population. Many people have no symptoms, but for those who do, these can vary widely. Surgery and treatment can also be effective. ]]></description>
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		<title>Adopting out of the &#8220;Birth Order&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/archives/3191/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:57:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Adoption Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Birth Order]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[International Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Post-placement and post-adoption issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[attachment issues]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[older child adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sexual abuse]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sibling rivalry]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Adopting out of the birth order can be done, but certain considerations should be acknowledged for the sake of your children in the home and the child you are adopting.  ]]></description>
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		<title>New Homestudy and Post-placement Requirements for China Adoptions</title>
		<link>http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/archives/3154/</link>
		<comments>http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/archives/3154/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Adoption Home Study]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Adoption Law]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[China Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[International Adoption]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Special Needs Adoption]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[psychological reports]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The  China Centre for Children’s Welfare and Adoption released some new homestudy and post-placements requirements. These new guidelines and regulations for the homestudy go into effect as of October 1, 2011; and those regarding post placement visits and reports apply to families who receive Notice of Coming to China for Adoption after August 1, 2011. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>China changes course: singles are now able to adopt</title>
		<link>http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/archives/3088/</link>
		<comments>http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/archives/3088/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:46:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Adoption Programs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[China Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[International Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Special Needs Adoption]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This week we received two breaking news items from China. The first is that the CCAA, as of February 15, 2011, is now referred to as the China Centre for Children’s Welfare and Adoption (CCCWA). The greater news, however, is that single women are now permitted to adopt from China.  Years ago, when single women [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Clubfoot: Pre-Adoption Assessment of a Child Referral&#8211;Part III</title>
		<link>http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/archives/3021/</link>
		<comments>http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/archives/3021/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:26:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[China Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Clubfoot]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[International Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Medical]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Special Needs Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Transracial Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[assessment and evaluation of a child's needs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[China]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[clubfoot]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health care providers]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you are referred a child, you will want to have the child's condition evaluated. Nightlight provides an extensive list of health care providers who can evaluate your child and  those who provide services once your child is home. If your child has clubfoot, you may want a specialist in this area to evaluate a child's file so that you can be very well-prepared for the types of treatment the child may need. ]]></description>
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