Donna K. Evans Foundation Blog Posts for Information About Adoption
Building Arizona Families Domestic Adoption December Newsletter
From the Desk of Kelly Rourke-Scarry, MSW Dear Friend, On behalf of Building Arizona Families, we wish you and yours a wonderful Christmas! It’s such a joyful time of year, and despite the many challenges, we stop and celebrate what matters most. We shop for gifts...
Building Arizona Families Domestic Adoption November Newsletter
From the Desk of Kelly Rourke-Scarry, MSW Dear Friend, There have been so many challenges this year, but in the midst of the difficulties, we stop and give thanks. As we look back, we celebrate the joyful life of every precious baby placed in the arms of a loving...
Before and After – Birth Mother Support
Birth Mothers need and want support from their chosen adoptive family before and after the adoption. It is important to continue to foster your relationship throughout your birth mother’s pregnancy, as well as afterwards. In an open adoption, the goal is for a...
Is Adoption a Taboo Subject?
The best answer may be - it depends on who you ask. The Definition of taboo according to the Merriam-webster.com/dictionary is: a: a prohibition imposed by social custom or as a protective measure… b: something that is not acceptable to say, mention, or...
BUILDING ARIZONA FAMILIES DOMESTIC ADOPTION OCTOBER NEWSLETTER
From the Desk of Kelly Rourke-Scarry, MSW Dear Friend, Wow! 2020 has been so crazy! And now the elections are upon us, with so much hanging in the balance. One thing we do know - regardless of election outcomes - our commitment to protecting the lives of unborn...
BUILDING ARIZONA FAMILIES DOMESTIC ADOPTION SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER
From the Desk of Kelly Rourke-Scarry, MSW Dear Friend, We are finally heading into fall – what a welcome relief from our scorcher of a summer! I hope you and yours are safe, healthy, and navigating all of the adjustments the COVID-19 virus has created. On top of...
Living Our New Normal
Over the past seven months, the vast majority of us have had to make significant changes in our lives; maybe working from home, working from home with kids doing online learning at home with you, ordering groceries rather than going to the grocery store, wearing a...
BUILDING ARIZONA FAMILIES DOMESTIC ADOPTION AUGUST NEWSLETTER
From the Desk of Kelly Rourke-Scarry, MSW Dear Friend, I hope you and yours are doing well – that everyone is healthy and safe. I’m sure you have had your challenges these last six months! I can tell you for myself that I’m grateful my family is all safe and well,...
BUILDING ARIZONA FAMILIES DOMESTIC ADOPTION JULY NEWSLETTER
From the Desk of Kelly Rourke-Scarry, MSW Dear Friend, In all of the years I have been working with women experiencing crisis pregnancies, one thing never ceases to just absolutely floor me. It’s hard to describe unless you have witnessed it yourself, because it is...
Why Women Choose Adoption Again
According to the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/teenpregnancy/index.html Nearly 1 in 5 births to teen mothers, ages 15 to 19, is a repeat birth. About 183 repeat teen births occur each day in the US. About 1 in 5 sexually active teen mothers use the most...
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