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I'm an adult adoptee, adopted twice: once at birth and second as an adult. I was reunited with my birthmother in 1996 eight days prior to my 41st birthday and three months later with my birthfather's family. My birthfather had already passed away.

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Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Have you heard? U.S. to join the Hague Adoption Convention

November is turning out to be a month of positive steps in the right direction on the Adoption arena. Breaking news this morning from the Department of State announced that it will deposit the instrument of ratification on Dec. 12th and an official announcement of the Convention going into effect in the U.S. will take place April 1st.

What this means for children awaiting adoption around the world is protection against corrupt practices such as abduction, sale of or traffic of these children. It also means that the adoption triad members will be assured of accountability and ethical practices by those involved in the adoption practice.

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