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Join the Conversation! Stay up to date with the latest in adoption headlines and ethics , and share your views on the adoption stories of the day in related forums and groups on AdoptiveFamiliesCircle. Below are some stories we've been following in recent weeks. Have you told us your reactions yet? Oprah's Big Adoption Announcement Russian Officials Considering Moratorium "Mompetition" Videos Take on Adoptive Parents Britain Turns Away Caucasian Hopeful Parents International Adoption Hits Lowest Rate Since 1995 Plus, don't forget to tip us off to a "Thumbs Up" or "Thumbs Down" when adoption comes up in the media. BEST OF THE BLOGS Post-Adoption and Still More Paperwork? "Working on our final post-placement report, I'm still baffled and overwhelmed by the amount of effort it takes to prove that we'll make good parents..." Read the rest of this post on Man Up! MUST READS THIS WEEK Coming to Terms With Birthparents' Loss Is This an Open Adoption Divorce? +Read all new AFC blog posts JOIN THE CONVERSATION A Last-Minute Adoption Crisis "Thirty minutes before our birthmother's C-section, a man showed up claiming to be our soon-to-be adoptive daughter's biological father. Should we shield our 6-year-old adoptive daughter from this unexpected news? And how can we possibly cope?" Share your thoughts. NEW THIS WEEK "Dear Abby" Gives Adoption Positive Attention Where Did You Advertise? +Dive into more discussions The Korean War Baby suggests you add this website to your Favorites for help on your journey of Self-Identity. Tons of information with the ability to hear and add your own Voice to Adoption Discourse. In Case You Missed It... Have you entered the Hugs and Kisses Photo Contest? One grand prize winner will receive a free personalized Shutterfly photo book and a one-year subscription to Adoptive Families magazine. Click here to see just how cute and cuddly the competition is and don't forget to add your own pictures today! Beginning Your Adoption Search? Head to AF's FREE digital Adoption Guide to get started. You'll find details on: + how to adopt + surrogacy and donor options + choosing the adoption route that's right for you, and so much more! >> SEARCH NOW: The Adoption Guide's Online Directory features up-to-date listings of adoption agencies, homestudy providers, and adoption attorneys!

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