Saturday 25th of May 2013
Quote: While we try to teach our children all about life, Our children teach us what life is all about. -Angela Schwindt |
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Families with Children from China (FCC)
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When people in Western countries talk about China, often it is in terms of its magnificent ancient civilization, intriguing culture, powerful Kung Fu, and delicious food. Although China in recent decades has received much attention as an economic success story, relatively few people are aware of the success story of Chinese Americans.
Chinese Americans, along with Japanese Americans, Korean Americans, and a few other Asian American ethnic groups, have been recognized as “the Model Minority” by the American media since 1960s. In the Pew Research Center Report “The Rise of Asian Americans” of June 19, 2012, Asian Americans are applauded as “the highest-income, best-educated, and fastest-growing racial group in the US.” They are among the leading ethnic groups in achieving “the American Dream” of getting a high-quality education, having a good job, and making a prosperous living. Following are a few impressive facts with regard to Asian Americans and Chinese Americans:
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By Karen Henry Clark, author of Sweet Moon Baby: An Adoption Tale
When the nanny handed our daughter to us on a summer day in China, I remained calm. The journey was finally finished. Little did I know it was just beginning.
I smiled brightly until my husband handed me the orphanage report and my eyes froze on these words: "Baby found forsaking on steps of leather factory." Tears rolled down my face as I realized this tiny girl in his lap would always live with a mystery. While I'd known this, I'd never felt its truth. She would carry unreachable memories locked forever in her mind, her bones, her heart.
So I began to dream of a history for her—something beyond the confines of that basket balanced on a step.
She was eleven months old and....
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Dear FCC Families,
My name is Anita Andrew. I am a China specialist at Northern Illinois University and the parent of two daughters adopted from China. I am researching the type of information American adoption agencies typically present to their clients about China. I originally attempted to contact agencies directly about this topic but few responded. I hope you will help me.
I have created a survey for parents about your agency's efforts to educate you about China for the adoption trip and for raising a Chinese child in America.
The survey will only take a few minutes of your time. Please note: I will not use your name, your child’s name, or the name of the adoption agency in my study.
The survey is available online through Survey Monkey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Y5W78NV.
Thank you for your help!
Sincerely,
Anita M. Andrew, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of History (China)
Northern Illinois University (DeKalb, IL)
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10/17/2010 - USCIS fees will increase on many forms.
Effective November 23, 2010, USCIS fees for many forms will increase. This will include an increase in the:
- I-600 Orphan Petition and I-800 Hague Convention Petition to $720.
- N-600/N-600K Applications for a Certificate of Citizenship (COC) to $550 for a child by adoption ($600 for a biological child.)
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Submit your stories to POV’s This is My Family
www.pbs.org/pov/thisismyfamily
For most of us, the classic family photo with matching sweaters and look-alike smiles doesn’t quite capture our family. We want to hear real stories about your family from you.
Send us your videos, and you might receive an iPad or an iTouch! www.pbs.org/pov/thisismyfamily
Adoption Stories
http://www.pbs.org/pov/outreach
POV is featuring three films about adoption and launching a national public awareness campaign to examine issues facing adoptees and families who choose to adopt.
Simply register in our community network and we’ll loan you a copy of the film(s) for free.
Remember: National Adoption Month is coming up in November. Act now to get your copy in time! |
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