Williamsburg dog cafe and Best Friends Animal Society host Puppy Bowl watch party * Brooklyn Paper
Puppy Bowl XX is a call-to-adoption event that aims to raise awareness about adopting shelter animals.
Boris and Horton hosted a Puppy Bowl XX viewing party in Williamsburg, featuring special appearances by Puppy Bowl referee Dan Schachner and Best Friends' pup Sonny. [ more ]
I thought I was prepared to adopt a child - but the one thing I didn't know was the most important
Transracial parenting can create knowledge gaps in hair care for children of different racial backgrounds.
Celebrating cultural differences can help children develop a strong sense of identity, benefiting them psychologically, academically, and socially. [ more ]
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
Being adopted can have psychological effects on a child's mental health, leading to disorders such as attention deficit disorder and major depressive disorder.
Adopted children may struggle with feelings of grief, loss, and low self-esteem, stemming from the perception of being abandoned or having issues that caused their birth parents to give them up. [ more ]
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Op-Ed | Governor Hochul must sign Preserving Family Bonds Act' into law | amNewYork
Leaders in child and family serving agencies in NYC are advocating for the Preserving Family Bonds Act, which allows for post-adoption contact between children in foster care and their biological families through visits or communication.
Research suggests that adoptees and biological families are increasingly seeking contact with each other, facilitated by social media. [ more ]
Photos: Puttin' On The Ritz Cat Show at the Fairgrounds
The Puttin' On The Ritz Cat Show featured over a hundred cats of different breeds, with a costume contest being a crowd-favorite.
Attendees could enjoy a variety of activities such as watching cat contests, shopping for cat-themed items, and even adopting cats from rescue groups. [ more ]
LGBTQ+ people want to foster or adopt kids, but fear of discrimination stops them (exclusive)
LGBTQ+ Americans are more interested in becoming foster or adoptive parents compared to their straight and/or cisgender peers.
More than a third of LGBTQ+ adults surveyed fear discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity when considering foster care or adoption. [ more ]
New York makes it easier to get an abortion than to adopt a baby thanks in part to Hochul admin edict, critics say
New York restricts financial support for out-of-state birth mothers in adoptions, making it harder for adoptive families to provide assistance.
Critics argue that this rule puts adoptive parents at a disadvantage and discourages birth mothers from choosing New York as a place for adoption. [ more ]
Permission to Write Her Story: A Conversation with Susan Kiyo Ito - The Rumpus
Susan Kiyo Ito's memoir, 'I Would Meet You Anywhere,' explores her search for her birth family, the tensions between genetic and adopted family, and the complexities of reunion.
Ito's writing is compassionate and skillful, revealing the challenges of losing and finding oneself in the interactions with others.
The memoir is a culmination of decades of internal work and serves as a manifestation of Ito's personal journey towards freedom. [ more ]