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Adam Pertman: Celebrity Chat
Author of Adoption Nation: How the Adoption Revolution is Transforming America and adoptive father, Adam Pertman, joined us for an hour of chat covering a wide spectrum of adoption issues.

Adam Pertman: Named to Head Donaldson Adoption Institute
Adam Pertman, adoption educator and author of "Adoption Nation," has been named Executive Director of the prestigious Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute.

Alison Peck: "I Have Many Dreams"
Alison Peck is a remarkable young adult adoptee whose future is filled with hope. As she begins her transition to the world of employment, she shares her accomplishments, her goals, and her dreams.

Bertha Holt: 1904-2001
A pioneer in the field of international adoption, Bertha Holt and her husband Harry were institutional in establishing child adoption and charitable programs not only in Korea, but around the world.

Dave Thomas: 1932-2002
Perhaps best known to the world at large as the founder of Wendy's restaurants, Thomas was widely recognized as one of the most vocal and active advocates of adoption of children in the foster care system.

Jenny Pettenger: A Voice for Teen Adoptees
Teen adoptees are bright, opinionated, and on the Web. Meet Jenny Pettenger, a young woman with a mission, and creator of the Teen Adoptees Web site.

Kris Kringle: Adoptee?
Is it true? Barbara Kay Ervin takes a look at one of the many stories surrounding the most famous elf around.

Family Matters: Our Family Album
Shameless bragging is the prerogative of all families and our Adoption Community here at is no different! Meet families from across the country and around the world, and learn how to do some bragging of your own.

Gina Wright-Ledet: Profile
You may not recognize the name but this young birthmother is making a difference. Working to improve education about teen pregnancy, adoption, and other options has gained her some well-deserved recognition.

Madhu's Story: From India to Oz
From child laborer to member of a large and loving family, Madhu shares the story of how he and his brother, Sadan, came from India to live - and grow - in Australia.

Madhu's Story: Return to India
Australian teen adoptee Madhu Rollings shares perceptions and photos from his month-long homeland visit to India.

Presidential Connections
Take look at adoption and kinship care connections in several U.S. presidential families.

Reaching the Top: Adoptees at the Olympics
Meet 11 adoptees from around the world who have gone for the glory at the Olympic Games.

Real People: Birth Mothers
Sinners or saints? Meet the women behind the myths.

Reflections of an Adult Adoptee
An attachment-affected adult adoptee offers a look back at a painful past and forward to a hopeful future... a story shared to encourage community dialog as a means of greater understanding.

Renee Kloss: From Pain to Joy
Meet the founder of Triad Search for Chronic Illness, a young woman who has overcome enormous obstacles and channeled her anger productively to help others.

Ric Seaberg Sings Adoption
One of the cuts on singer/songwriter Ric Seaberg's new CD is about adoption. Meet the artist, and listen to You Are My Folks.

Rosie O Adopts Again
Her third, a son: Blake Christopher.

Sheila Ganz: Unlocking a Heart
Birthmother, artist, playwright, and now filmmaker, she has a remarkable story to tell and we can help.

Wendy Thompson: Around the World in 180 Days
Wendy Thompson followed her passion and took a 6-month journey around the world to make a film about the stories of adoption and the people who tell them.

Yassin Young: Starting an Adoption-Related Home Business
Yassin Young uses her talent for sewing to create a wonderful range of adoption-related products, and Yammi Wear is now a flourishing home-based business. Interview and tips on how to start your own business.

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