Florida releases ban on gay adoption

Happy New Year to all my readers! I am back in the swing of things and will continue to post for 2009. I have big plans for 2009 and hope to bring you more information as well as recommend some wonderful adoption agencies. If you have any thoughts, ideas or questions place contact me. I am more than happy to talk! 

Now on to the news:

On December 4, 2008, a Miami-Dade circuit judge declared Florida’s 30 year-old ban on gay adoption unconstitutional, allowing a North Miami man to adopt two foster children he has raised since 2004. To read more about this news, click here . Florida was the only state that prohibited a gay individual from adopting a child (other states might  prohibit same sex couples from adopting, but not an individual).

Ethnic Dolls

With transracial adoption becoming such a common occurence in our world, it could be a good idea to purchase baby dolls of all races for your child, whether your child is adopted or biological. It will help them to become more accepting of themselves and others. It is also a great way to teach your child about other cultures. I have come across a website called Precious Baby Doll Company that creates and sells dolls from America, Guatemala and Russia. The Chinese and African Dolls are coming soon. They are bit pricey at $69.99, but if you can afford it, it will make a great gift for that little girl in your life. I have found some other websites that offer similar dolls, one is China Adopt Shop, their dolls are all Asian, but are priced at a comfortable $25.00 – $26.00. Another site Dolls and Gift for Adopted Children offers African, Asian, Russian and Hispanic dolls. They have a large inventory to choose from as well as price range. Finally a website selling dolls called Language Littles. They are from all over the world and actually speak a little of their native language. Click here to visit their website. Happy Shopping!