Adoption Network Law Center Offers Pro Bono Adoption Services to David and Melissa in Honor of National Adoption Month

In honor of National Adoption Month, November 2012, ANLC called for hopeful Adoptive Parents across the United States to submit their stories and information and selected one family to offer pro bono adoption services to. Overwhelmingly excited didn't begin to describe how ANLC felt when calling David and Melissa of Tennessee to offer them pro bono adoption services!

It was a very difficult decision to choose only one Adoptive Family, as all the stories tugged on ANLC's heartstrings. Therefore, ANLC created a program specifically for all of the hopeful Adoptive Parents who submitted their stories. It is ANLC's hope that through this program they will also be able to start their adoption journeys.

To learn more about them please visit their waiting families profile here.

Adoption Network Law Center Supports Orangewood Children's Foundation in Honor of National Adoption Month

On November 17, 2012, National Adoption Day, ANLC employees volunteered at the Annual Share Our Wine Auction which benefited Orangewood Children's Foundation.

The mission of Orangewood Children's Foundation is to end the cycle of child abuse by providing innovative programs focused on: Prevention (strengthening at-risk families to prevent abuse before it starts), Care (supporting children in foster care and at the Orangewood Children's Home), Emancipation (successfully transitioning foster teens into independent adulthood), and Public Awareness (inspiring involvement from the community).

Adoption Network Law Center Sponsors Laura's House

On October 6, 2012, ANLC sponsored a table at Laura's House Annual Gala, which celebrated 2012 honorees for their philanthropic contributions within the community.

Laura's House is the only state-approved comprehensive domestic violence agency in South Orange County, California. Annually, Laura's House provides residential shelter services, counseling and legal services to hundreds of women and children. Their goal is to provide supportive service programs that will prepare their clients and children to live independent and violence free lives.

Adoption Network Law Center uses Charity Casual Fridays to Support Grandma's House of Hope

ANLC employees donate money to participate in Charity Casual Fridays and in Quarter 3 and Quarter 4 of 2012, all donations went to Grandma's House of Hope.

Grandma's House of Hope's Mission is to provide compassionate and uplifting transitional care for women in crisis and hungry children in Orange County, California. Their Vision is to provide a safety net for uniquely challenged and under-served women and children through love, hope and spiritual healing.

Adoption Network Law Center uses Charity Casual Fridays to Support More of Jesus Ministries

ANLC employees donate money to participate in Charity Casual Fridays and in Quarter 2 of 2012, all donations went to More of Jesus Ministries.

More of Jesus Ministries provides financial and other support (food, clothing, toiletries, etc.) to low income families in need in Orange County, California. This ministry is run 100% by volunteers who donate their time and energy ministering and assisting families in need.

Adoption Network Law Center uses Charity Casual Fridays to Support The Teen Project

Every quarter, ANLC employees donate money to participate in Charity Casual Fridays and all donations go to a local organization that impacts children/families. In Quarter 4 of 2011 and Quarter 1 of 2012, all donations went to The Teen Project who touched ANLC with the amazing work that they do.

The Mission Statement of The Teen Project is "To provide teens aging out of the foster care system with all of the resources and support of an intact family. To allow the greatest opportunity for a successful transition to adulthood." ANLC is grateful to have supported such a wonderful organization!

Christmas 2011 – ANLC sent Holiday cards and Starbucks® coffee to Marines who were deployed in Afghanistan. Holiday cards were written by ANLC staff, friends and family and the Starbucks coffee was donated by More of Jesus Ministries.

ANLC received an email from the Marines stating, "We are very thankful for all your support and prayers. It is TRULY appreciated. We are all doing well out here and are reaching the halfway point in our deployment so that is great."

The ANLC family is forever grateful to all of our Marines for all they do. They are our true heroes!

Adoption Network Law Center uses Charity Casual Fridays to support The Teen Project

Every quarter, ANLC employees donate money to participate in Charity Casual Fridays and all donations go to a local organization that impacts children/families. In Quarter 4 of 2011 all donations went to The Teen Project who touched ANLC with the amazing work that they do.

The Mission Statement of The Teen Project is “To provide teens aging out of the foster care system with all of the resources and support of an intact family. To allow the greatest opportunity for a successful transition to adulthood.” ANLC is grateful to have supported such a wonderful organization!

Law Center uses Casual Friday to Raise $500 for Team NEGU

Team NEGU is honored to have the support of Adoption Network Law Center. This great group of people have started doing Charity Casual Fridays. Their goal goal is to benefit local organizations that impact children/families. We will continue to do this on a quarterly basis. They chose The NEGU Foundation as their first quarterly participant because of the amazing and inspiring work that Jessie does.

According to Kris Yellin, "Employee donations for Casual Friday amounted to $203 in cash and the company has matched that. In addition, we have passed around a JOY Jar for donations and some of us who participated in a "Biggest Loser" challenge have donated our winnings! I believe the grand total is around $500.00"

Thank you Kris and Adoption Network Law Center for your love for kids, families and supporting Team NEGU.

Team NEGU

Two Paths that Were Meant to Cross

A few years ago, Adoption Network Law Center developed a working relationship with a Texas attorney/agency. We just received this letter and photograph from them and it truly brought new meaning to our promise “Saving Babies. Building Families.®” We share this story with you in the hopes that you will share in our joy!

Hello Adoption Network Law Center,
I just wanted to drop you a note to let you know how wonderful we think you all are. A few years ago, before we found Adoption Network Law Center, we questioned whether we were doing what we were supposed to be, whether to continue on this path. Because of Adoption Network Law Center, we have now been able to hire more people and specifically started humanitarian efforts in Uganda. Because of Adoption Network Law Center, we will soon begin construction on a 20 bed orphanage to help the children of Uganda. Because of Adoption Network Law Center, we have been able to provide medical care to the twins shown in the picture. They were born prematurely. Their mother died and they were found in a trash can. Because of Adoption Network Law Center, they will come out of the hospital next week.

So, when you have those days when you question your path, please know that two little babies in Uganda are thankful for all that you do.

Merinda

Birth Mother Tea Party

Without the Birth Mothers who make the courageous decision of adoption, Adoption Network Law Center and our Adoptive Parents would not be able to experience the love and wonder that is our CHOSEN Children®. These women make the most difficult choice imaginable and we at Adoption Network Law Center are proud to honor them. In 2010, we hosted our very first Birth Mother Tea Party where some of our Birth Mothers from years past and their Advisors were able to come together and talk about their adoptions and where life has since taken them. Wonderful memories were made and we are looking forward to this new annual tradition! Click here to view the photos