No lawsuit for switched women Jul 23, 2008
Bowker said she had heard rumors since she was in elementary school that the couple who raised her, Virgil and Susie Slow Bowker, were not her biological parents ... In the early 1970s, Bowker said, she went to visit Michael Ryan and Grace Medicine, whom she suspected were her biological parents. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
A warrior makes all the right moves Jul 19, 2008
Her biological parents gave Kris away when she was very young and relatives raised her on Thursday Island ... " Kris describes herself as the shyest girl at high school, timid in her dance-college years but always seeking to be "a challenger". She grew up in the home of Epesaio Kris and his wife, Puiui, and their daughter, Daisy. Asked why her biological parents, Ben Songoro and Elizabeth Daniel, gave her away, Kris replies: "I've no idea. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Adoptee's Daunting Search for Mom Jul 18, 2008
The Choice to Find Biological Parents ... She was adopted in New York City as an infant and only recently decided to search for her biological parents ... She was adopted in New York City 43 years ago and, like many other adopted Americans, Guditus had resolved never to look for her biological parents. (ABC News)
Baby Angelica may soon be adopted Jul 15, 2008
Yesterday, Justice Robert Spence made Angelica Leslie a crown ward after hearing evidence regarding the baby's abandonment, the CAS's attempts to find the baby's family, the presumed biological parents who deny parenthood, and the lack of any concrete care plans put forward by family members. The baby's parents have 30 days to appeal the crown wardship order, but Tuyl said that, with the presumed biological parents denying parenthood, the CAS doesn't anticipate that will happen. (The Gazette (Montreal))
Baby Angelica-Leslie named ward of the Crown Jul 15, 2008
Angelica-Leslie so named by aid workers for her cherubic face and the name of the street where she was discovered should be in the state's legal care, with no contact from her biological parents, who are facing criminal charges, an Ontario family court judge decided. The ruling is the first step towards the formal adoption of the child, said Corrie Tuyl of the Children's Aid Society of Toronto. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Christie Brinkley's Not Only Victim of Divorce Jul 14, 2008
Most compelling is their discussion of a 2005 study by : ``Amato reports that if the same share of children lived with their biological parents today as did in 1980, about 300,000 fewer children between the ages of 12 and 18 would repeat a grade, 485,000 fewer would be suspended from school, 250,000 fewer would need psychotherapy, 210,000 fewer would be involved in violence, and 30,000 fewer would attempt suicide every year. . (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Anchor House's latest venture to offer a safe haven for teens Jul 13, 2008
Stills, who never knew his biological parents, began using drugs and eventually got into trouble with the law. "It's easy to get into trouble," he says, "but hard to get out of it.". (NJ.com -- Times)
Couples-education conference fights divorce Jul 13, 2008
Most experts agree that children do best when raised by their two biological parents. Many believe that cohabitation - which has risen 1,000 percent since 1960, according to the 2005 U.S. Census - lessens the chances for a happy, lifelong relationship and contributes to unstable families. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Sperm Donor Fights for His Rights as a Father in U.S. Supreme Court Jul 8, 2008
In a similar case in Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that the verbal agreement between the sperm donor and the mother was "valid on its face" and that 'Biological parents cannot waive the interests of a child -- a third party -- who has an independent "right" to support from each one of them. The Court ordered the sperm donor to pay over $1500 a month in child support, even though he was not named as the father on the birth certificate of the children. (PR Newswire)
Foster children group gets $750,000 Jul 2, 2008
The women are also involved in the , which identified the need to provide foster children a safe and nurturing atmosphere to meet with their biological parents during supervised visits. Reader Comments. (Orlando Business Journal)
Childless couples denied as anonymity loss Jun 27, 2008
The law, which took effect on April 1, 2005, gives donor-conceived children the right to trace their biological parents when they reach 18. The Government said that children s rights to discover their genetic origins outweighed donors right to privacy. (Times Online)
Surrogate mothers: Outsourcing pregnancy in India Jun 26, 2008
When Surekha gives birth to this child in India, the newborn will be immediately be handed over to its biological parents, Non Resident Indians (NRIs) who live in Canada and who have been unable to bear a child on their own ... The biological parents, who would have possibly tried and tested all other alternatives before going in for this, would get a child and the surrogate mother, who would agree for something like this only because she is in need on money, would get her needs fulfilled. (Merinews)
Adoptions canhelp bring end tofoster care cycle Jun 24, 2008
He was removed as a young child from his biological parents for "mostly drug issues," he said ... The boys didn't mind talking about being in foster care and their life before with their biological parents, she said ... But she said they do have more scars than a younger child because they remember more of the abuse that led to them being removed from their biological parents. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Couple now family with adoption of 11-year-old Jun 24, 2008
He said his biological parents were involved with drugs. He has two older brothers in another state and was in two other homes before meeting the Browns. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Officials: High school girls made pact to get pregnant Jun 21, 2008
These girls are putting a terrible, despondent cycle into motion, and the babies deserve better than that, biological parents or not. " jipsi wrote on Jun 20, 2008 11:55 PM:" To those who throw up the old "women had babies when they were 15, 16" way back when. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Steve Jobs: Life after the Whipple Jun 15, 2008
Fyi Jobs was born to his biological parents, Joanne Carole Schieble and Abdulfattah Jandali a graduate student from Syria who became a political science professor. Does anyone really know what happened to his father or mother. (CNNMoney.com)
When Father's Day is a double celebration Jun 14, 2008
The boys, taken from substance-abusing and incarcerated biological parents, faced long odds against growing up together. Given their treatment by the birth parents, there were far more questions than answers about physical and emotional issues that might arise for them down the road. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Norway allows gay weddings Jun 13, 2008
Children conceived with artificial insemination risk not knowing their biological parents, which would violate the UN Childrens Convention, critics said. More Europe. (India Times, India)
Invitro Fertilisation Mistakes Jun 11, 2008
She gave birth to a baby boy and the biological parents sued for custody of the child. Pending an outcome to the case, the biological father was granted visitation rights. (Suite101.com)
Couples dubbed 'Party A, Party B' Jun 11, 2008
jay dubb wrote on Jun 10, 2008 5:04 PM:" girard74 - I am certainly not trying to silence anyone. I have no strong opinion either way on this issue. I am just making a simple point - if one takes a look at the current structure of the typical "American Family", a solid union between a man and a woman ends in divorce 56% of the time. 53% of American children grow up with BOTH biological parents in the household - The lowest figure in the western world.I just do not understand why so many people... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Finding family - Ronan woman's long quest for biological parents yields surprising results Jun 3, 2008
Missoulian: Finding family - Ronan woman's long quest for biological parents yields surprising results ... Finding family - Ronan woman's long quest for biological parents yields surprising resultsBy VINCE DEVLIN of the Missoulian ... RONAN Dixie Tibbetts was a teenager when she started searching for her biological parents. (Missoulian, MT)
A girl's life Jun 1, 2008
His biological parents handed him over to Gregory shortly after he was born, he said, and the idea that he wasn't wanted deeply cut him as a boy. "To this day," Ray said, "it hurts.". (Boston Globe)
Officials: More families needed to provide children with foster homes Jun 1, 2008
Although the agency tries to keep children close to their biological parents, often times it is difficult with less people willing to foster in the county ... Placing children with families in Somerset can often be less expensive and potentially easier for a child who still sees their biological parents, Deist said. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Mutations For 10 Percent Of Schizophrenia Found Jun 1, 2008
Researchers describe specific genetic mutations present in individuals who have schizophrenia, but not present in their biological parents who do not have the disease ... Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center scanned the genome of 1,077 people which included 152 individuals with schizophrenia, 159 individuals without schizophrenia, and both of their biological parents for copy number mutations ... A. Genetic mutations that result in fewer than two (middle offspring) or more than two... (Science Daily)
Families sought for autism study (20) May 31, 2008
Both biological parents must be willing to participate and give blood samples along with their child. In addition, if there are siblings over age 4, one would be asked to give blood. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
You have to have a caring heart for these children’ May 31, 2008
Some of the 15 foster kids the Heals have taken in were reunited with biological parents, which is their main goal to work with them and the child to reunite them. That s a key role of reunification. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Roy feels the love in Caribbean May 30, 2008
Symonds, whose biological parents were of Caribbean descent, has emerged as a crowd favourite on his visits to the West Indies. The sentiment is mutual. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Exposing Failed Radical Theories and Policies May 29, 2008
In the first session, a presenter summarized research findings that show overwhelmingly the numerous protective benefits to children who grow up in a home with married biological parents. Several participants immediately challenged the findings. (Townhall.com)
The wisdom of Solomon May 29, 2008
Should not biological parents have a human right to their own child ... But what if the biological parents are fit and caring ... If a person were to abduct a child from its biological parents, should a court after a few years conclude that because the child has adjusted to life with its kidnapper, the biological parents have lost all rights to their own child. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Texas fights return of children to sect May 24, 2008
Otherwise, they said, Texas would be forced within days to return more than 120 boys and girls to sect members who have not proved that they are the biological parents ... They also noted that few adults stepped forward to take DNA tests to prove they were the biological parents, leaving "the vast majority" of the children in legal limbo as Texas tries to determine their future. (Boston Globe)
Less Perfect Unions May 24, 2008
It s clear that at least one of the little girl s biological parents has either given her up or died ... Reproductive technology, like adoption, without doubt can produce children who are loved by their new parents in homes as stable as those of any biological parents. (The American Conservative)
• Texas asks state justices to overturn polygamy sect ruling May 24, 2008
Otherwise, they said, Texas would be forced within days to return more than 120 boys and girls to sect members who have not proved they are the biological parents. Officials acknowledged that if the appellate ruling were not thrown out, the state may have to return all the children to the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, a group that broke away from the mainstream Mormon Church after it banned polygamy in 1890. (Q13.com, WA)
Couple arrested in abandoned baby case May 23, 2008
"It was not just one piece of evidence ... that leads us to them being the biological parents," he said. "We had interviewed them previously ... We've spoken to them at length.". (Canada.com)
Abandoned baby's parents have 3 other children May 23, 2008
TORONTO The disturbing tale of a baby girl found abandoned in a freezing north Toronto stairwell four months ago took a further grim twist yesterday as police announced the arrest of her biological parents on multiple charges of child neglect and assault. Both aged 30 and unemployed, the pair were married about six years ago and had moved to Kitchener last month, Detective Keith Moxley told a news conference. (Globe and Mail)
• Texas had no right to seize sect children, appellate court says May 23, 2008
Texas officials invited FLDS members to take DNA tests to prove they were the biological parents of some of the children, but few men showed up for the tests. The results have not been revealed. (Q13.com, WA)
Foster parent hopes to make difference in the lives of her foster children May 16, 2008
The biological parents are required to take parenting classes, anger management classes, and go to Sequoyah County Drug Court if needed. Once the biological parents have completed the required programs, they begin a visitation program that usually starts with a one-hour supervised visit at DHS. If that goes well, the visits may be extended to overnight, and then to weekend visits. (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)
What the Gay Marriage Ruling Won't Do May 16, 2008
If gays are allowed to marry, it will send a message to straight people not only that having children isn't important, but that it doesn't really matter whether kids are raised by their biological parents. The court's response: "Although we appreciate the genuine concern for the well-being of children underlying that position, we conclude this claim lacks merit... Our recognition that the core substantive rights encompassed by the constitutional right to marry apply to same-sex as well as... (TIME)
Adoption and Fostering of Children Residing in Quebec May 15, 2008
The guide, available on line and advertised throughout Quebec's youth centres, includes a historical overview; definitions; information about the children, their biological parents and about youth protection, legal information and explanations of the adoption and fostering processes, as well as interviews with gay and lesbian parents who have adopted and/or fostered children. About the community organizations involved in this project: Founded in 1998, the Lesbian Mothers Association of Quebec... (Canada Newswire)
19 comments May 15, 2008
("Texas Youth Commission scandal "Attorney General Gonzales among officials who allegedly ignored abuse of minor boys" ) Detained minor boys were sexually assaulted by administrators? -- Maybe they like it! James, NCMay 14, 2008 @ 10:11 AMThe offical state religion of Texas (Atheism) is a jealous religion, and it will have no other Gods before it. Carl Branstetter, Largo, FLMay 14, 2008 @ 10:41 AMHave any of the outraged citizens who are so offended by the outrageous abuse of power as... (Human Events Online)
Three Cheers: Making memories May 12, 2008
That's why all should be either placed back with their biological parents or adopted sooner rather than later. Maybe this award will focus some attention on the foster care problem and inspire more people to consider adopting a child. (Florida Times-Union)
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The number one goal of OCS is to return the children to their biological parents, Walker said ... They keep everyone involved with the children informed so the foster parents and the biological parents and family are aware of what is happening so that any changes are known well in advance ... If there is an adoption by the foster parents, the process is very slow and involves preparation tasks for the adoptive parents and the biological parents so the transition can be the best for the child. (Sulphur Southwest Daily News, LA)
Mother's Day 2008 • A mother's legacy: Adoption May 11, 2008
She met her biological parents when she was in her 20s, but she feels that the people who reared her are her parents. She might not have gone through the backaches of carrying Rilan through pregnancy, but her back hurts from picking him up so frequently. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Gotcha! Despite setbacks, determined Scranton couple starts a family by welcoming son from Russia, completes home with ‘miracle’ baby May 11, 2008
Certainly, Kyle has it much better here, yet Mr. Rusinko can t help but feel bad that he ll never know his biological parents. Still, he and Mrs. Rusinko have been upfront with Kyle about his past, because, as Mrs. Rusinko explained, he d only end up hearing it from someone else. (Scranton Times, PA)
Mother's Day: It's not all about the biomom May 8, 2008
The stepkids did not choose for their biological parents to divorce. And they didn't choose you as the person their father would fall in love with. (Globe and Mail)
Have you seen these kids? May 8, 2008
These three children were taken by their non-custodial biological parents, Charles Agosto and Julia Anne Payne, at about 1 a.m. on May 3 from a Lebanon home at 800 Harrison St. Police are asking anyone with any information to call the police department at 451-1751. The children, from left to right, are Izaya Agosto Payne, 4, Saije Payne, 9, and Isacc Agosto Payne, 2. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Study: kids losing parent suddenly may suffer doubly May 6, 2008
They compared the bereaved families to 99 similar families with two living biological parents. Brent said his team did not study the children of parents who died but did not die suddenly. (Xinhuanet, China)
Police search for children kidnapped by non-custodial parents May 4, 2008
Agosto and Payne are the children s biological parents but do not have custody of them. They were taken out of their home by DHS and placed with the family member. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Radio star Ralphie Marino's 'little angel workshop' May 3, 2008
Biological parents of babies are often awake all night with crying infants, but they are part of the parents. Even with parents who adopt a child, there's a sense of permanency and long-term care. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Adoptive mom: Proposed cuts serious threat to foster kids Apr 23, 2008
But, in addition to being taken from their biological parents, each of the youngsters suffers from psychological or physical problems, which require special medical care and that is incredibly expensive, she said. Clime said her current subsidy is adequate for her children; her concern is what will happen to the children still in the system. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Polygamy Moms Ask to Stay With Babies Apr 22, 2008
Judge Barbara Walther called a motion for a temporary restraining order to prevent the mothers from being separated from their children "premature." Lawyers for several mothers had sought the order to keep the mothers and infant children together while the state goes through the difficult process of finding the biological parents of each child. Those logistical problems involved in sorting out the massive case were highlighted once again Monday, as the state Child Protective Services said it had... (ABC News)
Judge: Polygamist sect's children stay in state care Apr 19, 2008
Judge Barbara Walther also ordered court DNA testing for all 416 children who lived at the YFZ (Yearning For Zion) Ranch in Eldorado to determine their biological parents. The compound is run by the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- a Mormon offshoot that practices polygamy. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Babies swapped in hospital, no takers for the girl child Apr 19, 2008
The result would be submitted in a report to a court and the babies handed over to their biological parents in the presence of a judge and policemen. The two babies at the RSRM hospital. (Newindpress)
416 children removed by state authorities Apr 16, 2008
Lawyers will first need to determine who the biological parents of the children are -- a daunting task in cases involving a polygamist sect, Vick says, that will involve more than interviewing the children and adults who live at the compound. "They won't know because the kids don't know, because they are raised communally," says Toby Goodman, a family lawyer and partner in Arlington's Goodman. (Law.com Newswire)
Albany couple fighting to adopt distant relative (21) Apr 16, 2008
The boy s biological parents no longer have parental rights. His great-grandparents, Harold and Verna Boggs, are Rachael Park s aunt and uncle, making the boy a distant relative. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
'NOW WE HAVE TECHNOLOGY THAT CAN MAKE CLONED CHILD'... Apr 14, 2008
Technically, such a child would have three biological parents. Human chimeras occur naturally when two embryos fuse in the womb and such people are often normal and healthy. (The Drudge Report)
New class divisions in altared states Apr 10, 2008
The analysis of a longitudinal study of almost 30,000 American high school students showed that children who lived with two biological parents (that is, almost always married) were twice as likely to attend an elite university. "Why do educated women marry before they have children?" asks Hymowitz. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Cops: Sect Used Temple for Sex Apr 10, 2008
Authorities were trying to determine the identities and parentage of many of the children; some were unwilling or unable to provide the names of their biological parents or identified multiple mothers. 00004000. (Fox News)
Sect's lawyers challenge ranch search Apr 10, 2008
Authorities were trying to determine the identities and parentage of many of the children; some were unwilling or unable to provide the names of their biological parents or identified multiple mothers. Texas authorities say they have legal custody of the 416 children, all of those believed to have lived at the ranch, which is about 40 miles south of San Angelo and nearly 200 miles west of San Antonio. (CNN)
Polygamist church lawyer argues searching compound is like searching Vatican Apr 10, 2008
Authorities were trying to determine the identities and parentage of many of the children; some were unwilling or unable to provide the names of their biological parents or identified multiple mothers. The Texas investigation is the state s first of FLDS members, but prosecutors in Utah and Arizona have pursued several church members in recent years, including sect leader Warren Jeffs, who is serving two consecutive sentences of five years to life for being an accomplice to the rape of a... (KHOU.com, TX)
Documents says sect girls married at puberty Apr 10, 2008
Investigators said some of the children were unwilling or unable to provide the names of their biological parents or identified multiple mothers. The boys were groomed to be ready to marry underage girls upon adulthood and engage in sexual activity, "resulting in them becoming sexual perpetrators," the affidavit said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Pregnant teenagers found in raid on polygamist compound Apr 10, 2008
"A number of the children interviewed were unable or unwilling to provide the names of their biological parents or identified multiple mothers," Ms McFadden said, adding that adults also could not state the full names of many children. The same few surnames - Jeffs and Jessop - came up repeatedly in the court documents. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Polygamist compound was rife with sex abuse, officials allege Apr 9, 2008
Investigators said some of the children were unwilling or unable to provide the names of their biological parents or identified multiple mothers. Former members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints predicted an uneasy adjustment to foster care. (Boston Globe)
Sect Accused Of Child Abuse And Torture Apr 9, 2008
A number of the children were "unable or unwilling to provide the names of their biological parents or identified multiple mothers". Latest comments on this story. (Sky News)
Inside the world of the polygamist cult Apr 9, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. April 9, 2008 - 9:49AM. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Cries For Help Spurred Texas Church Raid Apr 9, 2008
Child protective services say in some of the interviews that children were "unable or unwilling to provide the 00004000 names of their biological parents or identified multiple mothers," reports Sreenivasan ... Authorities were trying to determine the identities and parentage of many of the children; some were unwilling or unable to provide the names of their biological parents or identified multiple mothers. (CBS News -- US)
