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Lindsey’s Corner

In 2022, I began my Master of Social Work journey. That same year, within just six months, I supported two birth mothers—both diagnosed with terminal cancer—as they created adoption plans for their children. I sat with them as they wrestled with unimaginable questions: What will be my lasting wish for the future? How will my

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Domestic vs. International Adoption: Understanding the Differences and Choosing What’s Right for Your Family

Choosing to grow your family through adoption is a beautiful and meaningful step. Both domestic adoption and international adoption can lead to extraordinary relationships — they just look different in process and support. Made in Canada Open Adoption What Is Domestic Adoption? Domestic adoption involves adopting a child born in Canada. In Alberta, open adoption

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