For the first post, each group will learn some information about each person’s family of origin. This should aid each group in beginning to imagine their respective adoptee. While some of the information may at first appear to be unrelated to our subject of study, life-span issues for individuals with disabilities, fear not. It will all make sense as we move through the semester. 

Yuting Yoo – Week One

In a small orphanage somewhere in Guangdong province, a new mother begins to give birth. She plans to name her daughter Yuting – after her grandmother – and then she will give her away. She has heard that this orphanage is able to get many of the babies adopted by Europeans or Americans. 

What are the conditions like in adoption centers in other countries? Russia and China come to mind as case studies.  

What are the procedures for adopting internationally? What conditions must be met? What are the costs involved?