In celebration of adoption, the Adoption Option Council of Minnesota* (AOCM) is creating an online, living scrapbook that will capture those life-changing stories of love that define adoption in our state. This special project will help all Minnesotans better understand adoption as an act of love.
The “Minnesota Loves Adoption” scrapbook will open on Mother’s Day 2011 and will be recognized in many ways throughout the year. Please help AOCM celebrate adoption by encouraging people to share their adoption love stories. Specifically, the scrapbook stories will:
Capture adoption journeys -- in stories, letters, poems and photos -- of Minnesotans.
Celebrate domestic adoption stories (children born in the United States).
Share stories of birth families, grandparents, adopted persons, adoptive families, friends and supporters.
Reflect on how adoption has had a positive impact on the lives of individuals, families and communities. To submit a story, please keep in mind:
Each adoption story is unique and emotionally powerful, including joy, pain, delight and grief. Please share your story honestly, in your own words, keeping a focus on the loving outcomes and the positive impression you want to share with others who may consider adoption in the future.
Keep your story to about 300 words long and include photos and/or a short video clip. Only your first name will be used unless otherwise requested.
Submit your information to jenny@aoci.org. It will be reviewed and formatted to fit the scrapbook.
You will be asked to sign a consent form, giving AOCM permission to share your story.
*Formerly known as the Adoption Option Committee Inc.
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