How to Be an Adoption Advocate

Road-Tested Tips for Families

By Katherine Mikkelson

from Adoptive Families Magazine, July/August 2003

“As an attorney, I used to advocate for my clients. But when I left work at the end of the day, my cases and my lawyering skills stayed at the office. A few years ago, however—about the time Zack, my oldest, entered preschool—I noticed that my professional skills had crossed over into my dealings with friends, neighbors, and others in the community. I was becoming an adoption advocate. You don’t have to be an adoption professional to take on this role. Every time you educate or enlighten someone, you are advocating adoption.” – From the Article – Click below to read more!

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