Adopting an angel with Down syndrome
- Published on Friday, 10 February 2012 16:08
- Written by Christine Ramos
Bringing a baby with a disability into the family
Produced by: Christine Ramos
Meet five-month-old Jackson Keinick, who has Down syndrome.
Anne and Randy adopted him last year.
For some couples, the process of adopting can take years, but for the Keinicks, the process took six months.
Welcome Wagon program helps to ease move-in blues
- Published on Friday, 03 February 2012 20:43
- Written by JENICA FOSTER
Volunteers make retirement-community newcomers feel at home
Imagine that you are 90 years old, and you are about to enter your new home, at the senior retirement community Trinity Lodge. The sliding glass doors open and a wave of warm air caresses your cheeks. Six pairs of eyes flicker in your direction.
Closed adoption separates mother and child for over 20 years
- Published on Friday, 03 February 2012 18:42
- Written by Danielle Semrau
Former teen mom feels 'betrayed' by the system.
The year was 1979 and Sandra Hawryluk found herself in an unpleasantly tricky situation. She was 16 years old and pregnant. At the time, her options were limited and the decision as to what to do with her baby was made quickly and with little discussion: she would put the baby up for adoption.
1 commentsTeen moms determined to pursue dreams and goals
- Published on Tuesday, 31 January 2012 19:07
- Written by DEJA LEONARD
Young mothers discuss their strategies to be successful
It was September and Briana Di Massimo was starting a new chapter in her life. She was in Grade 11 and had just celebrated her 17th birthday.
It was only weeks later that she found out she was pregnant.