Posts Tagged "adoption"

Ubuntu and the debate over child protection

by Robyn Wolfson Vorster Recent public comment days for the Children’s Amendment Bills brought a stark reminder that many sectors of government still believe that ubuntu is the panacea for all of our orphans’ ills. Ubuntu, by definition, is about our humanity to others. In the context of child protection, it is epitomised by community-based care and the principle...

The great adoption process power struggle

by Robyn Wolfson Vorster Since the advent of the Children’s Act in 2005, adopting a child in South Africa has become a bit like a Mission impossible adventure set in the Big Brother house: it is the ultimate ‘against the odds’ undertaking but also characterised by invasive scrutiny, and weeks and months that pass where absolutely nothing happens. Thanks...

Black, not like me. Questioning transracial adoption.

By Robyn Wolfson Vorster I saw a beautiful adoption picture this morning.  It was of a mom and dad, each kissing a cheek of a gorgeous baby. The caption read: “When God made her, he had us in mind.” It was compelling. I found myself looking at it for a long time, enjoying the words, and wondering if I should...

Merry Christmas: An adoption story

by Third Day This song has made me cry every Christmas for the last seven years (long before adoption ever became an option for us).  It is the very personal story of Brad and Mindi Avery’s agonising wait for the arrival of their adoptive daughter and their joy when they were finally able to bring her home. This song is...