Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2914: Charles Loring Brace
Posted on · Episode: 2914 Charles Loring Brace and the Orphan Trains Movement. Today, for the love of children.
Tag: adoption
I SEE U
I SEE U, Episode 85: The Fresh Prince of Foster Care with Actor Jimmy Akingbola
Posted on · Born in London to Nigerian immigrants, British actor Jimmy Akingbola shares his personal narrative as a child in foster care—an experience that inspired his character’s storyline in the hit Peacock series, BEL-AIR.
Town Square
Understanding Adoption
Posted on · Adopting a child can be very rewarding but it can also be a very long and complicated process for many potential parents. Here’s what you should know before you decide if it’s right for you.
I SEE U
I SEE U, Episode 38: Seeking Vision Despite Division
Posted on · Principal tubist of the New Mexico Philharmonic and the Santa Fe Symphony, Richard Antoine White, shares his remarkable story of how his imagination saved his life
Texas
Texas adoptees lose access to their original birth records. Getting them back is a challenge
Posted on · Texas born adoptees can’t access their original birth certificates until they’re 18. Even then, they have to already know the names of both of their birth parents. Otherwise, the adoptee will have to petition the court.
Houston Matters
Dealing with the trauma of the Astroworld tragedy (Nov. 10, 2021)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: A psychologist offers context and advice on dealing with trauma after events like the tragedy at the Astroworld music festival.
Houston Matters
Rescued Horses Have A ‘Desire To Get Along With People’
Posted on · We learn about the Houston SPCA horse rescue and adoption program.
News
Caregiver Of Indian Girl Found Dead In Texas Wants Answers
Posted on · The girl, then named Saraswati, after the Hindu goddess of wisdom, was a happy, cheerful child who made everyone smile at the orphanage.
Houston Matters
Swabbed and Found: An Adopted Man’s DNA Journey to Discover His Family Tree
Posted on · In his new book, Houston meteorologist Frank Billingsley tells the story of using DNA to track down his birth parents.
News
Texas Adoption Agencies Could Ban Jews, Gays, Muslims
Posted on · Five other states have passed similar laws, but opponents say it is simply discrimination with tax dollars
Houston Matters
What Leads Adopted Kids to Seek Out Their Birth Parents?
Posted on · According to the State Department of Family and Protective Services, more than 1,300 children in Harris County were waiting to be adopted last year. Many such children will likely come to a point in their lives when they consider searching for their birth parents. Some adoptees simply want to learn more about their medical history; […]
Full Show
Adopted Children & Birth Parents, and a Stephen Schwartz Revue: Houston Matters for Friday, August 1, 2014
Posted on · According to the State Department of Family and Protective Services, more than 13 hundred children in Harris County were waiting to be adopted last year. Many such children will likely come to a point in their lives when they consider searching for their birth parents. Some adoptees simply want to learn more about their medical […]
Houston Matters
The Challenges Grandparents Face Raising Their Grandchildren
Posted on · We talk about another sort of non-traditional family in which grandparents raise their grandchildren. This can bring with it some unique challenges. We talk it over with a grandparent in Houston who raised her grandkids, and founded the website raisingyourgrandchildren.com.
Houston Matters
Around 1,500 Kids in Houston Still Waiting to Be Adopted
Posted on · According to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, more than five thousand Texas children in their care were adopted last year. That's a 6.5 percent increase in adoptions from the previous year. Still, in Greater Houston, more than 1,500 kids are waiting to be adopted. We examine the issues, challenges, and resources available […]
Full Show
Adoption, Grandparents Raising Grandkids, and Dealing with Grief: Houston Matters for Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Posted on · According to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, more than five thousand Texas children in their care were adopted last year. That's a 6.5 percent increase in adoptions from the previous year. Still, in Greater Houston, more than 1,500 kids are waiting to be adopted. On this edition of Houston Matters, we examine […]