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DOTTIE'S MAGIC POCKETS
www.DottiesMagicPockets.com
     Each Super-riffic, 25-minute episode of Dottie's Magic Pockets is filled with catchy songs, cute cartoons - like Princess the purplish-pink caterpillar and her two dads - and loveable puppets. Sweet and silly, Dottie is also a patient, devoted lesbian mom who enjoys leading her fabulous friends as they sing, dance, learn, and play. Kids love (and need!) this show!


JEANINE CASTAGNA, ATTORNEY AT LAW
www.jcadoptionlaw.com

     Jeanine Castagna is an attorney with ten years of experience in the adoption field. Her practice is devoted exclusively to adoption. Ms. Castagna regularly represents lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender clients. Though it is a legal proceeding, adoption is emotionally charged. Ms. Castagna understands and is sensitive to the emotions involved for both adoptive parents and birth parents. She is committed to providing compassionate and efficient legal services.
     Ms. Castagna is a member of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys, the Adoption Committee of the New York Bar Association, the American Fertility Association, RESOLVE, The National Infertility Network Exchange, DES Action and is also a founding member of the Tender Loving Care Foundation.
     Since Ms. Castagna only handles adoptions, she is intimately familiar with all New York adoption laws and the procedures necessary to ensure a successful, secure, and ethical adoption.



SMILES AND GRINS PHOTOGRAPHY
www.smilesandgrinsphotography.com/lifestyles
     Celebrate Family! with distinctive portrait art. Images you'll love today and cherish forever.

     Maternity, newborn, children, families, pets, multi-generational, and all of life's special moments.

     ALWAYS A 10% DISCOUNT TO THE LGBT COMMUNITY



ADOPTIVE FAMILIES MAGAZINE

www.adoptivefamilies.com

     For more than thirty years, in print and online, Adoptive Families has served as the leading source of trusted parenting information for families before and after adoption. Each issue contains a well-written collection of personal, how-to, service, and expert articles selected for their appeal and universality for all adoptive families. Adoptive Families readers relish the authentic, personal tone of the magazine's writing, a voice at once joyous and thoughtful. They consider the magazine a support group in print, a place where their families are understood and valued. Whatever their paths to adoption—domestic or international, infant or older child—AF readers share common experiences and concerns that make them a uniquely engaged community of readers.
     Subjects of primary interest to Adoptive Families readers include: practical tips for raising children, first-person stories from fellow parents, adoption news and trends, advice from adoption and medical experts, articles on how to talk to children about adoption.



AGENCY FOR SURROGACY SOLUTIONS, INC.
www.agency4solutions.com

     Agency for Surrogacy Solutions, Inc is recognized worldwide for our passion, knowledge and expertise in the field of infertility and surrogacy. We are there for you throughout the entire journey from the first phone call through the birth of your baby. We are dedicated to helping make your dream of a family come true with the least amount of stress possible. A large portion of our satisfied clientele includes some singles and same sex couples.

MELISSA B. BRISMAN, ESQ., LLC

www.reproductivelawyer.com

      We have and find gestational carrier for our clients. Our law firm specializes in all aspects of reproductive law including but not limited to gestational surrogacy, embryo, ovum and sperm donation, co-parent and second parent adoptions, and pre-birth parentage orders. Attorney Brisman has argued and won many landmark cases involving same-sex couples. We also draft contracts and other documents for numerous types of reproductive arrangements. In addition, the firm locates gestational carriers, organizes the entire arrangement, and offers attorney trust account services and insurance appeals. Licensed to practice in NY, NJ, PA & MA our client base is international. Email: info@reproductivelawyer.com

THE NATIONAL ADOPTION AND SURROGACY CENTER
www.adoptionandsurrogacycenter.com

     The National Adoption and Surrogacy Center, LLC, is dedicated to helping you start or expand your family through adoption, surrogacy, and egg and sperm donation. We are based in Maryland and work with clients throughout the US and world. We also lecture and help educate the GLBT community on their family building options. Contact us for a free consultation! 301-340-7228.



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