The options of single mothers can appear limited and often they find themselves in poverty due to a seeming lack of choices. One writer particularly sees this problem crop up for black women who are forced to raise children without the assistance of a father.
Aftermath of child custody matter heard at high court continues
The child custody matter that made its way to the U.S. Supreme Court still seems a long way from being resolved. The case pits the rights of the biological father of a four-year-old girl, who happens to be a Cherokee Indian, and the rights of a couple who adopted the young girl after the mother gave the child up.
Mediation and divorce issues involving children
Though Louisiana parents are concerned about the potential harm of a divorce upon their children, not all parents understand that their own actions can contribute to this problem. Even well-intentioned parents can get caught up in all of the separate issues without keeping the child's needs foremost in their minds.
Louisiana CEO speaks of adoption of his two children
One prominent Louisiana CEO and his wife have revealed that two of their children were adopted. This couple's story is now being publicized in hopes of bringing more attention upon the 4,500 children in Louisiana hoping for a family to take them in. The CEO has teamed up with legislators, members of the clergy and an organization called Louisiana Family Forum to hold a number of symposiums concerning the adoption of children.
