In the News
January 26, 2012 - St. Louis Post Dispatch article about IVF
New form of in vitro fertilization stirs debate
Upcoming Adoption Seminar: The Lifecycle of Adoption
In this lecture, adoption expert David Brodzisky, PhD will be discussing how each developmental stage is influenced by the knowledge of having been adopted. Dr. Brodzinsky has written and lectured extensively in the fields of developmental and clinical psychology and is co-author of such well known books as The Psychology of Adoption, Being Adopted: The Lifelong Search for Self, and Children's Adjustment to Adoption: Developmental and Clinical Issues.
Date: Friday, March 9, 2012
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: AT&T Auditorium at The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
975 North Warson Road
St. Louis, MO 63132
Tickets: $15 per person
Purchase tickets here.
November 20, 2011: Adoption article featured on stltoday.com!
Check out this article, "Couple Built Their Family Through Adoption" from stltoday.com and stlmomsanddads.com. The story features a St. Louis couple who has supported IAS throughout their struggle to become parents.
November is National Adoption Month!
November is National Adoption Month, a time to raise awareness about the adoption of children and youth from foster care. On November 19, 2011, families, adoption advocates, policymakers, judges and volunteers will come together and celebrate adoption in communities large and small all across the nation. Read more here.
2011 Midwest Infertility Awareness conference announced
Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 12 from 2-6 p.m. for a FREE infertility information conference hosted by Midwest Infertility Awareness. For more information and to register, visit their website.
November 2011 REDBOOK issue features topic of infertility
REDBOOK's on a mission to end the shame and secrecy of infertility. Check out the article "The Invisible Pain of Infertility" in the November issue, and the online "The Truth About Trying" video campaign!
Tell HHS and Secretary Sebelius: Infertility Treatment is Essential and Pro-Family
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sebelius is tasked with determining the Essential Health Benefits that will be used in the new health insurance exchanges in each state. These newly determine Essential Health Benefits will take effect in January 2014. Sign the petition to support infertility treatments as essential and pro-family here.