Melodie Cook

Melodie Cook (originally from Canada), is an adoptive and foster mother currently living in Niigata, Japan. She is also a Professor at the University of Niigata Prefecture. After adopting her son in 2009, she created a Facebook page where adoptive and foster families can give and receive advice and support. The group is private, so please contact her to join: cookmelo@unii.ac.jp.

Articles By Melodie

The Ongoing Saga Of A Canadian Adoptive & Foster Mom In Japan

Forever Not Knowing What The Future Will Hold

January 26, 2017 | Families

The Long Road Toward Building a Home Together

Fostering In Japan Part III: The Effect On My Family

December 29, 2016 | Families

The Challenges During Our Early Stages Of Adaptation

Fostering In Japan Part II: Our Foster Daughter Moves In

December 22, 2016 | Families

How Our Son Met His Sister

Fostering In Japan Part I: Deciding To Expand The Family

December 15, 2016 | Families

Part III: The Adjustment

One Canadian Woman’s Journey To Adopting In Japan

November 10, 2016 | Families

Part II: How They Did It

One Canadian Woman’s Journey To Adopting In Japan

October 27, 2016 | Families

Part I: Deciding to Adopt

One Canadian Woman’s Journey To Adopting In Japan

October 20, 2016 | Families