Write an article based on this "Host office potlucks. Start a sports league. Consider hosting a charity event."
article: Buying your employees a meal (like a pizza party) from time to time can help boost morale. But hosting a potluck might be even more effective at fostering a sense of teamwork and cooperation. Each employee will participate and work together to feed the staff with their own specialty, which also works as a metaphor for inter-office cooperation.  Announce the potluck a week or two in advance so that your employees can buy and prepare whatever foods they'll need. Ask your employees where their culinary strengths lie, and encourage them to create their own healthy, delicious contributions. Team work is a vital part of office productivity. It's also a natural part of team sports, which explains why so many offices host after work sports leagues. Starting a softball or bowling league can give your employees a chance to work together as a team while also relaxing and enjoying some down time together.  Talk to other offices in your area and see if they'd be interested in joining a friendly recreational sports league. If other offices aren't interested, consider starting an intramural league that only involves your employees. Contact local venues (like ball parks and bowling alleys) to find out how to start a league, and ask about discounts available for larger teams. Another great way to have your employees bond while working towards a shared goal is a charity event. You can organize your own event, or sign up your employees to join in with an existing event.  If you're starting your own event, seek feedback from your team. Talk to your employees, and ask them to vote on an event to participate in, as well as a charity to benefit from that event. Have employees who are interested in participating raise money or collect donations. Don't make donations mandatory, but remind your employees how important it is to help out the charity they choose. You can join a walkathon, for example, or simply offer your employees the opportunity to volunteer with an existing charity.

Write an article based on this "Try out a gender-neutral nickname. Ask your parents. Choose a name that you love. Pick a name that suits your new identity."
article: This is an easy way to shape your identity without legally changing your name. Whether you identify as Alexander or Alexandra, you can call yourself Alex. Samuel and Samantha can be called Sam. Jordan can easily become Jordy or Jordi. If nothing else, this can be a solid interim step while you think about a more permanent name change. You could ask them what they would have named you if you were assigned your correct gender at birth. Or you could ask them what they would name you taking your personality and gender identity into account. You could run names you've been thinking of past your parents, they've known you the longest and will know if they fit you best. Don't feel the need to cater to any rules or norms, and remember that you don't need to keep things close to what they've been. If there is a name to which you have always been particularly drawn, choose that name. You don't have to choose a name that is similar to your birth name. If your birth name is "Martin" and you are transitioning to female, you do not have to choose "Martha" when you have always loved the name "Laura". If your birth name is "Cecilia", you do not have to choose "Cecil" if you've always liked the name "Ashton". If you are going through a sex change, you may feel empowered to explore parts of your personality that you were afraid to embrace before. Think about the identity that you intend to cultivate, and choose a name that fits with your vision for the new you. You may have connotations about certain names: tough, sweet, adventurous, etc. Pick a name that helps you become who you want to become. Name yourself after someone inspiring. If you grew up idolizing Marilyn Monroe, don't be afraid to change your name to Marilyn.

Write an article based on this "Attend pre-service orientation and training. Get your documents together. Turn in your application. Meet with your caseworker. Complete all background checks."
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State agencies, as well as a number of private agencies, typically have classes you must complete to learn about adoption and the needs of adoptive children.  If you're adopting through a state agency, you may have to qualify as both a foster parent and an adoptive parent – even if you're not planning on fostering a child. When adopting through a private agency, you may have to pay a fee to attend parenting classes. During the training sessions, you'll go through the adoption application. If you have any questions about the process or any of the items on the application, ask a staff member for clarification. You must provide thorough personal and financial information to adopt a child. You'll need to attach documentation to your application that supports the statements you made in the application itself.  You'll have to verify your employment and income, and the adoption agency may contact your employer. You also must provide identification that proves you meet the minimum age for adoptive parents in your state. Ask your employer, family members, or other colleagues or community members to write reference letters for you to support your application to adopt. Adoption agencies require you to submit an application, either in person or online, along with all required documents and letters of reference. Before you submit your application, double-check and make sure you have answered all questions honestly and completely. If you have any issues that you think might negatively impact the agency's decision, you might want to write a statement explaining the situation and how you've changed. For example, if you've ever been arrested or convicted of a crime, you want to address this up front on your application and discuss it openly. Once your application is accepted by the agency, you'll be assigned a caseworker who will be your point person throughout the adoption process. They will describe to you the next steps of the process. You need to maintain a good relationship with your caseworker. They are on your side, and want to help you adopt a child. They can answer any questions you have, as well as give you tips and advice. In most states, you must pass a criminal and employment background check before you will be finally approved to adopt. Typically you must request your criminal history from the FBI and the state law enforcement agencies of any states where you've lived.  You also must show that you've never been listed on any child abuse, domestic violence, or sex offender registries. If you have friends or family members who either live in your home or will be frequent visitors, they also may be required to submit criminal histories.