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Adoption Alert: Russia
Please see the below alert from the Dept of State, Office of Children’s Issues regarding intercountry adoptions from Russia. Please note that it requests prospective adoptive parents adopting from Russia to send their information to the Dept of State. It … Continue reading
Potential Russian Ban of Intercountry Adoption to the United States
Russian Parliament Proposes Ban in Retaliation for the Magnitsky Act As of December 19, 2012, legislation was brought before the Russian Parliament to ban intercountry adoptions from the United States. This amendment to the Dima Yakovlev List was proposed as … Continue reading
CBS to air 14th Annual “A Home for the Holidays”
On Wednesday, December 19th, CBS will air the 14th annual “A Home for the Holidays.” This powerful special shares stories of foster care adoption and features performances from some of America’s top musical talent. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption … Continue reading
Department of State announces Agreement between U.S. and Russia regarding Cooperation in adoption of children will enter into force on November 1, 2012
Department of State (DOS) announced today that the Agreement between the United States of America and the Russian Federation Regarding Cooperation in Adoption of Children will enter into force on Nov. 1, 2012. Both U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) … Continue reading
Most Vulnerable Casualty of DC Tax Battle May Be Orphans, Foster Kids
Amid talk of the “fiscal cliff” and how much wealthier Americans should pay the government, not much attention has been paid to the most vulnerable class of tax code casualties: orphans and foster kids desperately hoping to be placed in … Continue reading
The National Action Plan on Children In Adversity
The National Action Plan on Children in Adversity (NAP) seeks to ensure that all children grow up within protective family care and free from violence, deprivation or danger. As supporters of the NAP, Joint Council, along with 92 other signees, called … Continue reading
Save the Adoption Tax Credit
Adoption Tax Credit Working Group- Save the Adoption Tax Credit Save The Adoption Tax Credit is one of the most urgent and important initiatives Joint Council will make in 2012. We are actively participating in a number of initiatives designed … Continue reading
Notice: Adoptions from South Africa to Begin With Approval of U.S. Adoption Service Providers
Notice: Adoptions from South Africa to Begin With Approval of U.S. Adoption Service Providers On June 6, 2012, the Department of State’s Special Advisor for Children’s Issues, Susan Jacobs, and U.S. Consulate General Johannesburg officials met with the South … Continue reading
Guatemala: President to speed up 350 US adoptions
From Politico: Guatemala’s president says he’s willing to speed up 350 adoptions by U.S. couples that were in process before his Central American nation suspended adoptions by foreigners in 2007 following allegations of fraud and baby theft. President Otto Perez … Continue reading
Romania: USDOS Adoption Notice – New Adoption Law in Effect
From the US Department of State: April 10, 2012 The Romanian Office for Adoptions announced that its new adoption law went into effect on April 7, 2012. The new law allows for intercountry adoptions of Romanian children by relatives of the … Continue reading
Adoption Notice: Romania
Adoption Notice: Romania New Adoption Law in Effect April 11, 2012 The Romanian Office for Adoptions announced that its new adoption law went into effect on April 7, 2012. The new law allows for intercountry adoptions of Romanian children by … Continue reading
Kazakhstan: USDOS Adoption Notice – Approval of New Hague Convention Adoption Process
From the US Department of State: April 5, 2012 The Ministry of Education and Science, the Central Authority of Kazakhstan, has confirmed that the governmental decree approving its new policies to process intercountry adoptions and accredit adoption agencies in Kazakhstan … Continue reading
Korean Ministry of Health & Welfare’s Special Act on Adoption to come into force August 2012
March 31, 2012 From the Korean Ministry of Health & Welfare: Subject: The careful deliberation before child adoption and family court permit system is being introduced. Adopted child will be given the status of foster child equal to biological child so … Continue reading
Adoption Alert: Government of Laos Announces Suspension of Intercountry Adoption
March 30, 2012 The Office of the Government of Laos announced on February 20, 2012, that the authorization to allow foreigners to adopt Lao children is suspended until appropriate regulations and procedures are established on intercountry adoption. Updated information will be … Continue reading
Joint Council Position Openings!
Joint Council is pleased to announce three exciting position openings for the 2012 year! This is a great opportunity for individuals, college students, or graduate students to gain hands on experience in the field of children’s welfare. In the past, … Continue reading
Adoption Notice: Cambodia
The Office of Children’s Issues wishes to provide a further update for U.S. citizens interested in intercountry adoptions with Cambodia. The Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation recently announced to all embassies with diplomatic and consular missions in … Continue reading
Russia: Putin Urges Limiting Foreign Adoption of Russian Kids
March 9, 2012 From RIA Novosti: The adoption of Russian children by foreign families should become a “rare exception,” prime minister and president-elect Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday. “We should try to ensure that most [Russian] children find their families here … Continue reading
India: USDOS Adoption Notice – CARA Lifts Temporary Suspension of Acceptance of New Dossiers
March 9, 2012 From the US Department of State: March 7, 2012 This is an update to our notice dated October 5, 2011 announcing a temporary suspension on the acceptance of new intercountry adoption cases in India. CARA has informed … Continue reading
Adverse Action taken by Council on Accreditation towards Huminska’s Anioly, Inc.
March 8, 2012 From the US Department of State: On March 2, 2012, the Council on Accreditation (COA) made the decision to temporarily suspend Huminska’s Anioly, Inc. for failing to maintain substantial compliance with the Hague accreditation standards. Huminska’s Anioly, Inc. … Continue reading
Democratic Republic of Congo: USDOS Adoption Notice – Release of Adopted Children from Orphanages
March 8, 2012 From the US Department of State: Democratic Republic of Congo March 5, 2012 Notice: Release of Adopted Children from Orphanages Prospective adoptive parents considering adopting in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) should be aware that … Continue reading
Russia: USDOS Adoption Notice – Processing Time for Adoptions Increased
February 22, 2012 From the US Department of State: Russia February 21, 2012 Notice: Processing Time for Adoptions Increased On January 1, 2012, the Russian Family Code was amended so that presiding judges will announce decisions in cases, including … Continue reading
Reinstatement of U.S. Adoption Agency by IHNFA
February 22, 2012 The U.S. Embassy in Honduras informs citizens that the Instituto Hondureño de la Niñez y la Familia (IHNFA ) recently reinstated U.S. adoption agency Gladney Center for Adoption, per IHNFA’s resolution SG-009-2012. This message updates the prior … Continue reading
USCIS Unable to Resume Processing Adoptions from Vietnam
February 8, 2012 From USCIS: Released Feb. 2, 2011 Intercountry Adoptions Under the Hague Adoption Convention WASHINGTON – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced it cannot approve a Form I-800, Petition to Classify Convention Adoptee as an Immediate … Continue reading
Families bring Vietnamese orphans home following three year fight
January 9, 2012 From Fox 59 (Indiana): A time of celebration, tears of joy, and indescribable emotion. Wednesday, two central Indiana families got their miracle, years in the making. Three years ago, three Indiana couples thought they were months away … Continue reading
Comprehensive Health Evaluation of the Newly Adopted Child
From the American Academy of Pediatrics Clinical Report Veronnie F. Jones, MD, PhD, MSPH and COMMITTEE ON EARLY CHILDHOOD, ADOPTION, AND DEPENDENT CARE Pamela C. High, MD Elaine Donoghue, MD Jill J. Fussell, MD Mary Margaret Gleason, MD Paula K. Jaudes, … Continue reading
Ethiopia: US Department of State Adoption Notice – Procedure for Processing Adoption Cases
November 22, 2011 From the US Department of State: Ethiopia November 16, 2011 Notice: Procedure for Processing Adoption Cases This notice provides supplemental information to the adoption notice of October 7, 2011, adding additional details on the process applicable to orphan … Continue reading
Ethiopia: US Department of State Adoption Notice – Procedure for Processing Adoption Cases – November 16, 2011
November 22, 2011 From the US Department of State: Ethiopia November 16, 2011 Notice: Procedure for Processing Adoption Cases This notice provides supplemental information to the adoption notice of October 7, 2011, adding additional details on the process applicable to orphan … Continue reading
