Author Archives: Leslie

Message from the U.S. Embassy Moscow Adoptions Unit

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Leslie

We recognize that many prospective adoptive parents are concerned about the recent news reports citing a potential hold on adoptions of Russian children by American families. Please be advised that U.S. Embassy processing of I-600 Orphan Petitions and U.S. Immigrant … Continue reading →

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Adoption Notice

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Leslie

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Bureau of Consular Affairs Office of Children’s Issues April 16, 2010 The Department of State has received no information to confirm a suspension of adoptions from Russia to the United States.  Our Embassy in Moscow and … Continue reading →

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No suspension of adoptions from Russia

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Leslie

State Dept: No suspension of adoptions from Russia (AP) – 1 day ago NEW YORK — The U.S. State Department says there has been no suspension of adoptions of Russian children by Americans. Reports of a suspension circulated Thursday based … Continue reading →

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Russian Adoption Updates

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Leslie

Russia, April 15, 20010: During a press conference today, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Andrei Nesterenko stated that intercountry adoptions with the United States have been suspended until a bilateral agreement with the United States is signed. At this time, the … Continue reading →

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Russia Eyes U.S. Adoption Freeze After Boy Sent Back

Posted on April 10, 2010 by Leslie

By REUTERS Published: April 9, 2010 MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia said on Friday it planned to suspend adoptions of its children by U.S. citizens after an American woman sent her adopted son back to Moscow on a plane with a … Continue reading →

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The Children of Haiti Need Our Help

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Leslie

On January 12 in the course of only 30 seconds, thousands of children joined the hundreds of thousands Haitian children already living without a permanent and safe family.  These children became part of a global crisis – an estimated 30 … Continue reading →

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Haiti: News from JCICS

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Leslie

The tragedy for children in Haiti continues.  Please help us help them. Children are facing dehydration, airborne disease, trauma and victimization.  Many are without their parents, a place to live or even someone to give them comfort.  And for those … Continue reading →

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South Korea

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Leslie

Overview: Overview South Korea has had an adoption program for over 50 years. There are rumors that the program may close within the next 5 years, but those are just rumors at this time. The reason for this rumor is … Continue reading →

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Find My Family: Sensationalized Adoption Series

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Leslie

Find My Family ABC airs sensationalized adoption series November 13,2009 / Martha Osborne   In the most exploitive and disparaging-of-adoption media effort yet, ABC will air a sneak peak’ of their new series Find My Family on Monday, November 23rd. … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Post Adoption Reports

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Leslie

Russia Bans Adoption Agencies That Are Not Compliant   Naturally, parents that are in the international adoption process are focused on one thing, bringing their child home.  However, it is important to remember that the international adoption process does not … Continue reading →

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