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Author Archives: Leslie
Lunar New Year- Spring Festival, Tet, Sol
Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival in China, Tet in Vietnam, and Sol in Korea, is the most important and the longest of all festivals in Asian communities around the world. The date … Continue reading
Keys To School Success
Leslie Zindulka, LCSW-R adoption Social Worker presents a workshop entitled Keys To School Success- from preschool through high school graduation. This workshop will focus on adoption related school issues, will teach participants how to handle school assignments, advocate for your child’s special needs … Continue reading
News for Colombian Adoptions
The U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia is pleased to report that the judicial strike that had been impeding intercountry adoptions in Colombia has been resolved and normal adoption processing has resumed. Prospective adoptive parents may proceed with their adoption plans in … Continue reading
Joint Council Announcement on I-600A Process
Joint Council reports that USCIS has announced a very positive ruling concerning the I-600A process In summary, it is their understanding that, effective immediately, families who filed Form I-600A, Application for Advance Processing of Orphan Petition, prior to April 1, 2008 … Continue reading
November is Adoption Awareness Month
Remember November is National Adoption Month and that is just around the corner, the best way to “celebrate” adoption is by getting more involved with your adoption agency and/or by continuing your adoption education. Please consider attending one or more of … Continue reading
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Changes to I-800/A Mailing Procedures
The USCIS has extended its Direct Mail lockbox program to include I-800/A forms. Applicants were previously required to file at a USCIS field office with jurisdiction over their place of residence. The Direct Mail program allows USCIS to process applications … Continue reading
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Zhong Qui Jie (Mid-Autumn Festival)
In China, today September 14th, is the Zhong Qui Jie (Mid-Autumn Festival). Or what is commonly known as a Family Reunion Day in which all family members are united under the same moon. In the past there were some formal traditions … Continue reading
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New International Adoption Programs Open
Adoption STAR, Inc. A NYS authorized non-profit adoption agency and Hague accredited adoption service provider. Adoption STAR, Inc. Is pleased to announce the opening of 4 new international adoption programs in: Hungary, Bulgaria, Haiti and Jamaica Interested parties should contact … Continue reading
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Cicely and John
“We thoroughly enjoyed working with Leslie. She immediately put us at ease and offered insight as an adoptive parent herself. Leslie was happy to answer any questions we had about what to expect during the adoption process and explaining adoption … Continue reading
HAGUE ADOPTION CONVENTION FACT SHEET
New Forms and Centralized Review for Intercountry Adoptions Background The Hague Adoption Convention is a treaty, which enters into force with respect to the United States on April 1, 2008. The Hague Adoption Convention strengthens protections for children, birthparents and … Continue reading
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