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Haiti: Social services head sees international adoption as ‘the last option’
From CBS News: The new head of Haiti’s social services agency, Arielle Jeanty, is trying to turn things around in the country. But she doesn’t see international adoption as the answer, calling it “the last option” for these children. Jeanty has two major concerns: Child-trafficking, and also the future of this country — if the [...]
Inter-country Adoption: Steep Declines in International Adoptions by U.S. Parents Reflect Mixed Record
From RH Reality Check: An important question is: what is happening? The answer is complex. To begin with, the unfortunate reality is that inter-country adoption has a mixed history. On the positive side: many children have impressive developmental gains once they begin living in a family setting rather than a child care institution. Also, medical [...]
Mission group uncovers fraud, child trafficking in orphanage after Haiti quake
From WSBTV (ABC): A Gainesville-based missionary organization said it has uncovered fraud and possible child trafficking in Haiti — at the same orphanage the group has been trying to help. “We work where the need is greatest,” said Seth Barnes, executive director of Adventures In Missions, which jumped into action of the devastating January 2010 [...]
Haiti: US Department of State Adoption Alert – June 27, 2011
From the US Department of State: Haiti June 27, 2011 Alert: Pursuing Independent Adoptions without Licensed Agencies Increases Risks of Delays and Fraud The Department of State has seen a recent increase in U.S. citizens seeking to pursue adoptions in Haiti through independent agents instead of licensed adoption providers. While these “private” adoptions are currently [...]
Haiti to tighten adoption rules
From the Edmunton Journal: Haitian President Michel Martelly said Thursday he would issue a presidential decree to tighten up Haiti’s adoption procedures and ensure all applications go through authorized entities. Legislation to that effect has already gone through the National Assembly and is expected to pass the Senate soon, but Martelly, who was sworn in [...]
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