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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Lunar New Year- Spring Festival, Tet, Sol

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Leslie

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 →

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Keys To School Success

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Leslie

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 →

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News for Colombian Adoptions

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Leslie

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 →

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Joint Council Announcement on I-600A Process

Posted on October 15, 2008 by Leslie

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 →

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November is Adoption Awareness Month

Posted on October 3, 2008 by Leslie

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

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Leslie

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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