Emergency Haiti Statement by Hope For Families:
Special Note January 29,2010 - Status of Haitian Adoptions During This Emergency:
Earthquake Update: Haiti was hit by an enormous earthquake registering 7.0 on January 12,2010.
Click Here for an open letter to adoptive families on the current status of adoptions out of Haiti.
Click Here for an up to date blog updated January 24, 2010 on reports out of our orphanage partners in Haiti together with adoption status updates.
Our hearts go out to the children and families of Haiti and to those American families who are adopting. We understand your concern and fear during this time of uncertainty.
All credible organizations recognize and agree that new Haitian adoption cases, including new Haitian referrals, are not appropriate in a time of crisis or national emergency. Initiating new haitian adoptions at this time could open the door to corruption and abuse of children. Every effort must be made to identify and find family members for children who are separated or displaced as a result of the earthquake.
Hope for Families supports the Joint Council's position on beginning a new haitian adoption at this time. We certainly understand the natural tendency to offer a loving family for children who may be newly orphaned, however the Joint Council on International Children Services recommends that adoption service providers and potential adoptive families to refrain from inquiring or attempting to start a new adoption during this time of crisis. Time is of the essence, but unfortunately these issues must be resolved at a governmental level before new Haitian adoptions can take place.
While Joint Council does not provide direct services such as housing, clean water and nutrition during emergencies, we can help in other ways. They are preparing a database of adoptive families and the children whom they are adopting with a goal of providing the status and location of the children. See our Blog for updated information and to add your name to the Haiti Orphan Adoption Newsletter from Hope For Families.
Special Note January 29,2010 - Status of Haitian Adoptions During This Emergency:
Earthquake Update: Haiti was hit by an enormous earthquake registering 7.0 on January 12,2010.
Click Here for an open letter to adoptive families on the current status of adoptions out of Haiti.
Click Here for an up to date blog updated January 24, 2010 on reports out of our orphanage partners in Haiti together with adoption status updates.
Our hearts go out to the children and families of Haiti and to those American families who are adopting. We understand your concern and fear during this time of uncertainty.
All credible organizations recognize and agree that new Haitian adoption cases, including new Haitian referrals, are not appropriate in a time of crisis or national emergency. Initiating new haitian adoptions at this time could open the door to corruption and abuse of children. Every effort must be made to identify and find family members for children who are separated or displaced as a result of the earthquake.
Hope for Families supports the Joint Council's position on beginning a new haitian adoption at this time. We certainly understand the natural tendency to offer a loving family for children who may be newly orphaned, however the Joint Council on International Children Services recommends that adoption service providers and potential adoptive families to refrain from inquiring or attempting to start a new adoption during this time of crisis. Time is of the essence, but unfortunately these issues must be resolved at a governmental level before new Haitian adoptions can take place.
While Joint Council does not provide direct services such as housing, clean water and nutrition during emergencies, we can help in other ways. They are preparing a database of adoptive families and the children whom they are adopting with a goal of providing the status and location of the children. See our Blog for updated information and to add your name to the Haiti Orphan Adoption Newsletter from Hope For Families.
Hope For Families Bulletin! Adoption Tax Credit Changes coming in 2010
Click here to familiarize yourself with the changes!
A WARM WELCOME TO HOPE FOR FAMILIES ADOPTION AGENCY from Dr. Kenneth and Lynn Brown, the Founders and Directors
Our non-profit adoption agency, Hope For Families specializes in providing the required home study services for families throughout Florida for both domestic and international adoptions, and also for custody issues. More information can be obtained by clicking on our links at the top of this page including “Florida Home Study”, "Interstate Adoption Program", "New Born Adoptions"and “International Adoptions”.
As Lynn and I co-founded this adoption agency, we would be honored to personally give you information about the whole adoption process and answer all of your questions. Just call us at our office or on our cell phone at 772-538-4112, and you can also request information by clicking on that link at the bottom of each page. Part of our service is to provide you with detailed information about the adoption option, including our low cost Interstate Adoption Program and adoption of babies in the US. We will tell you how to complete the essential adoption home study reports, receive adoption preparation and counseling if needed, look for financial assistance, understand the foster care system and all about birth mothers who are placing their children for adoption. The better informed you are, the wiser the choices you will make in adoption and you will have a more certain outcome of building a family.
We make every effort to try to make the whole adoption process an enjoyable experience rather than a stressful ordeal so that you can focus on the joy of adopting your child into your loving home. Adoption is a sure thing but it does take determination, coupled with faith and patience. Lynn and I believe that assisting you to complete your family is the call of God on our lives and will serve you well! Your friends in adoption, Dr. Kenneth N. Brown, LMFT Executive Director Mrs. Lynn M. Brown Co-Founders of Hope for Families Adoption and Counseling Services, Inc. (#19336300009)
Matthew 19:14 (New International Version)
Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."
HOPE for FAMILIES ADOPTION and COUNSELING SERVICES is a Christian based, non-profit Child Placing Adoption Agency licensed in the State of Florida (#19336300009). Our purpose is to provide a wide array of prompt, professional, and compassionate adoption services for adopting parents and birth mothers. We fully inform you about the adoption option so that you can make the best adoption choice for your specific circumstances and life goals.
It is the mission of HOPE FOR FAMILIES ADOPTIONS to fully inform you so that you can make the best adoption choices for your vision of family and life circumstances. After considering the previous information, please request information or ask us specific adoption questions by clicking on the link below so we can help you
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