| HAITI UPDATE:
The situation in Haiti remains in flux. It is the goal of the governments of Haiti and the United States, UNICEF and others to provide the children of Haiti with shelter, medical care, nutrition and safe transport, whether they are orphans or temporarily separated from family members. Many safeguards have been setin place to see this is accomplished diligently and as quickly as possible. The following websites are good sources of information:
Joint Council on International Children's Services (JCICS)
U.S. Department of State (information on the adoption of children affected by natural disasters and conflict)
U.S. Department of State Blog
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
InterAction: A United Voice for Global Change
UNICEF
Click here to locate adoption agencies that prior to the earthquake placed children from Haiti.
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| Country Information and Updates |
| Working with an Attorney or Placement Agency |
| Joint Council on International Children’s Services |
| Dr. Spock on Adoption |
| United States Citizenship and Immigration Services |
| Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption |
| Convention on the Rights of the Child (pdf) |
| Intercountry Adoption Act (pdf) |
| List of International Adoption Medical Clinics |
| Another List of International Adoption Medical Clinics |
| USCIS Sets Final Fee Schedule to Build an Immigration Service for the 21st Century |
| A Guide for Perspective Adoptive Parents (The Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption) (pdf) Issued by the US Department of State - Bureau of Consular Affairs |
| International Adoption Articles Directory |
| Transcript of Online Chat Session "Choosing Between Domestic and International Adoption" with Kathy Brodsky |
| Obtaining a U.S. Passport for an Adopted Child |
| How to Get a Certificate of Citizenship for Your Child |
| Automatic Citizenship |
| Obtaining a Social Security Number for a Foreign-born Adopted Child |
| Readopting Your Child From Overseas |
| Obtaining Medical Insurance for Your Child |
| Post Placement/Post Adoption Reports |
| USCIS: Pending Cases |
| Special Announcement from USCIS: New Fee Structure and Free I-600A Extension (pdf) |
| USCIS FAQ on New Fee Structure and Free I-600A Extension (pdf) |
| USCIS Strengthens Intercountry Adoption Process (pdf) |
| JCICS Webinar Series for Parents, Parents-To-Be and Professionals |
