The following are recommendations for psychological screenings for the Haiti adoptees before they leave Haiti and for the Haiti adoptees who have already arrived in their new country without a psychological screening. All children in the throes of the disastrous earthquake in Haiti can be quickly and efficiently psychologically screened, as much as time allows, prior to their evacuation. This …
Month: January 2010
USCIS Questions & Answers for Adoptions From Haiti
Questions & Answers: Information for U.S. Citizens in the process of adopting a child from Haiti Introduction On Jan. 12, 2010, Haiti experienced an earthquake of devastating proportions. This set of questions and answers provides information for United States citizens in the process of adopting a child from Haiti. Questions and Answers Q. I am in the process of adopting …
Why PEAR does not support new adoption cases or airlifts of children from Haiti at this time:
This week, a member of PEAR, Julia Rollings, spoke eloquently of the reasons why international relocation and adoption of Haitian children is not appropriate at this time: http://au.tv.yahoo.com/sunrise/video/play/-/6725923/haitis-orphans/#fop While many US citizens are moved by the sight of children in distress and feel the need to press the US government toward adoption or massive airlifts of children, we must remember …
DOS Updates and Information for Haiti Cases In Process
DOS has added a new page to the adoption.state. gov web page for parents who were in the process of adopting a Haitian orphan prior to the January 12 earthquake. The new page also has important links to other U.S. Government agencies working together on this important issue. The new link may be viewed at http://adoption. state.gov/ news/parents_ with_pending_ haitian_adoption …
CDC Interim Recommendations for Initial Domestic Medical Screening of Haitian Orphans
Updated with CDC link (February 1)CDC released Interim Recommendations for Initial Domestic Medical Screening of Haitian Orphan on January 25, 2010. These recommendations are targeted for US medical providers evaluating orphaned children being evacuated from Haiti because Haitian orphans entering the United States under parole status have been allowed to bypass the normal overseas medical screening examination. The full text …
Important Information from Haiti Stakeholders Conference Call
A two-hour conference call was held on Tuesday January 26th among USCIS, DHS, DOS and prospective adoptive parents and adoptive parents. Shortly after the earthquake, the movement of already identified and matched orphans was proposed by the US and quickly accepted by the Haitian government. The Dutch and German governments also made proposals that were accepted early on. The Government …
HAiti: Information for PAPs and APs – What to expect when the child arrives in the US
Below is the text of an information sheet currently available through DHS for families adopting from Haiti post-earthquake. PEAR received this informational sheet from a few adopting families and one adoption service provider. We have confirmed that is was sent to adopting families along with the invitation to participate in today’ s conference call. Information for Prospective Adoptive Parents Who …
USCIS invitation to a teleconference on Haitian adoptions
The US Department of Homeland Security in conjunction with the USCIS will be holding a conference call today at 10:30 est for adoptive parents and prospective adoptive parents of children from Haiti. The call will cover topics ranging from the process for visa applications to the steps families will need to take on down the road. Members of DOS, DHS, …
Two Very Important Notices for Prospective and Adoptive Families with Children from HAiti
In the wake of conditions in Haiti, many families are understandably concerned with getting their children home as quickly and efficiently as possible. PEAR has become aware that families are being given some advice that is causing delays and concerns for those attempting to bring your children home. We have consulted with DHS to get proper advice to families in …
DOS Adoption Message: Children Affected by the earthquake in Haiti
Children Affected by the earthquake in Haiti January 22, 2010 Haitian Children and the January 12 EarthquakeThe Department of State is receiving inquiries from American citizens deeply touched by the plight of children in Haiti in the aftermath of the January 12 earthquake. As Secretary of State Clinton said on January 20, “Children are especially vulnerable in any disaster, especially …