Truth be told, I don't know that it is good news. I'm hoping that this process is improved, but I don't know that proposed changes are going to do that due to issues like no funding. My concern is not just for Charlie's adoption but for all the kids and adoptive families (especially the kids left behind if things stop or are dramatically slowed).
There is an alphabet soup of players (ADA, DOS, JCICS, NCFA) in a he said / she said debate. This gives a good overview of the basics: http://www.guatadopt.com/WritersCorner/KevinsCorner/2007/03/the_current_situation.html#000603
Since the article on guatadopt.com was written, two child / adoption advocacy groups (JCICS and NCFA) have called the Department of State (DOS) to the carpet on some inaccuracies of their statements in the FAQ mentioned in the article. What is most disconcerting though are all the warnings that significant slowdowns are bound to happen. We'll have see what impacts this has...
But we keep moving!! There IS good news today - we received DNA Authorization!! This means that the birthmom and Charlie can now go to get tested to verify biological relationship. The chances of the birthmom changing her mind after DNA testing goes down dramatically. I'll take the progress - regardless of how small!
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
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Hi Lynn! Thanks for the link and update! Im keeping my fingers crossed! Talk to you soon...Matt
Great idea! We are all praying this goes quickly!
Karen
Hi Lynn, Thanks so much for keeping us informed about Charlie and all that is going on around him. Please know that you are both in our prayers and thoughts. Love you, Aunt Jean
Thanks so much for putting this together! What a great idea! I am praying this goes quickly too. Can't wait to meet him! Suzanne
Hi Honey! This is super! He is such a cuttie patutie! I can hardly wait to get our little guy home!
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