[LindaInChicagoLand]

This information was copied from the Children's Hope International website on 3/28/06:

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LETTER CAMPAIGN

The only full time worker for the Chicago CIS Orphan Unit has been transferred as of March 16. The wait for I171H form is going to be very long unless she is replaced - with help - very soon.

Families can write letters to the District Director: Jared Heinauer, 10 W. Jackson Chicago, IL 60604-0000 asking that CIS make finding and training new staff a priority.
Ask Mr. Heinauer to assign adequate staff to the Chicago CIS Orphans' Unit. Explain how the wait affects you and your child.

Chicago CIS had one person in the unit 10 years ago and still assigns only one person. As we know, international adoption is growing and Chicago CIS needs the staff to grow too.
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I encourage everyone in IL, IN & WI to join this campaign to ensure that our adoptions aren't delayed more than necessary.

Thanks in advance!

Linda