[Momof2mks]

We have lived in Kenya for 3 and 1/2 years (We are citizens of the US). We have fostered a baby since January. He was abandoned shortly after birth and found by the police. He is now in legal custody of a local children's home. Initially, we took him in to provide extra care and dietary needs.
Several times we thought he was going to be placed for adoption, but these situations did not work out for various reasons. As of April 1, 2008, the Hague convention is in effect here. We did not fill out any paperwork previous to that date because we believed he was going to a family at that time.
We have become quite attached to this child and would like to seek adoption. He is now 9 months old, and his chances for being placed in an adoptive family are getting slimmer by the day.
Does anyone know if this is possible given the "prior contact" clause of the Hague convention?
I would appreciate any input you can offer.