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There is also a program started now in British Columbia, Canada that they are calling the Tsunami Foster Parents Program. For $20.00 a month Canadians can "foster" a child from the Tsunami affected regions in an orphanage.
Particularly in the Tamil region, the orphanages have never been government sponsored so this program allows for high quality schooling, food, and care for children within their own communities. Its a tangible way for us as North Americans to support a child in that region. Without these "foster parents" supporting these children they would have no where to live and no chance at an education. So thats something to keep in mind that directly affects a child.
Also, I agree with what Nancy said. There are MANY waiting kids throughout north american (and in the affected regions) that were available for adoption long before this disaster and will be waiting many more years for parents.
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Jensboys - Mom of 4 Boys (2 adopted, 2 biological)  Reunited Sister
Fostering Miss Tiny and Miss Curious - Two Months and 13 months when placed May, 2009
Blogging about reunion with our 14 year old, Not reuniting with our 13 year old, transracial parenting, adoption and life as a minority family in a rural community. And oh yeah, now I have cancer.
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