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Old 09-06-2007, 10:44 AM
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Haiti adoptions

Would somebody please be kind enough to explain the Haiti adoption process to me. Take about the procedure and the time frames. What about common pitfalls or issues. Those of you who have been through it do you think there were any ethical issues? Feel free to pm me. I don't know how serious I might be about Haiti but I thought I should learn more before I decide.

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Old 09-07-2007, 06:16 AM
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We are adopting a little guy from Haiti (it's his 3rd birthday today!!). I'll pm you later, but you can see him on my website listed below... I can tell you I am in love with Haiti.
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2005
5/18/2005 Referrals
After 10 mos in process, 2 PGN investigations, 176 days in PGN, and case completed in PGN.... HEAD of PGN refuses to sign

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3/06/2006 Abandonment begins...
9/06 First hearing
12/06 2nd hearing scheduled and not done

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8/24/07 2nd hearing done (not told), abandonment legal, need COA
9/07 We become sponsors for R and J
12/13/07 Sign POA, praying we make it in time

2008
2/11/08 Find out paperwork did NOT make it
11/08 Paperwork to Guatemala

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Working with the CNA to bring our children home
06/09 Paperwork submitted complete to CNA
08/09 Waiting on court document to be completed
11/09 Court document complete, CNA reviewing file
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Old 09-09-2007, 09:41 PM
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I am also in love with the people of Haiti. We adopted our daughter from Haiti and brought her home in Feb. I know that someday we will be back to adopt again. Although after 2 in one year my DH thinks I am nuts LOL. There are always issues in Haiti that may stall you. It isn't ethics it is just people in one office or another who don't sign a paper when you want them to! But in the end your babies will come home. I think it is reasonalble to say 9 - 18 months is a good estimate on time.
Please let me know if you have more questions!
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