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International Adoption Story

International Adoption Story. My identity journey Calcutta to America and back Ian Anand Forber-Pratt. Where are you from?. Where do I belong?. Identity struggle – February 06, 2006. When there is no one to find. Foster Care. Adoption. Sponsorship.

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International Adoption Story

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  1. International Adoption Story My identity journey Calcutta to America and back Ian Anand Forber-Pratt

  2. Where are you from?

  3. Where do I belong?

  4. Identity struggle – February 06, 2006

  5. When there is no one to find.

  6. Foster Care Adoption Sponsorship I choose to give back to the country that gave me life. Institutions

  7. Benchmarks • 2007: First business plan for Foster Care India • 3 months in India studying the reservation system • 2007: Masters in Social Work • 2009: 3 months in India • Working to reduce child migratory labor to Gujarat • 2010: Planning visit • 2011: Permanent move to Udaipur • 2012: Registration of Foster Care India

  8. What I need: Help me put words to my emotions Break down the stigma I feel from my community. Show me that I am not alone.

  9. Thank you! Ian Anand Forber-Pratt President & Founder, Foster Care India www.fostercareindia.org iananand@fostercareindia.org Udaipur, Rajasthan, India +91 9660655251

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