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B E T H A N Y ’ S A D O P T I O N P R O G R A M I N H A I T I Began in 2006

B E T H A N Y ’ S A D O P T I O N P R O G R A M I N H A I T I Began in 2006 Partnership with God ’ s Littlest Angels (GLA) orphanage in Petionville (in Kenscoff mountains above Port-au-Prince). G O D ’ S L I T T L E S T A N G E L S.

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B E T H A N Y ’ S A D O P T I O N P R O G R A M I N H A I T I Began in 2006

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  1. B E T H A N Y ’ S A D O P T I O N P R O G R A M I N H A I T I Began in 2006 Partnership with God’s Littlest Angels (GLA) orphanage in Petionville(in Kenscoff mountains above Port-au-Prince)

  2. G O D ’ S L I T T L E S T A N G E L S • GLA founded in 1994 by John & Dixie Bickel • Non-denominational, nonprofit ministry to reduce infant mortality rate • Dixie—pediatric RN who moved her family to Haiti • Center for premature, malnourished & orphaned infants under age 2

  3. G O D ’ S L I T T L E S T A N G E L S • Main nursery house holds 80+ children from newborns to 2-year-olds • Toddler house holds 60+ children from 2 - 6 years old • Haitian staff cares for the children; 2 nurses in the nursery 24 hours a day • Volunteers from around the world provide love and attention • For details, visit www.glahaiti.org

  4. W A I T I N G C H I L D R E N • Gender: Boys & girls • Age: Many children under age 6; most are less than 2 years old • Special Placement Needs: Older, siblings, children with medical, emotional, or behavioral challenges • Common Special Need: Malnutrition; Infants test positive for HIV

  5. L O C A T I O N O F H A I T I HAITI

  6. M A P O F H A I T I HAITI

  7. A B O U T H A I T I • Discovered by Columbus in 1492 • Former French colony • In 1804, known as the “Pearl of the Caribbean” HAITI • Poorest country in Western Hemisphere; third-world country • Plagued by political violence

  8. H A I T I ’ S P O P U L A T I O N • 8.3 million people in country about the size of Maryland • 95% - African descent; 5% - European descent • 80%+ live in poverty; 67%+ unemployment; 45%+ illiteracy • Majority - Catholic; 20% - Protestant; influence of tribal religion • Primary language: Creole; some Haitians speak English and/or French

  9. P R O G R A M R E Q U I R E M E N T S (excluding travel) • Must have Bethany office in your state • Adoptive parents must be 30+ years old • Adoptive mother must be 30 - 45 for infants to 2-years-old • Adoptive mother must be 30 - 50 for a 2 to 7-year-old child • Couples must be married 5+ years (10+ preferred) • Maximum of 2 biological children without Haitian government pre-approval • 1 divorce per adult is permitted (2+ must be reviewed) • Infants are usually reserved for childless couples

  10. G E N E R A L T I M E L I N E & P R O C E S S • Control over the process • Limited or no birthparent history • 12 - 16 months after referral has been accepted

  11. D E T A I L E D T I M E L I N E & S T E P S I N T H E P R O C E S S • Formal application & entire Dossier are sent to Haiti (4 - 6 weeks) • GLA prepares Dossier for legalization; sends Dossier to Haitian government (3 - 4 weeks) • Approval from Haitian government (4 - 6 months) • Parquet/District Attorney approval (2 - 4 months) • Legalization/approvals of Minister of Justice Department and Minister of Foreign Affairs (3 - 4 weeks) • Application for Passport & Visa (3 - 5 months) • Adoption finalized in Haiti • Travel to Haiti and take your child home • Apply for child’s U.S. citizenship

  12. P O S T - A D O P T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N • You must keep GLA & Haiti updated for 3 years • Year 1: Quarterly report from social worker + photos • Years 2 and 3: Family sends informal report 1 - 2 times/year + photos

  13. T R A V E L I N F O R M A T I O N • 1 trip required for at least 3 working days • 2-hour flight south of Miami, Florida • Both adoptive parents encouraged to travel (escorting is possible) • Fly into Port-au-Prince (capital with 1.3 million people) • Met by GLA driver for the 1 - 1.5 hour drive • Stay at GLA; 20 miles from airport • Sightseeing opportunities (limited) • Learn more about Haiti’s food, money, culture, etc., at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haiti

  14. C O S T T O A D O P T F R O M H A I T I • $6,350 - $10,750: Bethany fees (varies by state)~ Includes Formal Application ~ Home Study ~ Adoption Fees ~ Post-placement Fees • $9,000: Country Fees~ Includes all adoption expenses in Haiti • Airfare + $475 in travel and accommodations • Total: $15,825 to $20,225 + Airfare

  15. A F F O R D I N G A D O P T I O N • Tax credits (federal up to $10,630) • Bethany loan programs • Employer benefits • Shaohannah’s Hope & other foundations • Creative financing • Learn more at: www.bethany.org/financingadoption

  16. P O S T - A D O P T I O N C O M M U N I T Y R E S O U R C E S • For local support groups, call your Bethany office • Informal gatherings with other adoptive families • Look for local Haitian people • Subscribe to Adoptive Families magazine

  17. M O R E R E S O U R C E S A B O U T H A I T I • Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder • Listen to Paul Farmer’s presentation of Public Health & Social Justice about Haiti at Calvin College athttp://www.calvin.edu/january/2006/ • General information at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haiti

  18. N E X T S T E P S • Attend local Bethany international adoption information meeting • Complete a Preliminary Application at www.bethany.org/prelim • Contact your local Bethany office • Pray and visit with family & friends

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