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Cathy Danowski
After 22 years, Cathy Danowski announces her retirement.
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2008 Vietnam Homeland Tour
Read about the 2008 NB Vietnam Homeland Tour and view photos from the trip!

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China Corner
CCAA has finished the review of dossiers logged-in up to February 28, 2007. CCAA has matched referrals for families logged-in up to February 15, 2006.

Our December 28, 2005 LID families have returned home in late May 2008. The children are beautiful! We are now awaiting referrals for our March 3, 2006 LID families.

11 families arrived home on May 18, 2007 from China with their new bundles of joy

The Group In Hunan

January 2007: China has made changes to their adoption program. Click here for more information.

See our latest additions:
 · Brooke
 · Abby
 · Stephanie
 · Jaqueline Eileen

Matthaei Family Blog

Paul & Mary Hellman's Journal

Fee Increases
The CCAA dossier application and translation fee has been raised from $960 to $1,050 for all dossiers sent to CCAA from June 1, 2008.

Visa application fees for entry into China have risen from $70 per application to $120 per application.

China Adoption Costs

 

Application, Homestudy and Post-Adoption
  Application & AFP 350.00    
    Homestudy 1,600.00    
    Parent Education Workshop 300.00    
    Post-Adoption    1,000.00    
    Total   $3,250.00  
  Program Fees  
    New Beginnings Fee 5,500.00    
    Program Fee 2,500.00    
    CCAA Application & Translation 1,050.00    
    Donation in China (up to) 5,000.00    
    Total   $14,050.00  
  Incidental Expenses  
    USCIS & Immigration 1,230.00    
    Dossier, Apostille & Consulate (approx.) 960.00    
    Travel & Overseas (approx.) 6,900.00    
    Total   $9,090.00  
           
    Grand Total:   $26,390.00  

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