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12/7 NY Holiday Party

New Book Available!
Fred Ford's book about his daughter's adoption from China is now available.

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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 17, 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.
Host Exchange Students from China
Forte International Exchange Assoc. currently has students waiting to be placed in US homes. Click here to read more (PDF file)
Ethiopia Adoption News Update

Ethiopia Adoptions

Ethiopia adoptionNew Beginnings cooperates with Children’s Home Society and Family Services (CHSFS) for the Ethiopian Program. CHSFS is sponsoring a comprehensive program providing services for the child and birth mother in Ethiopia. It will take up to four months to complete the home study and prepare the Dossier. From submitting a complete dossier, it will take up to nine months for a referral. There is no gender preference for first time parents; however, the time for a referral can be shorter if there is a preference for a boy or no gender preference. Once you have accepted the referral it is approximately 10 weeks before placement. The program is open to single and married applicants. You must be under 50 to be considered for an infant. Families can travel to adopt their child or arrange for an escort. If you travel, you can stay the CHSFS Guest House where meals are provided. For more information on Children’s Home Society and Family Services visit their website at www.childrenshomeadopt.org.

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