Allie, Haiti program coordinator, is on her way to France to plan for the future of the Maison des Anges (MDA) orphanage in Haiti. Agencies from five countries including Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, U.S.A, and possibly Switzerland will gather to discuss resources and goals.
Objectives at the meeting include:
- A plan for rebuilding the orphanages previous site destroyed by the earthquake
- Discuss the future Child Welfare Center which will provide services to children and the community
- Update on the orphanage damage and progress in clearing and preparing the site for new construction.
- Needs of MDA: present & future
- Community needs
- Overview of current adoption status & procedures
- Presentation of new and existing adoption laws
- How the agencies and their supporters can assist
Allie will have the opportunity to meet with Gladys and Leslie Maxamillan individually as well as meet with a German agency. Her goal is to learn more about how families can proceed with their adoptions in the most efficient manner as well as how CAS can help the orphaned children in Haiti. Allie will meet with the German agency to learn about other adoption program options for our families. CAS looks for this to be a very informative meeting and will update all our supporters when Allie returns.