Carolina Adoption Services

Three’s Company-Siblings Set 1: 7, 6, & 3 years old

Siri — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:45:54 +0000

This sibling set of three children from Eastern Europe would love to be your forever children. The oldest is a boy born January 2003, the middle is a girl born May 2004, and the youngest child is a girl born December 2007. Your family will be complete with the love of these three. Interested families need an approved home study and immigration approval is preferred. Complete the Waiting Child Information Request and return to Angela Jackson to learn more. The picture has been blurred to protect the children.

Girl Power!-Sibling Set 3: 10, 6, & 1 year(s) old

Siri — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:44:52 +0000

Princesses are waiting for the spell to be broken and a family to love them forever. The Eastern European sisters were born July 2000, December 2004, and February 2009. Break the spell and begin a lifetime of memories. Interested families need an approved home study and immigration approval is preferred. Complete the Waiting Child Information Request and return to Angela Jackson to learn more.

Three Little Delights-Sibling Set 2: 9, 5, & 3 years old

Siri — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:38:55 +0000

The sound of laughter and children playing will fill your life with the addition of these Eastern European siblings. The eldest boy is turning 9 years old in September, the middle boy is 6, and the baby is a girl age 3 years. Interested families need an approved home study and immigration approval is preferred. Complete the Waiting Child Information Request and return to Angela Jackson to learn more.

Second Time’s A Charm-Alex, 7 years old

Siri — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:26:27 +0000

Alex, a handsome 7 year old boy, is looking for his forever family and hoping that the second time will be a charm. He was adopted from an Eastern European orphanage at the age of 3.5 years of age. Alex will do well as an only child or the youngest child of experienced parents. Alex thrives on praise, is of average intelligence, motivated to learn, and enjoys family activities.

Alex just completed first grade with a mix of special education and mainstream classes. He has been diagnosed with Hepatitis C, but is stable and enjoys good health. Alex has had difficulty attaching to his family. A psychiatrist described him as having a mood disorder, pervasive developmental disorder, and reactive attachment disorder. He can be a very charming boy and just needs a family with patients to spare.

This is a private adoption. For more information on Alex please contact Rosemary Martin.

Your Child Will Come from Russia with Love

Siri — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:25:48 +0000

The Russia Program offers many options for families looking to adopt. We invite families interested in international adoption to watch our Russia webinar and learn more about this great program. You will learn about the process of adopting from Russia, the regions that we work with, children available, and most importantly hear from a recently home family about their experience. The webinar is about 90 minutes with many questions from other families beginning their adoptions and is available at your convenience.

Recently CAS has received referrals of children under one year old and families have process through their adoptions in about one year. Families adopting from Russia continue to enjoy a stable program, young referrals, and an excellent program coordinator, who will guide and support you during your adoption journey.

Watch the Joys of Adopting from Russia Webinar

If you have any questions contact Tania Griasnow, Russia program coordinator. You may also ask questions of our home families, just ask Tania for our Russia Adoption References.

Cheerful Boy Waits For You

Siri — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:01:53 +0000

Carolina Adoption Services has been asked by an Eastern European country to try and find a match of a forever family for an adorable seven year old boy. According to the medical information that was provided his special need is a missing limb – his left arm. He is described as an extrovert and he enjoys coloring, listening to music and watching culinary TV shows! He is a smiley and cheerful boy! Are you the forever family this boy has been waiting for? If so please fill out our Waiting Child Information Request and return it to Angela Jackson, waiting child coordinator. Angela will be able to provide more information about this boy and help you begin your adoption journey.

Sisters In Search of Forever Family

Siri — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:34:09 +0000

Marsha & Julia (waiting child code MO-8) have been at the orphanage for two years and are ready for a home & family of their own.

Marsha is almost 10 years old and is very calm. She likes to play games and takes pride in school activities. Marsha also enjoys being helpful and is very sweet.

Julia is 8 years old and is lively. She likes to read and be a part of school activities. Julia is also very helpful and likes to talk.

Are you the family who can make dreams come true? If so please fill out our Waiting Child Information Request and return it to Angela Jackson, waiting child coordinator. Angela will be able to provide more information about the sisters and help you begin your adoption journey.

Adoptions from Nepal Suspended

Siri — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 19:15:37 +0000

Effective August 6, 2010, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced the suspension of new adoption cases for children identified as Abandoned in Nepal. The primary concern with these cases is the documentation of the abandonment. DOS feels the origin of the child cannot be adequately determined and the child’s adoptability cannot be assured. The DOS will continue processing adoption petitions for those children referred to an American citizen prior to August 6, 2010. However, the review of these cases will be vigorous and it is expected that some might not be ultimately approved. It appears that cases in which children were relinquished will continue to be processed.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that prospective adoptive families may do a one-time transfer their Immigration approval (I-171h) to another country at no cost. The full announcement on the suspension and Q&A can be found at: USCIS Announcement & USCIS Q&A

We will update families as more information is made available. If you have any questions please contact Mary Beth King.

If you were interested in adopting from Nepal, please consider some of the other adoption options available to you.

Adopting From Mexico

Siri — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:33:10 +0000

Did You Know?

Carolina Adoption Services was the first U.S. Adoption Agency to be licensed by the Central Authority of Mexico. Desarrollo Integral de la Familia (DIF), translates to: State System for the Full Development of the Family. Under Hague regulations all international adoptions from Mexico are governed by DIF which is located in Mexico City. Mexico is divided into thirty-one states and a Federal District that encompasses Mexico City. Each state has its own constitution, modeled on the national charter, with the right to legislate and levy taxes other than interstate customs duties.
View Central Authority of Mexico DIF Approval with translation.

The children are beautiful, the travel is easy, and the culture is familiar; makes adoption from Mexico a great option. Click here to learn more about adopting from Mexico.

Adopting From Vietnam

Siri — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:25:22 +0000

The U.S. Department of State has issued a statement concerning adoptions from Vietnam. The Department of State along with the United States Citizenship and Information Service (USCIS) warn that intercountry adoption is not possible from Vietnam.

Adoption service providers and prospective adoptive parent should not seek or accept new (or potential) adoption referrals from Vietnam until an announcement is posted that the USCIS is again processing new I-600 or I-800 petitions for adoption in Vietnam. No such announcement is expected in the near future.

The United States welcomes Vietnam’s strong efforts to create a child welfare system and in intercountry adoption process that will meet its obligations under the Hague Convention. Although the Government of Vietnam has proposed a timeline for completing the regulations and making a formal request to be recognized as a convention partner, it is not possible to estimate when adoptions between the United States and Vietnam may resume.

To read the full notice click here.