These country updates bring you the most current and up-to-date information from our program coordinators. One way of keeping you informed of what is going on in the country.
March 2010
At this time the Kenya program remains closed, with Carolina Adoption Services not accepting any new applications from families who do not have immigration approval prior to April 1, 2008 (when the U.S. implemented The Hague) due to the warnings posted by the U.S. State Department. We are closely monitoring the situation and will post any news on our website. For the families living in Kenya their adoptions continue to progress while they enjoy their time bonding with their children in their birth country.
February 2010
At this time the Kenya program remains closed. Carolina Adoption Services is not accepting any new applications due to the warnings posted by the U.S. State Department. We are closely monitoring the situation and will post any news on our website. We have one family who received a referral of an adorable little boy last month. For the families living in Kenya their adoptions continue to progress while they enjoy their time bonding with their children in their birth country.
January 2010
Kenya remains temporarily closed, with Carolina Adoption Services not accepting any new applicants due to the recent warnings issued by the US State Department. We are monitoring the current situation and will post any updates to our website once they become available.
For our families in process and living in Kenya, things are progressing as they should. We have had one family’s adoption completed by the Kenyan authorities and we are hopeful that they will return to the US with their beautiful daughter early in the New Year. For those still waiting, we eagerly anticipate that they will soon be issued a court date and will be given the go ahead to return home as well. In the meantime, they are enjoying the beauty of Kenya and relishing the time spent getting to know their children in their country of birth.
December 2009
Kenya is temporarily closed, with Carolina Adoption Services not accepting any new applicants due to the recent warnings issued by the US State Department. We are monitoring the current situation and will post any updates to our website once they become available.
For our families in process and living in Kenya, things are progressing as they should. We are hopeful that each of our families will soon be issued a court date and will be given the go ahead to return to the United States with their beautiful children. In the meantime, they are enjoying the beauty of Kenya and relishing the time spent getting to know their children in their country of birth.
In other news, we have had some staff changes in our office and our new Kenya program coordinator is Mary Beth King. Mary Beth is based in our Raleigh office and has spent time living and working in an orphanage in Nakuru, Kenya. She has been fortunate to make some wonderful friends in Kenya and is anxious to one day return!
November 2009
CAS is not accepting new applicants due to the October 1st warning posted by the U.S. Department of State. We are monitoring the situation closely, and will continue to post any relevant updates to our website.
August 2009
The Kenya program has been very active this month, with one family who has a referral and two families who are close to receiving theirs! Two families are already living in Kenya and one more will be on their way shortly. Our families have enjoyed getting to know each other while in Kenya, offering support to each other as only co-adopting families can! The CAS Kenya program continues to actively recruit adventurous families who would be able to relocate to Kenya for a period of approximately 12 to 14 months for the purpose of adoption. For more information, please contact Robyn Miller.
July 2009
One of our families currently in process and living in Kenya had their child placed with them this month! They now begin the foster process. Congratulations! The Kenya program is a great program for families looking for a great cultural experience along with their adoption. The program requires the family to move to Kenya for a period of around a year in order to foster their child while the transition is monitored by Kenyan Social Workers who report to the Family Court Judge. What better way is there to learn about your child’s home country and culture? For more information on Carolina Adoption Services’ exciting program in Kenya, please contact Robyn Miller.
The Kenya program also continues to accept donations for our group of boys in Kenya who need ongoing support. If you are interested in donating to this cause, please contact us. We would like to take this opportunity to thank those of you who have shown an interest in supporting this cause or who have already donated.
June 2009
The Kenya program continues to be a good option for families who are looking for a great cultural adventure! Our partner, Little Angels Society, continues to assist our families while they are in Kenya for a period of about a year. The US Embassy and State Department officials in Kenya have done a wonderful job of training our Kenyan counterparts in the Hague process, so the transition there is moving smoothly. For more information on Carolina Adoption Services’ Kenya program, please contact Robyn Miller.
May 2009
The Kenya program continues to be a good option for families who are looking for a great cultural adventure! Our partner, Little Angels Society, continues to assist our families while they are in Kenya for a period of about a year. The U.S. Embassy and State Department officials in Kenya have done a wonderful job of training our Kenyan counterparts in the Hague process, so the transition there is moving smoothly. For more information on Carolina Adoption Services’ Kenya adoption program, contact Robyn Miller.
To view past Kenya adoption program updates, please see our CAS Publications page and click on the Monthly Country Updates.