Article in The Nation Goes After Christian Adoption
…“The Evangelical Adoption Crusade” appeared Friday in The Nation, lodging a hard-hitting critique of Christians and adoption. Those who disapprove of Christian adoption efforts do so for many reasons. Some…
US CIS Concludes Special Humanitarian Parole Program
…considered for humanitarian parole. After the 14th, all adoptions will need to go through the normal adoption process, including application for an I-600 visa. Also of note, CIS has now…
CT on the Rising Christian Adoptions of Hard-to-Place Children
Christianity Today carries a solid article on Christians and adoption, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities presented with the increasing constrictions on inter-country adoption. The article’s title declares, “Adoptable Kids…
Two Significant Bills Before Congress
…good or ill. With just weeks left in the current Congressional session, two notable bills wait for action: the International Adoption Simplification Act – S. 1376 and the Help Haiti…
“Child Catchers” Author in NY Times Opinion…and Response
…essay argued, international adoption carries real risk of moral hazard and unintended consequences. This is true of any effort to address deep human need and demands great discernment and care….
Haiti Spurs Push for Adoption Reforms in U.S. Government
A group of Congressional members supportive of adoption are working to create a streamlined system to match orphans from Haiti with U.S. families. Helping to lead these efforts is Senator…