Beginning July 15, 2010 IAN will only be accepting new families into the Ethiopia program who are open to children age two years and older. This new policy will not have any impact on families who are already a part of the program.
As all of you know, the combination fewer infant referrals coming out of Ethiopia and growing interest in the program has resulted in a much longer waiting list and longer wait times. It is our hope that this limit on new families will be temporary and we will again accept all families when the wait time is more reasonable.
Wow. I guess this means nobody will be added to the infant lists for a while. I'm sad that this limits families who are joining our agency. But, also relieved that IAN is open and honest about our wait times. They are not willing to "sign people up" when they know the wait will be a lot longer than normal. Of course, in the world of international adoption, everything is a guesstimate.
We are happy about the new baby boy referral yesterday and three more older boys on the waiting list. I hope this a good sign that things might be moving again.
Friday, July 9, 2010
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Oh Heather I just hate that. I am so sad to hear that part of the program is at such a standstill. I AM thankful though that you are SO near the TOP!!!!!!
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