Update on Kyrgyzstan

Dear Kyrgyzstan Families,

This is a follow up to proposed response from the Kyrgyzstan government regarding adoptions. This month the government was scheduled to make a public position on international adoptions, which we were hopeful would restart the program. The government announcement was postponed earlier this month stating that a position paper would be rescheduled later this month. As of today no rescheduled release date has been issued. We continue to monitor the situation and we will let you know as soon as we hear anything else about this situation. In regards to this being a negative statement we do not know if it is or not. What we do know is the program regulations are in place to restart the program but we are waiting for a government directive allowing the adoptions begin again. We will let you know as we get new information.
Again for anyone that wants to consider changing countries please contact me and we can discuss other alternatives.

Warm regards,

Brent

Brent E. Yoder, LCSW
Executive Director

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Update on Kyrgyzstan

Dear Kyrgyzstan Families:

I wanted to bring you up-to-date on what I know. The government is scheduled to release a document in October as to the status of international adoptions. We hope this means that they will finally re-start their program but no one seems to know for certain. It appears to our people that they will re-open but they caution that we need to wait until next month to see what is in the document. I am sorry that I do not have anything more definitive. I will let you know as soon as I have additional information.

Warm regards,

Brent

Brent E. Yoder, LCSW
Executive Director

Russia Updates

Dear Russia Families,

This is a quick note to tell you that the adoption situation in Russia continues to improve. We have opened two new regions: Vladamir and Yaroslavl with another two we expect to confirm opening later this month. Vladimir and Yaroslavl are near Moscow.
We have been receiving referrals, with many families receiving referrals very quickly to their dossier being completed. I have another sibling opportunity if anyone is interested. I have two sisters born 12/04 and 12/05. If anyone is interested please let me know.

Warm regards,

Brent
Executive Director

Baby Clothes available

We have a blue baby snow suit (18 month) and a bag of clothes for infant girls. If you would like any of the items, please contact Adoption Options. You are welcome to come and pick it up! It's free!!

Possible Disruption

Sadly sometimes adoptions do not work out. I have been approached by a family that adopted a Caucasian infant boy in 2004 from Russia. The litte boy has been diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder. This family has taken good care of him but they have reached the limits of their care and have come to the heart breaking conclusion that he may be better cared for by another family that have the emotional resources to care for him. He is a beautiful young boy that is full of energy and enthusiasm. If anyone is interested in finding out more about this child or if you know of someone who may be interested please let me know.

Warm regards,

Brent

Brent E. Yoder, LCSW
Executive Director

Adoption Options, Inc
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Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92108
Telephone 619-294-7772
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