Sierra LeoneAdoption Notice U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATEBureau of Consular AffairsOffice of Children’s Issues_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ October 28, 2008 U.S. Embassy Offers Orphan First Program Due to the high rate of adoption fraud in Sierra Leone, the U.S. Embassy in Dakar is offering prospective adopting parents the opportunity for a preliminary, unofficial review of a child’s orphan status. Under the “Orphan First” pilot …
Month: November 2008
PEAR’s Fall Newsletter
Greetings to all of our members, followers, and curious folks wondering what we are up to. Fall Membership Drive Our Fall Membership Drive officially commenced on November 20, 2008. An e-blitz to over 400 online and offline adoption information and support groups was undertaken in an effort to make the adoption community aware of the missions and current projects of …