As part of PEAR’s effort to provide prospective and adoptive parents with the resources, information and support to make educated and informed decisions concerning adoption, we announce the creation of a our country specific blog program. We are starting this program as a test to see how well the blog format works and whether it is consumer friendly. Our pilot …
Category: Nepal
UPDATE: DOS Notice on Nepal June 5, 2009
Adoption Notice U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATEBureau of Consular AffairsOffice of Children’s Issues____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ ______ June 05, 2009 On January 1, 2009, the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Welfare (MWCSW) announced procedures for processing adoptions pursuant to the Government of Nepal’s (GON) new Terms and Conditions for adoptions. The initial announcement stated that only 10 applications will …
UPDATE: Nepal Signs Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption
From the Hague News Announcements April 28, 2009: Nepal signs Hague Intercountry Adoption Convention 28-04-2009 “On Tuesday 28 April 2009, the Hague Convention of 29 May 1993 on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption was signed by H.E. Mr Pramesh Kuman Hamal, Ambassador of Nepal to the Benelux and the European Communities. Mr Deepak Dhital, DCM/Minister …
PEAR Winter Newsletter, March 2009
Winter Newsletter, March 2009 From the Board We are pleased to formally introduce our two newest Board members, Pamela Veazie and Kim Kennedy. Pamela Veazie joins the board as both our Membership and Post Adoption Services and Support Chairs. Pam believes that adoption preparation for prospective parents and post-adoption support for health issues is completely inadequate. The lack of insurance …