We are so happy to announce that two sibling boys from our waiting child site have found their forever home today!! Congratulations to the happy family!!
There was some movement on the list today:
Everyone below #24 on the siblings list moves up one spot.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Travel Q & A
With our new itinerary, we've had many of you asking for clarification. These seem to be the most common questions:
-Why does IAN have an itinerary now? We never had one before. There are several reasons. One is to make your experience more enjoyable. Another is to honor the schedule of the children and nannies in the care center and orphanage, which we'll talk about more below. Finally, it's to respect the time of our in-country staff. With so many families traveling, and the additional court trip, it would be so easy for our staff to get overwhelmed. We know they will want to provide the best hospitality possible, and yet still focus on the most important job: getting children home. By making travel a group experience rather than individual service, we are saving time and resources, which in turn benefits your children and the ones who will come after you.
-Do we have to follow the itinerary? Only for your court appointment and visiting hours at the orphanage/care center. The tours and fun events are completely optional. Keep in mind that our staff will be limited in the services they can provide outside of the itinerary.
-Will this cost us extra? Yes and no. There is no additional fee added to the in-country fee you already pay. If there is a cost, such as for dinner out, you will be responsible for that on your own.
-Am I allowed to go to the orpahange AND the Care Center? Yes.
-Why are visiting times with my child limited? To protect the routine of the children. All of our children are on a schedule of meals, naps, school for older kids, etc. As parents know, having visitors come and go all day can be very disruptive and unsettling for the children. As always, IAN's first priority is the care and well-being of our children.
-Will I receive an itinerary for my embassy appointment travel? Yes, but the schedule will be minimal. Our experience is that families traveling for their embassy appointment want to spend as much time as possible bonding with their new children - we think that's great!
-Can I stay at guest houses or hotels not on the list? Of course! IAN staff just won't be able to provide transportation to other places.
-Can I have the itinerary now? Your coordinator can send you a sample of the itinerary if you're interested. The sample is subject to change, and your official version will be sent to you about a week before travel, as soon as all families in your party have submitted their itineraries.
Did we miss any of YOUR questions? Leave them in the comments or contact your coordinator.
-Why does IAN have an itinerary now? We never had one before. There are several reasons. One is to make your experience more enjoyable. Another is to honor the schedule of the children and nannies in the care center and orphanage, which we'll talk about more below. Finally, it's to respect the time of our in-country staff. With so many families traveling, and the additional court trip, it would be so easy for our staff to get overwhelmed. We know they will want to provide the best hospitality possible, and yet still focus on the most important job: getting children home. By making travel a group experience rather than individual service, we are saving time and resources, which in turn benefits your children and the ones who will come after you.
-Do we have to follow the itinerary? Only for your court appointment and visiting hours at the orphanage/care center. The tours and fun events are completely optional. Keep in mind that our staff will be limited in the services they can provide outside of the itinerary.
-Will this cost us extra? Yes and no. There is no additional fee added to the in-country fee you already pay. If there is a cost, such as for dinner out, you will be responsible for that on your own.
-Am I allowed to go to the orpahange AND the Care Center? Yes.
-Why are visiting times with my child limited? To protect the routine of the children. All of our children are on a schedule of meals, naps, school for older kids, etc. As parents know, having visitors come and go all day can be very disruptive and unsettling for the children. As always, IAN's first priority is the care and well-being of our children.
-Will I receive an itinerary for my embassy appointment travel? Yes, but the schedule will be minimal. Our experience is that families traveling for their embassy appointment want to spend as much time as possible bonding with their new children - we think that's great!
-Can I stay at guest houses or hotels not on the list? Of course! IAN staff just won't be able to provide transportation to other places.
-Can I have the itinerary now? Your coordinator can send you a sample of the itinerary if you're interested. The sample is subject to change, and your official version will be sent to you about a week before travel, as soon as all families in your party have submitted their itineraries.
Did we miss any of YOUR questions? Leave them in the comments or contact your coordinator.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Another referral acceptance!!
We are very happy to announce our second referral acceptance today. A very happy family accepted the referral of a beautiful three year old boy. Congratulations!!
The list moves as follows:
Everyone below #30 on the infant boy list moves up one spot
Everyone below #5 on the toddler boy list moves up one spot
Everyone below #21 on the siblings list moves up one spot
Everyone below #52 on the infant girl list moves up one spot
Everyone below #16 on the toddler girl list moves up one spot
The list moves as follows:
Everyone below #30 on the infant boy list moves up one spot
Everyone below #5 on the toddler boy list moves up one spot
Everyone below #21 on the siblings list moves up one spot
Everyone below #52 on the infant girl list moves up one spot
Everyone below #16 on the toddler girl list moves up one spot
Referral Accepted today!
A baby boy referral was accepted today!! Congratulations to the happy family!
The lists move as follows:
Everyone below #14 on the infant girl list moves up one spot
Everyoen below #2 on the infant boy list moves up one spot
The lists move as follows:
Everyone below #14 on the infant girl list moves up one spot
Everyoen below #2 on the infant boy list moves up one spot
Friday, October 22, 2010
A Special Referral Acceptance!!
All of the IAN staff is thrilled to announce two more waiting boys have found their forever family!! These handsome brothers, ages 5 and 7, have been waiting for their family for six months, the longest any IAN kids have waited. All of the staff has fallen in love with these sweet boys, and have anxiously awaited the day we could announce they have found their home. We are so thrilled for the family adding these two wonderful boys to their home!!
Travel Updates!!
We are pleased to announced the brand new travel services now being offered by IAN's in country staff for families in Addis for their court appointment!
IAN will now be providing transportation to scheduled visits to the Care Center and Orphanages, along with visits to local sights of interest while families are in town for their court appointments. We ask families to plan their arrival for two days before their scheduled court appointment, and their departure for two days after. The schedule for these five days will be filled with official business, visits with children, and fun group activities. Your coordinator will provide you with an exact itinerary before you travel. This schedule will apply only to court travel, as families traveling for embassy dates generally prefer to stay near their guest house and bond with their children.
We will also be asking families to chose from four lodging options: Hilton Hotel (court only), Yebsabi Guest House, Ethio Comfort Guest House, and Grace Guest House. Please ask your coordinator for more information on these places. You are welcome to stay in other guest houses or hotels, but you will be responsible to meet the group at one of IAN's recommended choices.
It is our hope that not only will families enjoy their time in beautiful Ethiopia more with this new service, but also to reduce the strain on our in country staff by adhering to a schedule. For this reason, we will be limiting services by IAN staff and visits with children to ONLY these five days, and visits with the children for the scheduled times. Please understand that this allows our staff to focus on all of the work required to get these children home safely, and allows the children's schedules to stay consistent.
These new services go into place for the November 22 court appointment. Please feel free to contact your coordinator for more information.
IAN will now be providing transportation to scheduled visits to the Care Center and Orphanages, along with visits to local sights of interest while families are in town for their court appointments. We ask families to plan their arrival for two days before their scheduled court appointment, and their departure for two days after. The schedule for these five days will be filled with official business, visits with children, and fun group activities. Your coordinator will provide you with an exact itinerary before you travel. This schedule will apply only to court travel, as families traveling for embassy dates generally prefer to stay near their guest house and bond with their children.
We will also be asking families to chose from four lodging options: Hilton Hotel (court only), Yebsabi Guest House, Ethio Comfort Guest House, and Grace Guest House. Please ask your coordinator for more information on these places. You are welcome to stay in other guest houses or hotels, but you will be responsible to meet the group at one of IAN's recommended choices.
It is our hope that not only will families enjoy their time in beautiful Ethiopia more with this new service, but also to reduce the strain on our in country staff by adhering to a schedule. For this reason, we will be limiting services by IAN staff and visits with children to ONLY these five days, and visits with the children for the scheduled times. Please understand that this allows our staff to focus on all of the work required to get these children home safely, and allows the children's schedules to stay consistent.
These new services go into place for the November 22 court appointment. Please feel free to contact your coordinator for more information.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Referral!!
A beautiful 2 year old girl found her forever family today! Congratulations!!!
The list moves as follows:
Everyone below #4 on the toddler girl list moves up one spot
Everyone below #11 on the infant girl list moves up one spot
The list moves as follows:
Everyone below #4 on the toddler girl list moves up one spot
Everyone below #11 on the infant girl list moves up one spot
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Referral Accepted!!
Two beautiful sisters, 2 and 4 years old, found their forever family today! We are so happy for this family!
The waiting list moves as follows:
Everyone below #5 on the siblings list moves up one spot
Everyone below #21 on the infant girl list moves up one spot
Everyone below #8 on the infant boy list moves up one spot
The waiting list moves as follows:
Everyone below #5 on the siblings list moves up one spot
Everyone below #21 on the infant girl list moves up one spot
Everyone below #8 on the infant boy list moves up one spot
Homes for 3 Waiting Boys!!
We are so happy to announce that 3 of our beautiful, young boys on the waiting child site have found homes! Congratulations to the happy families!
We now have 13 children waiting to find their forever families. If you are interested in more information, please contact us at 303.691.0808 and help us bring these children home!
We now have 13 children waiting to find their forever families. If you are interested in more information, please contact us at 303.691.0808 and help us bring these children home!
Monday, October 11, 2010
Training Updates!
Our next Older Child Webinar has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 9th from 7-9pm (mountain time). All families adopting a child over age 2 is required to complete this wonderful training. If you have questions, or would like to register, please call the office.
The General Information and Cultural Awareness Training is also available on our website under Parent Training, Session V. Please contact your coordinator for the password.
Have a wonderful day!
~IAN Staff
The General Information and Cultural Awareness Training is also available on our website under Parent Training, Session V. Please contact your coordinator for the password.
Have a wonderful day!
~IAN Staff
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Waiting Child Referral Accepted!!
We are so happy that one of our waiting boys found his forever home today! We now have 14 children (3-10 years old) waiting for homes. If you are interested in getting more information, please contact us!
There was movement on the lists today with this referral acceptance.
Everyone below #35 on the infant boy list moves up one spot
Everyone below #8 on the toddler boy list moves up one spot
Everyone below #49 on the infant girl list moves up one spot
Everyone below #14 on the toddler girl list moves up one spot
Congratulations to the family!!
~IAN
There was movement on the lists today with this referral acceptance.
Everyone below #35 on the infant boy list moves up one spot
Everyone below #8 on the toddler boy list moves up one spot
Everyone below #49 on the infant girl list moves up one spot
Everyone below #14 on the toddler girl list moves up one spot
Congratulations to the family!!
~IAN
Referral Accepted!!
We are happy to announce that a beautiful boy found a home today!! The list moves as follows:
Everyone below # 28 on the infant boy list moves up one spot
Everyone below #4 on the toddler boy list moves up one spot
Everyone below #49 on the infant girl list moves up one spot
Everyone below #14 on the toddler girl list moves up one spot
Everyone below #20 on the siblings list moves up one spot
Congratulations to the happy family!
Everyone below # 28 on the infant boy list moves up one spot
Everyone below #4 on the toddler boy list moves up one spot
Everyone below #49 on the infant girl list moves up one spot
Everyone below #14 on the toddler girl list moves up one spot
Everyone below #20 on the siblings list moves up one spot
Congratulations to the happy family!
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