Notice at Court in Ethopia

We've received many inquiries today about the notice posted in Ethiopia stating that beginning March 7, MoWA will only process 5 adoption cases per day. 

We are aware of this, and members of our Ethiopian staff have scheduled a private meeting with MoWA representatives for tomorrow to learn more about the specifics and how this will impact adoptions at IAN.  While we want to provide information to our families as quickly as possible, we also want to be careful that all information is verified and accurate. 

Please continue to check back here for more information as it becomes available.  Thank you for your patience. 

GOOD NEWS, and a few updates!!

There has been so much celebrating and happiness at IAN!!!  Please join us in celebrating the good news: 

SEVEN families passed court today in Ethiopia!!! 

For SIX of these families, today was their very first court appointment!!  They were able to celebrate while in Ethiopia with their children. 

ONE of these families was from the Gambella region.  That makes TWO of our Gambella families who have passed court, the rest have upcoming court appointments.  We are so inspired by the faith and endurance these families showed, and couldn't be any happier that it is paying off!

TWELVE families received their court dates today! 

Last week, TWO families received their embassy approval only a week after submittal! 

Our heartfelt congratulations to all of these families!!  We hope everyone else is encouraged by this good news!

Referral Acceptance!!

A beautiful 1 1/2 year old baby boy was matched with his happy parents today!!!  Congratulations to the family!!

Everyone after #11 on the baby boy list moves one spot!

~IAN staff

Referral Acceptance!

A beautiful toddler boy found his forever family today!  Congratulations to the happy family!

List movement:
Everyone below #1 on toddler boy moves up one spot
Everyone below #29 on infant girl moves up one spot
Everyone below #13 on infant boy moves up one spot
Everyone below #6 on toddler girl moves up one spot
Everyone below #8 on siblings moves up one spot

~ IAN Staff

Post Adoption Dialogue Group for Adoptive Parents

Hello IAN Families!

We are seeking your input and thoughts this morning about a possible group IAN may be offering in the near future.  The Post Adoption Dialogue Group will include adoptive parents who have been home with their adopted child(ren) for any amount of time.  The primary focus and goals of this group include:

• Sharing experiences with other adoptive families.
• Compiling resources and strategies for overcoming the "after adoption blues".
• Connect with other families, adoption trainers and hopefully guest speakers.
• Babysitting included!!  Children will have the opportunity to meet and connect with other adopted children and siblings.
• Other ideas, brought to us by YOU!

Please let us know if you would be interested in joining us for this new group.  It will be held at our IAN office in Centennial, one evening a month.  Comment on this post or email Elizabeth@adoptioninternational.net.

Thanks and we can't wait to hear from you!

~ Joan Strauss

Toddler girl referral acceptance

Another very happy family accepted their referral today!  A beautiful 3 1/2 year old girl was matched with her forever family today.

List movement:
Everyone below #29 on the infant girl list moves up one spot
Everyone below #13 on the infant boy list moves up one spot
Everyone below #6 on the toddler girl list moves up one spot
Everyone below #8 on the siblings list moves up one spot

Congratulations!!!

~ IAN Staff

Baby girl referral accepted!!

Good afternoon IAN Families,

We are happy to announce the referral acceptance of a beautiful baby girl!  Congratulations to the very happy family!

List movement:
Everyone below #2 on the infant girl list moves up one spot

~ IAN Staff