Haitian Adoptions in Trouble After the Earthquake
Every time a situation like the Haitian earthquake happens, there seems to be a rush to adopt children who have lost families in these situations. I have been researching adoption enough for the last four years that it no longer surprises me when I hear of these kinds of situations. I read over at the Daily Bastardette where it is now happening in Haiti.
There are several news reports of adoptions now on hold because of the earthquake. These reports are coming out from all over the country. I am sure that these prospective adoptive parents are worried about the children that they are adopting as well as the legal officials involved in their adoption. My sympathy most definitely goes out to them.
I know that several groups are asking for donations to be sent to the Doctors Without Borders organization. They are already working in that area to help all of those wounded during the earthquake. I believe also that the Red Cross is out there as well. Please keep in mind that the Haitian government is struggling to get operational again. If you can support the relief efforts in Haiti, please do so. Please make sure that the organization that you are contributing time and money to is an ethical organization.
You can verify many of these organizations through the Better Business Bureau along with Guidestar. They will help you make the best decision. Fortunately our government has began sending relief to Haiti.
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