On the God's littlest Angels Website there is a note posted by Dixie who runs the orphanage about what all the fuss and rumours are about, so I thought I should post it here. Sounds like on the 18th, there will be more information available and maybe we can all find out about the new rules, and put these rumours about the 1974 laws to rest. Here's hoping...
July 9, 2007: There are many rumors about the Parquet and the Adoption law of 1974. At this time, Parquet and IBESR are still holding meetings and deciding which agency has authority over adoptions. According to the law, the President has given IBESR this authority. In the last 4 years, different people within the government has tried to implement the law of 1974, but have found that the practicality of only accepting families that meet all of the requirements is almost impossible. Our number of orphans has grown and adoption has changed. The new law of President Preval is going to chambers and will be voted on soon, then the law of 1974 will no longer be in effect. Do not panic. We have another meeting with Parquet July 18 and then maybe I will get a better idea of what the new requirements will be.
2 comments:
That is reassuring. I do believe that this won't be the long-term sitation for adoption from Haiti. I will be keeping up on your thinking and process! :)
this is good to hear.
i haven't heard back from my friend in the US embassy yet - could be that she's not allowed to comment. :-(
will keep you posted though!!
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