Call to Action from the JCICS

A year ago today, we found out that our application to begin the process of adopting a child internationally was accepted and we officially began our "Journey to Hope!" By now you have heard the news about the 7 year old boy who was put on a plane and "returned" to the Ministry of Education in Russia by his American adoptive mother after living in America for only 6 months. Russia was and is currently still open to adoptions by foreign citizens. We just found out last month that we have been assigned a region and are less than 4-6 months away from our first trip to finally meet Hope after a year of waiting. Now, due to the current crisis, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the Child's Rights Ombudsmen in Russia have called for a suspension on adoption to U.S. citizens. We need your help!

Please help keep the doors to intercountry adoption open so we can continue on our journey to bring Hope home from Russia. The Joint Council on International Child Services (JCICS) has issued a call to action for people who have adopted, are in the process of adopting, or know someone who is adopting to help children in Russia who are in need of a permanent and safe family (as well as helping waiting families bring home their adopted children). Suspending adoption does not protect children but only subjects them to the depravity of an institution, and an entire life without a family. Please take a moment to visit the link below and sign the letter being sent to President Obama and President Medvedev before Tuesday night. There are also some other ideas listed on their website for ways you can help.
JCICS Campaign and Call to Action
Thank you, friends. Your voice and ours can make a difference!