Children's Hope International E-Newsletter

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:

Seven...Eight, Nine
An Ethiopia Adoption Story

A New Chapter
An Ethiopian Girl Becomes a Mom’s Favorite Character

Preparing for Transracial Adoption
More than Books

Photos from
the Reunion!

Across the Nation
Fourth Photos from the Upper Midwest

DEVELOPMENT AID:

CHI Junior Ambassadors
Change Lives in China Quake Zone

PROGRAM UPDATES:

	China China Referrals Extend a July Weekend of Celebration!
	Colombia Five Couples Recently Home as Families!
	Ethiopia Four Families Finalizing Adoptions this Week
	Kazakhstan Families Flying to Almaty
	Vietnam A Child's Right Campaign for Vietnam

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RUSSIA PROGRAM UPDATES

With Paperwork Complete, Families Become One

Children’s Hope had 13 court dates scheduled for the month of July and nine first trips for families in the Russia Program. At this time we already have 7 families scheduled for August for their own second trips for court, to officially adopt their child(ren). Congratulations to all of these families!

Ten families have completed their adoptions in the month of July and 8 families in June. We are pleased with the pace at which adoptions are continuing into the summer, traditionally a time when things are a little slower in Russia due to officials taking vacations.

2008 Completed Russia Adoptions: 64

Meet the Russia Program Team!

Children’s Hope has had the great pleasure of working with Karen Carnesciali for the last 4 years. As she moves into the next phase of her career, we would like to introduce you to and welcome Andrei Skurtu as our new Russia Program Director.

Andrei joins the Russia team after working as International Programs Director for our Humanitarian Aid program. Born in Moldova, formerly of the Soviet Union, Andrei is fluent in Russian and understands and appreciates Russian culture. His excellent operational management and problem solving skills will be an asset to the Russia Program. Andrei’s educational background includes a BA in International Relations and History from Washington University in St. Louis, where he is continuing his Master in International Affairs. Welcome, Andrei!

Meet your Russia Program Headquarters Team

Back row from left to right: Leslie Broome, Adoption Consultant, Nichole Deal, MSW, Social Services Director, Colombia Program Administrative Director, Social Worker and Adoption Consultant, Karolyn Tucker, Russia/China Travel Coordinator, Jeff Morris, MSW, Kazakhstan Program Director, Social Worker, and Adoption Consultant, Andrei Skurtu, Russia Program Director, Marilyn Muegge, Adoption Consultant

Front row from left to right: Karla Griffin, the Russia/China Travel Administrative Assistant, Marti Jennings, BSW, Adoption Consultant and Social Worker, Anna Rister, Russia and Kazakhstan Communications Liaison, Ashley Bennett, MSW, Russia Post-Adoption Report Coordinator and Adoption Consultant, Pam Bischoff, Adoption Consultant

Making star cookies in the Ramsel household became a tradition in its second year this Fourth of July. “Delaney thinks it's "Star Cookie" Holiday!” says mom Cyndi. The two will celebrate two years together this August after Cyndi adopted Delaney from Russia through Children’s Hope.

If you would like to share your thoughts, experiences or stories about your adoption, email:
Jennifer Newcomb at Jennifer.Newcomb@ChildrensHope.net

We would love to post your family pictures.