August 1, 2006

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THE REDDING FAMILY, TN (Vietnam & China)

Sisters Celebrating the 4^th of July!

SEELY (17 months, China) and DARBY (5.5, Vietnam)

THE HONBARRIER FAMILY, AL (Russia)

As you may have guessed we have been very busy with two very ACTIVE little toddlers.
But they are just precious and growing more attached every day. 
I think these pictures show off our two new treasures!

 I really appreciate you alls help in making these youngins part of our family. ……

THE BRASHER FAMILY, LA (China)
 

We had a wonderful experience.  Guangzho was our favorite city.  Tatum was wonderful from the
beginning.  I am so glad our daughter Briley was there.  She and Tatum have such an incredible bond.  Everyone we met were so kind.  The hotels were excellent.  Transportation was good.  Service was incredible. 
Thank you all at Children's Hope for everything you did. 
We feel so blessed to have had this opportunity.

THE BUSH FAMILY, GA (Russia)
 

Amelia is doing so well, and
Greg and I are having tons of fun.
Thanks for everything!

THE BUTLER FAMILY, TN (Russia)

Our Michael (adopted January 2005) is doing well.
He is truly a blessing. 

THE MONTGOMERY FAMILY, VA (Russia)
 

The girls are growing so fast.  Avery just
turned 1 on June 17th and Izzie will be 2 on July 10th. 
They are keeping us busy!

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Introducing New
Arkansas Outreach Coordinator….

We welcome Connie Bailey to our CHI Southeast Team.  Connie will be working as Outreach Coordinator for our Arkansas Families. Connie's background includes a BS degree in Secondary Education from Central Missouri State University. She has taught school, worked nine years as a trainer for Hallmark Cards headquarters, and has many other interests, but her passion is family. Connie enjoys being a wife and mother of four internationally adopted children. Her children range in age from seven to fourteen, and were adopted from South America, China and India. Not only has adoption allowed her and her husband the wonderful blessing of parenthood, but it has opened their world up to many other adventures and relationships. She loves sharing the joy of adoption with others.

Arkansas Families.....Please contact Connie at connie.bailey@childrenshope.net and (479) 420-6484.

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Good News for Georgia Families
Adopting Special Needs Children….

The State of Georgia will accept an application for a one-time $2,000 non-recurring adoption expense for families who are adopting a child with special needs.  Children must meet the state’s definition of “special needs” which includes medical, age, and / or developmental needs.  Families must apply for the special funding PRIOR to the finalization of the adoption.  The adoption is final at the time the child is placed with the family, so a Georgia family must apply and be approved for the funding before they travel.

If waiting families have questions, they can contact Dick Dietz at the Georgia office to get more information or they can go to the state website, www.odis.dhr.state.ga.us and go to the Welcome Page; Index; Family and Children; Adoptions; Man 3120; Table of Contents; Section 109-Adoption Assistance; Page 28, item D/Children from foreign countries.

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CHI Reunion Picnic 2006

Over 1300 people from 32 states
had a great time at the 2006 Reunion Picnic!

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Open House

Please join us for our

OPEN HOUSE AND RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY
August 24th
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Come see our new offices, visit with our team, and talk with our Executive Director, Dwyatt Gantt, as we thank God for our new space and dedicate our work and facility to His honor and glory.

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     New CHI Orphan Sponsorship Open!

Since the origins of Children's Hope in 1992, we have given time and money to the needs of orphans wherever we have encountered them. As we became increasingly aware of the immense needs of orphans worldwide, we made the decision to establish an arm of our agency that would encourage others to give as well, thus leveraging our own efforts. We wanted to involve greater forces than our own in order to make a greater impact.

Our first few years of fundraising effort produced some results, but ultimately they were too meager to really meet the vast needs of orphans worldwide.  Direct mail, grant writing, one-time appeals, and "orphan train" events all had their moments of exhilaration, but overall they did not produce many dollars to give to children in need. So, after much research and consideration, CHI has developed  an orphan sponsorship program to meet the needs of thousands more orphans worldwide. 

Click on the picture to see how YOU can sponsor and orphan child.

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Return to China with

Children's Hope
 

Beginning in Fall, 2006, CHI is offering Return to China tours to our adoptive families.  Let your child experience China in the company of children with faces and stories similar to her own.  Return to China with CHI!

Click on the brochure picture
for further details.

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UPCOMING INFORMATION MEETINGS

UPCOMING EVENTS

A MESSAGE FROM BRENDA BARKER

It is hard to believe that Summer is almost over, and the kids will all be returning to school to start a new year!  Thinking of new beginnings, this is a great time to begin working toward your dream of adoption as well!  We are ready to help you make this journey of love!

We don't want to burden you with a lot of information, but we do want to help you if you are looking for a way to adopt. If not, please let us know and we will regretfully remove your name from our newsletter.   E-mail me at my address below with any question you have.  I would love to hear from you. 

Brenda

 Southeastern U.S.
 Brenda Barker, Director
 229 Ward Circle, Suite C-22
 Brentwood, TN  37027
 615-309-8109   Fax: 615-309-8483
brenda.barker@childrenshope.net

Also serving the following states: TN, KY, GA, AL, AR, MS, VA, LA & SC

Click here to request an information packet regarding

 international adoption with

 Children's Hope International: send info, please. . .