August 6th Good Morning American Interview

The first interview after the death of their daughter, 5-year old Maria Sue.  Read the rest of this entry »

We are looking for adoption friendly notary public Read the rest of this entry »

Vietnam Suspends Acceptance of new Read the rest of this entry »

A heart-touching interview with Ryan’s new parent Read the rest of this entry »

How You Can Help

Today, please read   A Child’s Right Campaign for Vietnam    Http://www.jcics.org

Send an email in support of A Child’s Right Campaign for Vietnam to   advocate@jcics.org

JCICS - A Child’s Rights Campaign Vietnam

Give the Gift of Adoption to a family that is in the process of adopting a child. Your grant will go directly to a family whom you choose from our private forum listing of family stories. This is a private forum whereby approved donors and approved family profiles will be issued a forum password. Families seeking Read the rest of this entry »

6 years of wanting to hide away on Mother’s Day….

9 Years ago…Mother’s Day weekend…We took a Giant leap of faith.. Read the rest of this entry »

Vietnam -

http://vietnam.usembassy.gov/adoption_warning0408.html

Wow! Check It Out! is a free International Adoption resource ‘For Adoptive Families, By Adoptive Families’. Read the rest of this entry »

Adoption Process

CA Live Scan Fingerprint Locations
Families are normally requested to have Live Scan fingerprints taken for by the Home Study agency.   Live Scan fingerprints are different from the fingerprints requested by USCIS for the I600A, I600, I800a or I800 form(s).  Results for the Live Scan clearances are sent directly to the Home Study agency.

CA USCIS Field Office Locator
Families will locate the correct USCIS office for submission of the I600a, I600, I800a or I800 forms.   Smaller field offices do NOT accept all forms.   Some locations accept submissions in person.   Please look for the ‘Orphans Unit’ in the USCIS field location detailed information, to ensure that you are sending and/or taking your submissions to a field office that handles ‘orphan petitions’.

Readoption, Finalization & Post-Placement

Readoption/Adoption Finalization In California
Member-suggested “how to” guidelines on how to readopt or finalize the adoption of your child

CA Court Locations
For submission of readoption or adoption finalization applications

Adopt-050
How To Adopt A Child In California (document)

Packet #L1140
Packet of forms required for submission to the courts for finalization or readoption

Social Security Card

Documents Needed For Social Security Card

N600 Form
Application for Certificate of Citizenship