Ethiopian lawmakers likewise recently invoked the 2012 case of a neglected Ethiopian 13 - year - old girl who died of hypothermia and malnutrition in the U.S. to justify their new
ban on international adoptions.
Critics of the South Korean adoption program point out that because of the government's
reliance on international adoptions, South Korea's social welfare programs for families and orphaned or abandoned children remained under - developed.
As we
reflect on the international adoption in the 50's, 60's and 70's we've learned that parent education is crucial to the success of the adoption as is, on going family education on everything from the child's birth country to the issue of adoption in adolesence and beyond.
If you are interested in international adoption, you'll need to determine which country best suits your needs, and familiarize yourself with the requirements of the Hague
Treaty on International Adoption.
Because Colombia is a member of the Hague Convention
on International Adoptions, a home study completed by an agency who is Hague accredited is required.
The Ukraine is not a member of the Hague Convention
on International Adoptions, however, we require a home study to be completed by an agency who is Hague accredited.
If you would like more information
on international adoption you can contact Anita or Renee at 607-756-6574 or 1-800-535-5556.