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CSPAN’s Washington Journal Features CCAI
On Saturday, CSPAN’s Washington Journal interviewed CCAI Executive Director, Kathleen Strottman, about the Russian adoption ban, international adoption, and how Members of Congress can affect adoption and foster care issues. Click on the picture to watch the full interview or … Continue reading
Update on Russian Ban on Intercountry Adoptions to the United States
Following the January 22, 2013 Russian Supreme Court Letter on Implementation of Federal Law No. 272-FZ, CCAI has continued to work closely with Members of Congress and our partners inside Russia. In situations like these, CCAI’s priority is to ensure … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, International, International Adoption, Legislation, Obama, Putin, Right to a family, Russia, Russian Adoption Ban, Special Needs Adoption, State Department
Tagged Adoption, International Adoption, Legislation, Obama, Putin, Russia, Russian Adoption Ban, Special Needs Adoption, State Department
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CCAI Legislative and Policy Update – January 2013
In this Update: Adoption Tax Credit Extended in Tax Payer Relief Act Russia Bans Adoptions to the United States Universal Accreditation for Intercountry Adoptions in the U.S. Uninterrupted Scholars Act Allows Access to Foster Youth School Records U.S. Government Launches … Continue reading
US Senate Responds to Russian Law Banning Adoption of Russian Children by American Families
Late last night, the United State Senate unanimously passed S. Res. 628, a resolution expressing the body’s disappointment over the recent passage of a Russian law banning the adoption of Russian children by American citizens. This resolution, the most recent … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, Right to a family, Russia
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Adoptions from Russia
In New Zealand, intercountry adoptions from Russia were suspended in 2006 due to changes in Russian legislation amid speculations regarding the well-being of children after their adoptions. Just the beginning of this month, adoptions from Russia to New Zealand are … Continue reading
Posted in International, Russia, Uncategorized
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Returnable child?
13,231. That is the number of Russian children who have found permanent, loving homes in America over the last five years. One. That is the number of adoptive parents who made the irresponsible, dare I say reprehensible, decision to return … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, International, Kathleen's Posts, Russia, Uncategorized
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International adoption: a bad rep in recent news?
With the recent buzz surrounding Artyom Savelyev, the 7-year-old boy who was sent back to Russia alone on a plane by his adoptive family in the USA, and the Russian government’s subsequent threats to freeze adoptions from the country, international … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, International, Russia
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