Since the earthquake in Haiti we have received many requests to adopt a child from Haiti. This tragedy has moved many Canadians to consider adopting, some for the first time. Staff at our agency have also been affected by the plight of these children. Adoptions from Haiti are currently prohibited to several countries in the world. Although it is far from clear what will transpire in that country please read our Summer 2010 Adoption Spotlight Adopting from Haiti: What Will Happen Next?
In the meantime many Haiti orphanages are in difficult straits. Please consider making a donation to a Haiti orphanage.
The British Columbia Adoption Central Authority has asked the licensed agencies in British Columbia to advise prospective adopting parents that:
(i) The British Columbia government has issued a suspension of post-quake adoptions from Haiti. This decision will be reviewed in six months and one year.
(ii) In the meantime, any proposals that are received by adopting parents who already have dossiers in Haiti will be issued a LONO by the BC government.(iii) HOWEVER, that does not mean that Canada Immigration will approve and issue a visa for the child. The BC government has requested that adopting parents be given that warning.