Sorry for the lack of posts in the last month. The world of intercounty adoption can be uncertain, as I’ve found out yet again. And I find it hard to write when I’m feeling down.
Several weeks ago, word oozed out that there was a problem with adoption processing at the embassy. I was advised to hold off on my remaining paperwork until the situation was worked out. (This suggestion is intended to keep the paperwork as current as possible, datewise).
Still waiting.
Just this week a statement was released from the Joint Council for International Children’s Services (JCICS) stating that adoptions from Kazakhstan are “temporarily suspended.” Check here for the official statement.
This is very scary news, considering that this was about where I was last year with the process in Guatemala. I feel a depressing sense of deja vu. It’s like I’m standing outside of the gate, and no one will allow me in.
My adoption consultant, who’s in touch with “people in the know” assures me it’s nothing the same as Guat. and has advised me to hang in there. Apparently, it’s an issue with the Consul at the embassy here, not an issue for the Kaz. government (who are proceeding with cases and are supporting the process in country). Hopefully, this will be worked out soon.
Sigh.
*** JCICS is a “membership association of licensed non-profits, international adoptions agencies, child advocacy groups, parent support groups and medical clinics. ... whose mission is to advocate on behalf of children and to promote the highest standards of ethical practice in intercountry adoption. So they KNOW.
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Just found your blog. I can't believe a group denied you. What's with that? and the Astana group, would you mind giving me their address as that is where we adopted from. www.jaimegena@yahoo.com Our blog is www.berikjames.blogspot.com if you want to see. You should like Kaz! It is a very neat and diverse country. Gena Lloyd
We also just found your blog from Suzanne and Matthew's link. We are experiencing the same situation and it stinks. We are working with an agency that goes through the D.C. embassy, and unfortunately, that seems to be where the hold-up lies. Keeping our fingers crossed for all of us!
Heidi Biglin
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