If you are one of the families waiting for a court date ….. once your case is filed, it will take 2-4 weeks to get a court date. Thank you for your continued patience. Our staff in Ethiopia visits the Federal Court daily requesting updates.
Ethiopian courts have reopened.
The Board of Directors has approved a fee increase to be effective for all applications received after August 31, 2010. For fee schedule look under the “Fees” tap.
We are often asked by traveling families if there are items the orphanage needs.
Below is a list of items currently needed.
All donations are greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Toys
Baby powder
Hand sanitizer
Cloth Diapers
Disposable Diapers
Antibiotics syrup
Multi Vitamins syrup & tablets for different age groups
Anti fungal ointment
Diaper rash cream
Coloring Books and Crayons
Children’s books
Baby bottles
Baby t-shirts
Baby sweaters
Hats for the babies
Towels for the babies
Blankets for the babies
Pictures to be colored
Children’s Books
Tooth past and brush
Pedialyte
Lice shampoo
Baby blanket
Shoes
Alcohol swab
Uniform for nurse Uniform for nanny
Books and dictionaries
In the past families have recommended certain drivers they used to other families who will be traveling, however it has been brought to our attention information that gives us concern. Therefore, we have chosen to no longer use these drivers. We will continue to provider a driver for your stay in Ethiopia; usually the hotel will provide transportation from the airport then our staff at Hope will contact the hotel to get a hold of you.
The Photolisting link has been temporarily disconnected in order to make changes.
We have received notification effective July 13, 2010, the fee you pay for your child’s Visa while in Ethiopia has changed from $400 to $404 USD.
Email exert received from US Embassy in Ethiopia:
As of July 13, 2010, fees for many American Citizens Services have increased worldwide as the result of a comprehensive June 2009 Cost of Service Study.
The changes in consular fees will cover actual operating expenses for our network of 301 consular posts abroad, 23 domestic passport agencies, and other centers that provide consular services to both U.S. and foreign citizens. As is the case in all U.S. government user charges, the result is that those services of direct benefit to individuals, organizations, or groups are paid for by the users rather than by taxpayers in general.
The total charge for a child’s visa has increased from $400 to $404 USD.
Information about passport fees can be found on the Department of State’s web site at www.travel.state.gov.
As happens every year, Ethiopian Courts will be closing August 1, 2010.
This will impact all families waiting for a court date and who have recently accepted a referral that has yet to be filed for court.
We’re very pleased to announce the launch of our new and improved website! Here you’ll find recent news updates from our trips to Ethiopia as well as up-to-date photolistings of waiting children.
To date, Hope has helped bring a total of 330 children to home in the United States! When we break these numbers by the year:
Our first child came to the US in April, 2007.
- The total number for that year was 27 children; of which 14 were female and 13 male.
- The total number for 2008 was 81 of which 36 were female and 45 male.
- The total number for 2009 was 112 of which 52 female and 60 male.
- The total number for 2010 was 110 of which 53 were female and 57 male.
The Martel FamilyWith five kids between them when they got married, Dave and Christine thought their family was complete. Six years later they changed their minds and adopted beautiful Ava Rose.Read the Martel's story.
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