Hope Adoption Agency

Court Dates

Hope Adoption Agency — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 18:29:06 +0000

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 … Continue reading →

Courts Reopen

Hope Adoption Agency — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 19:30:47 +0000

Ethiopian courts have reopened.

Fee Increase

Hope Adoption Agency — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:15:44 +0000

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.

Orphanage Donations

Hope Adoption Agency — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:26:24 +0000

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

Travel While In Ethiopia

Hope Adoption Agency — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:51:24 +0000

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.

Photolisting

Hope Adoption Agency — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:41:26 +0000

The Photolisting link has been temporarily disconnected in order to make changes.

Fee Increase – Immigrant Visa Fee Application

Hope Adoption Agency — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:13:22 +0000

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.

Ethiopian Courts Closing August 1, 2010

Hope Adoption Agency — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:21:11 +0000

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.

Welcome to our new site!

admin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:53:29 +0000

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.