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A precious 18 month old little boy from Eastern Europe is in need of a forever family. He was born early at 32 weeks, so he is small and has some developmental delays. He is considered a moderate to high risk placement due to his low birth weight and possible alcohol exposure. He is so cute and ready to thrive in a family.
We are looking for a family who has an approved home study and I-800 to adopt this little boy. Good medical records and a picture are available to families who are interested and have approval. The international fee will be reduced significantly for this boy's forever family.
CAS has lots of waiting children. See more here Waiting Children page.
For questions about waiting children, contact Angela Jackson, our waiting child coordinator. She will be able to guide you through the different programs and application. |
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In Honor donation cards are available year round. A $10 donation is suggested to help vulnerable children. You will receive a card to send stating a gift has been made in the recipient's name. You may also give memorials of loved family members or friends to CAS. To donate to CAS and receive one of the cards, please contact Cindi Rager. Please remember to tell us who the card is honoring or remembering.
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Greetings!
The summer is coming to an end and CAS is preparing for the fun and exciting picnics. There are many children waiting for forever families, are you the family for them? CAS is promoting our Home Study Services for families in Virginia and New Jersey. Contact Marie Givner to find out more.
For the latest from our Program Coordinators, visit the country updates. Enjoy all the news from CAS! |
We Want YOU!
To be our forever family.
Little Boy in Haiti Needs a Family
An adorable little two year old boy in Haiti is looking for his forever family. He is described as happy & healthy and was placed in the care of the orphanage prior to the January earthquake. Families interested in adopting this little boy must have an approved homestudy and meet the current requirements of the Haitian government.
It is preferred that there be no children in the home; however, families with 1-3 children may qualify for the Haiti program with the understanding that they must apply for a Presidential Waiver from the Haitian government.
If you are interested in learning more about this little boy please fill out the Waiting Child Information Request (click to download) and return it to Allie Weldon, Haiti program coordinator.
Sisters In Search of Forever Family
Marsha & Julia (waiting child code MO-8) have been at the orphanage for two years and are ready for a home & family of their own.
Marsha is almost 10 years old and is very calm. She likes to play games and takes pride in school activities. Marsha also enjoys being helpful and is very sweet.
Julia is 8 years old and is lively. She likes to read and be a part of school activities. Julia is also very helpful and likes to talk.
Are you the family who can make dreams come true? If so please fill out our Waiting Child Information Request and return it to Angela Jackson, waiting child coordinator. Angela will be able to provide more information about the sisters and help you begin your adoption journey. |
Important Program News
Russia: Join us in Greensboro on August 19 at 6:30pm to learn more about the Joys of Adopting from Russia! Contact Cindi to register. You may also join our Russia webinar on August 24 at 8:00pm. Register Today to learn more about bringing a child home.
If you are interested in a personal consultation, contact Tania, Russia Program Coordinator.
Mexico: Being the only US agency currently approved to work in Mexico, we have recently received a lot of calls and inquiries into this program from families who were working with other agencies that have not yet been approved to submit dossiers. We hope to be of assistance to each of you interested in this program.
 We welcome flexible families into the CAS Mexico pilot program. As the adoption process is established families will move closer to bringing their child home and CAS will be advocating for them and the children each step of the way.
Angela Jackson invites you to speak with her about this program and what it has to offer you. |
Adoptive Families Magazine Names Best Options for Families - CAS Has Programs Open in Seven of the Countries! 
Adoptive Families Magazine in conjunction with experts & adoptive families recommend:
- Russia: A stable program with no anticipated major changes in the near future.
- Haiti: Haiti offers good orphanage care and young children are available.
- China: With the new option of Special Needs (waiting child) adoption, families can bring their child home in about one year.
- South Korea: Quality child care is the highlight of this program.
- Ukraine: Waiting children are available as well as a reasonable timeframe.
- Ethiopia: A program with relatively low cost and straightforward paperwork.
- Bulgaria: A program and country who prides themselves in having a transparent program.
We will assist you in bringing your child home from any of these countries.
If you are interested in learning more click on any of the countries to read about the program or contact a program coordinator for more information. |
SAVE THE DATE: CAS Picnics 
Greensboro:
October 2, 2010
Bur-Mil Park
New Jersey:
October 9, 2010
Turtleback Zoo
Columbia, SC:
October 16, 2010
Saluda Shoals
Invitations are going out. If you know you are coming, you may RSVP to Siri Scott. |
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Sweet Dreams Project Kicks Off
Donors to the Sweet Dreams project will provide cribs and mattresses to orphans in Haiti. The orphanage needs 60 double cribs built at a cost of $400 (includes two mattresses). These cribs will be built in Haiti to help support the local economy.
Will you donate a crib, so that a child can have sweet dreams? Your tax-deductible donation, in any amount, to the Sweet Dreams Project is welcomed and will be acknowledged. Please share this important project with others who would like to offer Sweet Dreams.
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Learn More About Adoption! 
Join us for one or more of our upcoming meetings and webinars. To register for any of the meetings click here. To register for any of the webinars or find out more information about a meeting click on their links.
August 2010
(all times are eastern)
Greensboro, NC: August 19, 6:30-8:00pm-The Joys of Adopting from Russia
You may also view upcoming classes offered by our education partner Heart of the Matter Seminars on the Education Events page. |
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Sincerely,
Carolina Adoption |
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