Carolina Adoption Services
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Adopt a Waiting Child
Adoption News
Fee & Form Changes
Learn More
Country Updates
Adopt a Waiting Child
Two sweet boys are waiting for you to welcome them in to your family.  Each boy needs a bit more love and attention for a special need, but is ready to blossom.  They are waiting for adoption in an Eastern European country.  Pictures and medical information are available on each boy for families who are interested. 

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This little boy is 3 years old and he was born prematurely.  He is diagnosed with severe hearing loss in both ears and he is experiencing developmental delays.  He has a hearing device and is able to hear.  He is ready to be part of a forever family that will help him reach his full potential! 

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This adorable boy just turned two years old.  He is diagnosed with ichthyosis, which is a genetic skin disorder often notice by extremely dry and peeling skin.  He enjoys playing with other children, building towers, and he follows instructions of his caregivers.  Will you be his forever family?

CAS has several waiting children.  See more on the 
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.
Gifts to Support Children!
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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December 2010
Greetings!  

The holidays are upon us.  It is a wonderful time of year with friends and family.  Please keep the children without homes and families in your hearts.
Important:  The CAS website was experiencing some problems the week after Thanksgiving.  If you made a payment online, donated, or applied, please contact Cindi to be sure we received your information.

Remember to use Good Shop and Good SGoodSearch: You Search...We Give!earch while doing your holiday shopping.  With each purchase or search they donate money to CAS.  Just designate CAS as your charity. 
 
The staff at CAS loves receiving the family pictures during the holidays!  Thanks for thinking of us! 

We wish you a warm and safe holiday season!
ADOPTION NEWS 
Cute girls adopted from Moldova   
Moldova:  CAS hosts a delegation of officials.

Bulgaria:  A family receives a referral.

Russia:  This program continues to hum along.  A great option for families interested in a young child.
Mexico:  CAS attends meetings with U.S. and Mexican officials.
Fee & Form Changes

USCIS Fee Changes:
As of November 23, 2010 the fees for all immigration fillings have increased.  The fees for I-800A/I-800 and I-600A/I-600 will increase to $720.  Biometrics (fingerprinting) will increase to $85 and citizenship certificates will be $550.  If you have any questions about the change of fees, you may contact your program coordinator or visit the USCIS website.

USCIS Form Changes:
Please use the I-800A/I-600A forms with the effective date of November 24, 2010.  Old forms will be accepted with the new fees.  To download the new forms go to the USCIS website.
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.


December 2010 
(all times are eastern)
Raleigh, NC: December 13, 6:30-8:00pm
Greensboro, NC: December 16, 6:30-8:00pm
Your Adoption Options Webinar:  December 14, 8:00pm
  

You may also view upcoming classes offered by our education partner, Heart of the Matter Seminars, on the Education Events page.
Sincerely,
 
Carolina Adoption 
800.632.9312     www.carolinaadoption.org