·       Continuing to assist the government of Panama with implementation of Policies and Procedures, including an update once the new adoption law is officially passed, plus staff training on the changes.

·       Provide training to the government of Panama, police department and orphanages in regards to child abuse and neglect: we applied for a grant from USAID and will need matching funds to complete this important task.  Sexual exploitation is horrendous in this country, which is a gateway country for trafficking, and the country is not equipped with the expertise on how to handle the investigations, intake and treatment.

·       Continue providing programs and outings in orphanages similar to those described in previous newsletters.

·       Possibility for opening a special needs orphanage: this is a huge need in Panama, especially for older children with HIV.

·       Heart's Cry Children's Ministry: Family Services -- a division of HCCM that will focus on being the in-country provider for adoptions in Panama.  This division would focus on being a liason between Prospective Adoptive Parents and the Central Authority, both domestically in Panama and internationally.  We would facilitate general and special needs adoptions.  We have been invited by the Director for Colombia and other countries to be the in-country providers for their special needs adoptions, as well.  We plan to send an updated announcement regarding this exciting opportunity in the near future that will detail the plans for implementation.

·       Opportunity to assist many other countries with Hague adoption implementation: we have received requests from countries like Barbados and Jamaica, as 3^rd world countries are desperate for assistance similar to that which we have provided in Panama.