International adoption bill orphaned

Critics say new policy aims to protect pricey foreign adoptions

By Cheryl Wetzstein - The Washington Times - Tuesday, May 20, 2014

A bipartisan bill to reform international adoption in the U.S. is running into stiff opposition.

Proponents say U.S. foreign policy and programming need to be reorganized to help ensure that millions of orphans are relocated from institutions to families, and that ethical, inter-country adoption by Americans is part of that solution.

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TESTIMONY OF NEIL BOOTHBY, PHD , U.S. GOVERNMENT SPECIAL ADVISOR AND SENIOR COORDINATOR TO THE USAID ADMINISTRATOR ON CHILDREN IN ADVERSITY, BEFORE THE SENATE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON STATE, FOREIGN OPERATIONS

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Thank you Chairman Leahy, Ranking Member Graham and Members of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, for the opportunity to speak with you today about the U.S. Government Action Plan on Children in Adversity. Thank you for your continued support for our efforts to make a difference in the lives of millions of children.

Overview

The U.S. Government Action Plan on Children in Adversity is the first-ever whole-of-government strategic guidance for U.S. Government international assistance for children. It is a requirement of Public Law 109-95. Seven U.S. Government agencies and departments have endorsed the Action Plan, which was cleared by OMB and launched at the White House on December 19, 2012.

ahpsp-c] Joint Council Update - Senator Landrieu to Announce New Legislation

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USAID releases policy guidance for children in adversity worldwide

Goals include reducing numbers of exploited, abused children

Publish date: MAR 01, 2013 Print

By: Kathryn Foxhall

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) along with representatives from 7 government agencies and departments released last December the first-ever “Action Plan on Children in Adversity,” saying that the plan provides overall policy and guidance for US international assistance “to ensure that children not only survive, but thrive.”

REMARKS BY USAID ADMINISTRATOR RAJIV SHAH AT THE CHILDREN IN ADVERSITY NATIONAL ACTION PLAN LAUNCH

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Remarks as Prepared

Good afternoon. Thank you, Cokie, for your kind introduction and serving as our moderator this afternoon.

Before we begin, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the terrible tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, and remember the young lives lost. Over the past few days, I have felt—as I imagine many did—the particular anguish of a parent who sends his children off to school every day. And I have felt an even deeper desire to protect them from all that is violent and hurtful in our world.

U.S. Government action plan promises brighter futures for vulnerable children

“Path to Freedom” aims to help Obama Administration make good on promises to eliminate human trafficking

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A Conspiracy of Goodness

Posted by Neil Boothby, PhD, U.S. Government Special Advisor and Senior Coordinator to the USAID Administrator on Children in Adversity on Monday, December 17th 2012

Neil Boothby is U.S. Government Special Advisor and Senior Coordinator to the Administrator on Children in Adversity. Photo Credit: Columbia University.

I’ve found there are some things on which everyone can agree.

Children need strong beginnings – health, nutrition and nurturing care – to live their most productive lives;

Landrieu Priorities for Vulnerable Children Pass Congress

December 17, 2011

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., founding Co-Chair of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption, today announced that the U.S. Congress has passed key provisions for vulnerable children, including the creation of the Families First Pilot Program. This program will provide up to $4.5 million for partner governments to improve their programs for children living outside of family care. These provisions were included in year-end federal funding legislation, which passed the Senate today. It has already passed the House and now must be signed into law by the President.

"Children living outside of a family may be found living on the streets or in institutions, toiling under exploitative labor conditions, or suffering from sexual and other forms of abuse. Today's youth will inherit the world we leave behind, so it is imperative that U.S. investments abroad successfully provide vulnerable children with opportunities to reach their full potential," Sen. Landrieu said. "The Families First Pilot Program will allow the U.S. to partner with foreign countries to improve their child welfare programs, helping children around the world live happier, safer and more productive lives."

The purpose of the Family First Pilot Project is to:

Mara Cavanagh Mara.Cavanagh@lumos.org.uk

11 Apr (6 days ago)

to me, Charles, Anna, nb2101

Dear Roelie,

Thank you for attending the seminar co-hosted by Lumos and Claude Moraes’ office last Tuesday. Please find attached a letter from Georgette.