For 65 American families, Mother's Day was especially sweet this year. This Sunday, Kyrgyzstan lifted their Ban on International Adoptions.
Two years ago, these 65 families were matched with children living in orphanages in Kyrgyzstan. When a ban was announced in February 2009, the families and children were left in limbo awaiting the rescinding of the moratorium. Sadly, two of the children passed away, with many others in urgent need of medical care that is more readily available in the United States.
Approximately 11,000 children reside in Kyrgyzstan's 120 orphanages and children's homes. Although the US has an established program with Kyrgyzstan, BC does not have a program running at this time.
Contact your local BC agency if you are interested in learning more about Kyrgyzstan or other adoption options in Eastern Europe.
Learn more about the children and the country here:
http://kidstoadopt.org/adoption-programs/kyrgyzstan-adoption/
http://www.rainbowkids.com/countries/CountryGuideLines.aspx?id=93
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