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	<title>From Hope to Reality &#187; Adoption Programs</title>
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		<title>Cambodia Adoption Update</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:56:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cambodia Adoption]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Cambodian government has announced its intention to resume international child placement as early as April 1, 2012. This means adoptions in Cambodia will not resume for U.S. Citizens or Non-U.S. Citizens before April 1, 2012. The U.S. has stated that specific safeguards and procedures must be in place before it will agree to allow [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Nightlight Volunteers turn Tragedy into Hope</title>
		<link>http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/archives/3421/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:57:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Orphan Care / Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uganda Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uganda Mission Trip]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uganda Orphanage]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Three months ago and on the other side of the globe, a 2-year-old African orphan named Vivian died of bacterial meningitis. While the news might not seem so out of the ordinary considering the continent&#8217;s state of affairs, Vivian&#8217;s death was a blow to two local residents who had met and come to love the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Uganda Mission Trip June 2011</title>
		<link>http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/archives/3365/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:05:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[International Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mission Trips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uganda Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uganda Mission Trip]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Nightlight team has been in Uganda for 3 days, and I am just now getting around to updating the blog. We have had 3 very busy days and last night, we had a black out in the evening. There are so many wonderful stories to share of God’s grace and love and, I’m certain [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Adopting the HIV Positive Child, Part III: Telling Your Family and Friends</title>
		<link>http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/archives/3333/</link>
		<comments>http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/archives/3333/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2011 14:34:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[HIV/AIDS Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Special Needs Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uganda Adoption]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Before you adopt a child—any child—it is only natural to consider what the response of friends and family will be. After all, this is one of the steps in the adoption process—telling others.]]></description>
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		<title>Adopting the HIV Positive Child, Part II</title>
		<link>http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/archives/3291/</link>
		<comments>http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/archives/3291/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 16:42:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[HIV/AIDS Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[International Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Medical]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Orphan Care / Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Special Needs Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uganda Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ukraine Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HIV+ children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[medical]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uganda]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ukraine]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Adopting a child from another country who is HIV positive requires no special visa beyond the usual IR-3 or IR-4 visas.  However, you will want to be prepared for the adoption, getting through the  process of bringing a child home,  and the care of a such a child.  We will next discuss the day-to-day issues of raising an HIV+ child. ]]></description>
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		<title>Spina Bifida Occulta: Part II</title>
		<link>http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/archives/3212/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:55:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[China Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[International Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Medical]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Special Needs Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spina Bifida]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[China]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[medical]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[special needs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[spina bifida]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Spina Bifida Occulta occurs in 10-20% of the population. Many people have no symptoms, but for those who do, these can vary widely. Surgery and treatment can also be effective. ]]></description>
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		<title>New Homestudy and Post-placement Requirements for China Adoptions</title>
		<link>http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/archives/3154/</link>
		<comments>http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/archives/3154/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Adoption Home Study]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Adoption Law]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[China Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[International Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Post-Placement and Post-Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Special Needs Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[post-placement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[psychological reports]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The  China Centre for Children’s Welfare and Adoption released some new homestudy and post-placements requirements. These new guidelines and regulations for the homestudy go into effect as of October 1, 2011; and those regarding post placement visits and reports apply to families who receive Notice of Coming to China for Adoption after August 1, 2011. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>China changes course: singles are now able to adopt</title>
		<link>http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/archives/3088/</link>
		<comments>http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/archives/3088/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:46:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Adoption Programs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[China Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[International Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Special Needs Adoption]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This week we received two breaking news items from China. The first is that the CCAA, as of February 15, 2011, is now referred to as the China Centre for Children’s Welfare and Adoption (CCCWA). The greater news, however, is that single women are now permitted to adopt from China.  Years ago, when single women [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Making the Decision to Adopt a Child with Clubfoot: Part IV</title>
		<link>http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/archives/3047/</link>
		<comments>http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/archives/3047/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:04:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[China Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Clubfoot]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Special Needs Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[China special needs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[clubfoot]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[medical]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[waiting children]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Meeting the challenges of a child with clubfoot is most likely very doable. You must also consider the other adjustment issues the child will also be having. To learn more about waiting children with clubfoot and other special needs, do register to receive  information through Constant Contact.]]></description>
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		<title>Clubfoot: Pre-Adoption Assessment of a Child Referral&#8211;Part III</title>
		<link>http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/archives/3021/</link>
		<comments>http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/blog/archives/3021/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:26:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[China Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Clubfoot]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[International Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Medical]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Special Needs Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Transracial Adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[assessment and evaluation of a child's needs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[China]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[clubfoot]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health care providers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[medical]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[referral of a child]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[special needs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[specialists for treating clubfoot]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[When you are referred a child, you will want to have the child's condition evaluated. Nightlight provides an extensive list of health care providers who can evaluate your child and  those who provide services once your child is home. If your child has clubfoot, you may want a specialist in this area to evaluate a child's file so that you can be very well-prepared for the types of treatment the child may need. ]]></description>
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