As most of you know, as of last week adoptions in Ethiopia were expected to SLOW DOWN TREMENDOUSLY but yesterday we got this email from our family coordinator that sounds pretty positive for us as adopting parents and mostly importantly for the ORPHANS in Ethiopia.
Dear Todd and Amber,
We are writing to update you on the current situation in Ethiopia. While meetings between Ethiopian government officials continue, we have seen positive steps. Within MOWA, there have been significant and positive personnel changes which have resulted in a overall staff turnover and changes in the adoption unit. This unit is now called the Ministry of Women's, Youth, and Children's Affairs(MOWYCA). We are hopeful and expectant that the new leadership will not only support processing an adequate number of favorable recommendation letters, but also implement policies that will best serve the children. Due to the staffing changes, we anticipate much transition over the next few weeks. However, we expect that once everyone is settled into their new positions, MOWYCA will work to process a higher number of recommendation letters than they are currently able to process.
We have continued to receive optimistic feedback and have seen how the Ethiopian government is very committed to adoption. I hope this information is an encouragement to your family. We will continue to update you with any confirmed information we receive.
Blessings,
Jennifer Allen
Praise God!!! Thank you for praying on our behalf and mostly importantly the orphans behalf over the last couple of weeks. PLEASE continue to pray that the new process will be more timely and overall better for everyone involved in seeing that the orphans in Ethiopia are cared for and being united with families that will love them.
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