03/13/2009

March in Albania

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We received and sent several dossier this month for families. We also have referral of three children at the end of February. Two of the children were amongst the waiting children and the third family is adopting a healthy school age child.

Wait time for referral of "healthy" young children continues to be 2+ years. Increased number of domestic adoptions by Albanian citizens and greater assistance to parents so that they can keep their family intact are two of the reasons for decreasing numbers of young children waiting for families. We are thankful for this change as it indicates that Albania is growing stronger.

We are also honored to be a part of the programs that are involved with this change. Bethany Albania has several programs that help families that are at risk. One program that I was able to personally observe is the Shepherding program. This program assists young women who are pregnant, may have been a victim of trafficking, and are otherwise without support. Many of these women, without Bethany Albania's help, would have either aborted their children or abandoned them. Many of the children would have died due to poor health care by the mothers during pregnancy or shortly after birth due to the mothers inability to provide care for their child. You can learn more about this program and others by contacting our Advancement department.

03/13/2009

What is needed for the children of Albania

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There are approximately 143 million orphans in the world today.
Many children are older, or a sibling group. Some children have medical, physical or developmental challenges.
We aren't asking you to help 143 million orphans, but you can make a difference by being a Bethany Prayer Warrior.

Prayer Warriors will receive pictures and information of children waiting through Bethany.

We ask that you pray for the children.
Pray for families who are willing to accept the children with special placement needs into their hearts and homes.
Pray for those who will never be adopted. May someone come into their life and love and care for them.
 
Each of us is part of the Body of Christ. It is He in us that is more than able to make a difference.

If you want to be added to the Prayer Warrior group and receive emails about waiting children, please send an email to:
jvandyke@bethany.org