Orphan Hosting Programs - Weigh in With Your Opinions, Experiences

Published: July 14, 2007, 8:00 am

Tags: international adoption, adoption, adoption blogs, laura christianson, orphan hosting programs

One of my most popular posts discusses cultural exchange programs for orphans. It's time to update that post and I need your help. If you have participated in or run an orphan hosting program, in which an orphaned child from another country (often Eastern Europe or Guatemala) visits your country for 1-3 weeks and stays in your home (with the ultimate goal of being adopted), I'd love to share your experiences and impressions. Please e-mail me your responses to any/all of the following questions, and I'll write and post an article about hosting programs: What is the name/Web address of your orphan hosting program? Do you need to be actively seeking adoption in order to participate in the program? What training do host families receive prior to the child's visit? How much does it cost to participate in the program? How long does the child stay in your home? What host program activities do you and the child participate in during the visit? What is the most challenging aspect of

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