Category Archives: General
Country Updates
Here are some excerpts from country updates families received this week:
RUSSIA
Dear Families,
I hope that this email finds you well. This is an update about the program and how things are going in Russia.
We have had a very busy summer. A lot of families have traveled and we received several referrals over the [...]
Books by CWA Parents
Here a few books by our parents. If you know of more, please let me know; I’d love to add them to our list!
Summer Snow By Nicole Baart
After the Leaves Fall By Nicole Baart
The Moment Between By Nicole Baart
You’re My Little Love Bug (Parent Love Letters) By Heidi R. Weimer
Love from My Heart to a [...]
Ukraine Update
Ludmilla has learned this week that the pre-registration process (with just 5 simple documents) in Ukraine will be extended indefinitely at this point. We have had several families pre-register throughout the spring, summer and early fall. It is working out perfectly for them, to have an appointed date to have [...]
Kathy’s Corner-Nightmares vs. Night Terrors
What is the difference between a nightmare and night terrors?
A nightmare usually occurs during the REM cycle of sleep. This is the light stage of sleep. A nightmare often happens during the early hours of the morning. A nightmare is a bad dream. Children are able to be comforted during a nightmare. Children are aware [...]
Post by CWA Family
The following post was submitted by CWA adoptive Mom, Heidi Rinkenberger/Ethiopia Program. Thank you, Heidi! If you are interested in allowing us to post your CWA adoption-related story, please let me know!
Six months ago. Six, short, incredibly long, months have passed since stage one of our adoptions finished out. Six months ago, [...]
CWF/Donation Appreciation
By Louis Fawcett/CWF Director of Development
Stephne Bowers conveys her thanks for all the items you have sent to help children in Soddo, Awassa and Shashamene Ethiopia who are waiting to be adopted. The clothing room is currently full, so please wait a few months before sending more clothing items.
Current items needed are:
Flip-flops [...]
Kathy’s Corner
Talking about Adoption
I remember walking into a doctor’s office when my daughter was five. She said in a very loud voice, “Why are all of these people staring at us?” Everyone immediately put their eyes down and back onto their magazine page. She was beginning to notice how other people reacted to [...]
Recommended Reading Volume 4
About Ethiopia
Notes from the Hyena’s Belly: An Ethiopian Boyhood By Nega Mezlekia
The Lion’s Whiskers and Other Ethiopian Tales: Revised Edition By Brent K. Asbabranner
No Laughter Here By Rita Williams-Garcia
A History of Ethiopia Updated Edition By Harold G. Marcus
Teenage Refugees from Ethiopia Speak Out (In Their Own Voices) From Rosen Publishing Group
The Chains of Heaven: An [...]
KYRGYZSTAN Call to Action
Below is a call to action initiated by Joint Council on International Children’s Services (JCICS) This is one of the fastest ways for us to reach as many people as possible with this information! Please ask your friends and family to participate too!
CALL TO ACTION: Kyrgyzstan
Dear Friends and Families,
Joint Council is working [...]
Recommended Reading Volume 3
International Travel
China (Country Guide) By Damian Harper
Moon Guatemala (Moon Handbooks) By Al Argueta
Guatemala (Country Guide) By Lucas Vidgen
Lonely Planet Guatemala By Conner Gorry
Ethiopia & Eritrea (Country Guide) By Matt Phillips
Ethiopian Amharic (Lonely Planet Phrasebooks) By Tilahun Kebebe, Daniel Aboye Aberra
Ethiopian Amharic Phrasebook By Tilahun Kebede, Catherine Snow
Lonely Planet Ethiopia (Video) [VHS]From Lonely Planet
Russian: Lonely [...]
