Some good things

1. First, Constantine's RR page now has his Guardian Angel badge. That's us!

2. I joined the Reece's Rainbow Facebook group. It seems like a great resource. No one there seems too flustered by the halt in adoptions, so I'm trying to be positive about that aspect. This too shall pass.

3. Some of the people in the FB group seem to know a lot about Region 15, Constantine's region. A nice woman named Kelly posted that "he's not in my Charlotte's groupa, but he's in the same baby house. Mytischi. It is a good baby house. The director there, Olga, loves her children very much. He is in good hands." Yay!

Here is a rundown about Region 15 from the RR website:

- 3 trips are required

- 1st trip, Both parents for 5-7 days

- 2-3 month wait for the judge to appoint the court hearing

- Both parents travel for 2nd trip about 7 days, both parents leave after the court hearing

- 30-day waiting period is NOT waived for special needs

- Only one parent would need to return after the 30-day wait

- Up to 5 young children in the home if the family income is sizeable (the adopted child being the 5th child)

- Both parents must be younger than 60 years

- Parents may NOT be currently on anti-depressants; prior history of anti-depressants may be permitted on a case-by-case basis

- No criminal background (DWI's acceptable on a case by case basis)

- EASY TRAVEL IN-COUNTRY

- Fee includes orphanage donation

- Married couples and single heterosexual mothers may apply

- Un-related children may not be adopted simultaneously

- Total program and travel fees approx $35-40K

- Open to Canadians, albeit with separate requirements

I won't comment on the cultural discrimination against the depressed, or the fact that a DWI is okay, or the heterosexual mothers deal. Not right now. I do find this frustrating, I must admit.

Yes, the cost is high compared to, say, Bulgaria. But don't let the price tag scare you; there are a million fundraising activities out there and scores of people who can help.

If the financial picture is frightening, why not consider Megan? She has nearly $24,000 in her grant fund, meaning nearly the entire price is funded. Please consider her if finances are the only thing standing in your way!

Megan (already transferred)