A Friendlier CCAA?
Apparently, the CCAA is going to start notifying agencies that a new SN list is about to be released. I’m assuming the agencies have complained about having to wait up all night to see if a list gets released, and the CCAA is responding to that.
This may sound like a simple thing, but I kind of think this is a big deal. We haven’t seen much from the new director yet, but this would seem to be the CCAA trying to get along with the agencies. I can imagine that in the past the response would have been something along the lines of that not being the CCAA’s problem, and then the CCAA just making it that much harder to guess when a new list would come out. But, to actually agree to notify agencies that a list is forthcoming – I’m choosing to see this as a positive sign.
December 17th, 2009 at 8:42 am
I wholeheartedly agree.
Not only is it a positive sign, but it puts agencies on much more even footing. As it stands, a PAP would want to research an agencies’ policy on monitoring the list… obviously a more aggressive agency would be preferred to one that only checks for the list during US business hours. But if the CCAA is going to give a heads up, then the playing field would be leveled.
This is great news for everyone!
December 17th, 2009 at 8:42 am
I totally agree with you….this seems like a small thing, but it indicates a consideration of others and that’s new and improved. So, YAY. I’ll happily take any small positive steps!
December 17th, 2009 at 9:06 am
WOW…I’m sure that not only PAPs are going to appreciate this but SWs as well. BRAVO CCAA BRAVO!
December 17th, 2009 at 9:57 am
our agency confirmed this.
this is huge news for families like ours that have agencies who do not monitor the list overnight. we’ve been in the SN program for close to 2.5 years without a match.
this is what the notice from the CCAA said:
“Thanks to the joints efforts of all parties, more and more children who have special needs are being placed with adoptive families in a proper and fast manner since the application of CCAA On-Line System for Placement of Special Needs Children. Hereby, we would like to express our sincere thanks and deep respect to you and the adoptive families that have offered loving care to these children.
In order to take a full advantage of this system, make it easier the practice of adoption agencies, and improve work efficiency, a pre-notice release mechanism will be employed with a due consideration from December 2009, i.e., every time before a shared list of children with special needs is about to be put out, the CCAA will notify you of the time through the special needs online mailing system, please keep an eye on it.”
December 17th, 2009 at 10:27 am
It’s small but it’s positive so we’ll take it even though we are not involved with the SN program.
December 17th, 2009 at 10:38 am
Hey All.
I’m single, older…and had/have an LID of 5/19.06. I did adopt a little 7 y/o sweetheart from China in 2008. She’s a first and possibly any only (still testing the waters w/other countries).
When I was waiting, I felt NO ONE, NO ONE could understand my feelings except other 1st time waiters (and even more so singles who had fewer options). Although I’ve been home for 14 months, I STILL feel this way — but not at an emotional level anymore b/c my daughter is here. RQ is right: emotional and volatile accurately describes how 1st time waiters can feel. They’re stuck btwn a rock and hard place when commenting (about having no children) to others who do — even though there is the commonality of the wait.
Also, adopting an older child is so very totally different (IMHO) than adopting a younger child/baby. It’s been a WONDERFUL experience for me, but when in China…I was almost jealous of others with little ones b/c of the challenges I was facing at the time, and I DID my homework before I left. However, this too passed. I realized that nearly EVERY one adopting had challenges of some sort that possibly just weren’t visible to others. Life is just that way: each child is different. Any life change of this nature will have its ups and downs.
All that to say….I can totally see why 1st time waiters might need a room to ‘unload’ their emotions and make comments – and maybe offer great suggestions.
Best to all,
Vicki
http://waiting4emily.blogspot.com/
December 17th, 2009 at 11:51 am
I think it is wonderful!
December 17th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
I think this is fantastic news! A very postiive step for smaller agencies without all the resources–like mine!
Steph
December 17th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
That’s great! Our agency doesn’t really use the shared list, but for people that do, this will help them a lot.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
I think it is wonderful that the new director wants to treat the agencies (and PAP’s) with more respect by giving them this head’s up. It may seem like a small bit of info, but it’s a start. The important thing is that they are committing to give out MORE information, and that is a very good sign. Our family is now complete, but my heart still breaks for those still waiting. I hope with all my heart that the CCAA will continue to take steps to keep agencies and PAP’s better informed on what is happening.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Where can I find a picture of the Nancheng Social Wefare Institute….that’s where my baby is….in Jangxi…or for those that have been there….would you share a picture? Thanks!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Great News! I think they know the SN’s program has been a success and there are many families wanting to parent these lovely children. Where friends volunteer they are hoping that it will be run more effectively so they can place their SN’s children earlier. I think that Sn’s will become the predominate progam and maybe they will make it run smoothly and fast. When we adopted our ds in 2006 our LID was 1/31/2006 and we were home with our ds 5/13/2006.
December 17th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Anything to try & level the field is a good thing. So many countries with only a few families waiting get little chance at referring due to the dominance of certain agencies who work through the night for their clients. While this 24/7 ethic will continue at least other agencies/depts can now have the opportunity to put on additional staff at referral times.
I see this as a move toward making China a SN program.
December 17th, 2009 at 10:50 pm
Ava-
That is where my daughter is also. We may be traveling together. Lisa Ling’s story-China’s Lost Girls- follows families who adopted in Nancheng and they go to the orphanage. If you don’t have a copy of the DVD, I think you can watch it on hulu. I still have it saved on my tivo from when it originally aired. I don’t think I can ever erase it, since it played a large part in my choice to adopt in China.
December 22nd, 2009 at 12:00 am
If they’re friendlier, I hope they’ll also be more open about exceptions for SN adoptions. Could it be possible that singles could adopt again? Hope so!