You are invited to join the 2009 Fall "Journey of Hope"
If you are in Indiana or a surrounding state (within 2 hours driving distance) and willing to host a child from the Ukraine please contact me at ukraineculturalexchange@gmail.com
Orphan Hosting in Indiana:
The Fatherless Foundation is bringing group of Ukrainian orphans to Indiana for a cultural exchange experience this fall. The children will stay with host families throughout the state of Indiana for approximately one month. The hosting experience is similar to having a foreign exchange student where the family will welcome a Ukrainian child into their home.
This hosting program was designed to give the children the experience of a lifetime and a much needed break from the orphanage setting. The goal of bringing them here to Indiana is to inspire and instill hope in these children. It will also let the children know that a family here in the United States cares about them. The host families are encouraged to stay in contact with the child they host once the child returns to Ukraine. For some of these children, this hosting experience will be the first time they have experienced a “normal” family life.
Host families DO NOT have to have any intentions of adopting a child. This hosting program is not an adoption program. Host families play a big role in building awareness of international adoption by introducing their host child to family, friends, coworkers, and their church congregation through normal activities while the child is with the family.
If the host family decides to pursue an adoption in Ukraine, the family may request to adopt the child they hosted. There is no way to know if the child hosted is legally available for adoption until the family has submitted their paperwork to the adoption center in Ukraine. Our purpose is to give these children a fabulous experience surrounded by love and attention and the knowledge that a family in the United States loves him or her.
These children are older children ages 7 -14 years old. All that is required is a background check and home visit.
If you are willing to open your heart to a child visiting from Ukraine please contact me. I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Valerie - Ukraineculturalexchange@gmail.com
