NOTICE:

WEST SANDS ADOPTION’S CHINA PROGRAM HAS NOW BEEN EXPANDED TO INCLUDE THE CHILD WAITING (SPECIAL NEEDS) PROGRAM FOR ANY AGE OR GENDER. PLEASE CALL 702-346-4922 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

ETHIOPIA IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING ADOPTION APPLICATIONS FROM MARRIED COUPLES AND SINGLE WOMEN FROM THE AGES OF 25 TO 55. APPLY TODAY WHILE THIS WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY IS OPEN.

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ETHIOPIA ADOPTION PROGRAM UPDATE – February, 2009

Lynn and I just returned home from spending eight wonderful days with our staff in Ethiopia. We met with government officials, orphanage staff, foster home staff, and U.S. Embassy officials. We also met with officials from Ethiopian Airlines and three major hotels in Addis. In addition, we escorted two beautiful children from their foster homes to their adoptive family in Dallas, Texas.

We currently have 27 adoptions in progress in Ethiopia. Twelve will be finalized with the next two months. Our Ethiopian staff set a goal of assisting a minimum of 70 orphaned children to be placed with wonderful families in the United States through West Sands Adoptions in 2009! Our goal is to more than double that number in 2010. We are all committed to accomplishing this goal. In addition, WSA is in the process of establishing a Free Medical Clinic in Ethiopia.

We have worked hard to streamline the adoption process and keep the cost of adopting as low as possible. Please contact us at asacredmission@gmail.com, 435-313-6323 or toll-free at 866-677-3077 for: 1) A list of the step by step procedures in adopting from Ethiopia, and 2) Our current fee schedule. We will be more than happy to personally answer any questions you may have.

*Government policy (MOWA) allows single women to adopt from Ethiopia. Please note that the difference between the age of the adoptive mother and adoptive children should not exceed 40 years. For example, if an adoptive mother is age 55, she can adopt children 15 years of age or older.

Your stay in Addis need only take three days to complete the adoption process and bring your child/children home.

We believe there is a beautiful child waiting for you in Ethiopia! Please contact us.

Friday, December 26, 2008

Merry Christmas!

Christmas greetings from some of our adoptive families.

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Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Hague Accreditation

We are happy to announce that on Friday, November 14, 2008, West Sands Adoptions was notified that we have received Hague accreditation from the Council on Accreditation. As a result of this accreditation, we will now be able to accept applications for China.

Thursday, November 13, 2008

The Latest Referrals


These are the latest referrals from China. Aren't they cute? They are group number 124A, and the log-in date is February 16, 2006.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Church sending Atmit to aid famine-stricken children in Ethiopia

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is sending 1.4 million pounds of Atmit, an easily digested porridge, to Ethiopia. This followed a report from the United Nations that food shortages in Ethiopia had reached alarming levels.

To read the article, please click on the link below:
http://deseretnews.com/cn/view/1,1721,500006893,00.html

Pictured below are church members in Ethiopia.

Thursday, September 18, 2008

The Hiatt Family






Pictured above are Roger and Merrilee Hiatt and their children. Roger and Merrilee traveleved to Ethopia this past July to pick up four children. They adopted two girls and two boys. Rahel, who is almost six, Jeruse, who is almost five, Mentesnot, who is four, and Ededeya, who is almost four. Three of the children are a sibling group.

Roger and Merrilee were in Ethiopia for five days. Despite the language and cultural barriers, they said they would definitely do it again. They have eight children of their own, two of which are living at home. Their four new children brings their number to twelve. What an incredible family!

Merrilee is home schooling the children for now, and they will start attending school in January. Congratulations and good luck to this wonderful family!

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Noel Nielsen's Darling Twins



Pictured above are Noel Nielsen and her twin daughters, Brenlyn Noel Nielsen and Brikelle Noel Nielsen. Brenlyn and Brikelle were adopted from The Village of Hope in Ethiopia. They were placed with Noel on July 7, 2008. Both Mom and girls are doing great. Besides being adorable, Brenlyn and Brikelle are very smart, high-energy, and happy little girls. They are both in excellent health, will eat everything except dairy, and are good sleepers. Congratulations to this beautiful family!
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