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Adoptive mother returns child to Russia

Posted April 14, 2010 by Shannon Suda

Categories: International Adoption

If you have read a newspaper or listened to a news broadcast in the US recently, you are likely aware of the story of 7 year old Artyum whose adoptive mother sent him back to Russia on a flight alone and unaccompanied with a note addressed to Russian authorities.

LSS wants to assure everyone that our staff in the US and Russia are actively advocating on behalf of Russian children.  As members of the Joint Council of International Children’s Services (JCICS), LSS is participating in the Call to Action regarding Russia and we are encouraging all families to participate as well.  Please see the JCICS website .

As recently as today (4/14/10), no halts in processing of adoptions have occurred as a result of this incident, despite media reports to the contrary.  For the most up to date information, visit the JCICS website and LSS will keep you informed.

Thank you all for your compassion for this child and for the thousands like him who wait and wonder if they will ever experience the arms of a supportive and caring family

If you share your story, would you copy LSS adoption in on any stories or videos that they may share with this call to action below.   Send your stories to Martha Nack at Martha.Nack@lsswis.org or Shannon Suda at Shannon.Suda@lsswis.org

4/14/10 - Most recent media as reported by JCICS

Amongst the many media stories related to intercountry adoption in Russia, you might find the following of particular interest.

NPR – The Diane Rehm Show – today’s show with three Members of Joint Council: Tom DiFilipo, Dr. Jane Aronson, and Janice Goldwater, Executive Director of Adoptions Together

http://thedianerehmshow.org/audio-player?nid=12403  or http://thedianerehmshow.org/

CNN – among other issues, this article covers Joint Council’s efforts

http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/04/13/russian.adoption.families/index.html?hpt=C2

CNN – Anderson Cooper 360 – an interview with Dr. Jane Aronson, Joint Council Board Member and President of World Wide Orphans

http://cnn.com/video/?/video/bestoftv/2010/04/13/ac.aronson.bloom.adoption.outrage.cnn

Associated Press (AP) – among other issues, this article covers the petition/letter to President Obama and President Medvedev

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i3Rw9Sd3edhal-teMhukyrbN237gD9F2EU3O3