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By: Stepping On Legos » Blog Archive » Did you think I would never speak out?

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 05:45:25 +0000

[...] NOIDs are not given out lightly. They are not common. They are not given without serious investigation [...]

By: Company’s Gone, Let’s Get Down to Business « Mrs. Broccoli Guy

Company’s Gone, Let’s Get Down to Business « Mrs. Broccoli Guy — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 19:01:32 +0000

[...] just all go right to the topic on everyone’s minds: The NOIDS. First, raise your hand if you were surprised to hear about them. Is your hand up? WHY? This should [...]

By: Sadness over ethics, or lack there of « Waiting For Our Sweet Pea

Sadness over ethics, or lack there of « Waiting For Our Sweet Pea — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:58:56 +0000

[...] *EDITED: I wanted to post a link from Voices for Vietnam Adoption Integrity of a very informative article by Nicki about NOIDs. On NOIDs [...]

By: Voices for Vietnam Adoption Integrity » Blog Archive » I-600 Filing Changes: A Step In the Right Direction?

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 21:09:21 +0000

[...] and emotionally costly for families and for agencies. The very few families who are issued NOIDs (Notice of Intent to Deny) are forced to make a very difficult decision to abandon their newly adopted child and return home [...]

By: Julie

Julie — Thu, 24 May 2007 05:31:26 +0000

I have read with interest postings on this site. I am interested in adopting from Vietnam, but have not chosen an agency. It seems that some have more information than I, such as agencies that are referring a high percentage of twins, an agency that was denied a license 4 times by the Vietnamese authorities, a woman who said she was offered 4 referrals before even finishing her dossier!, etc. For those of you who have experience or knowledge that would help me choose an agency, saw things when you were adopting in Vietnam, would greatly appreciate a private message to mittens9@cox.net. I will not share the information with anyone unless expressly authorized in your E-Mail. Please be assured that I am reading posts on other sites as well, but find comments on this site very insightful and informative.
Thank You.
Julie
PAP

By: Traci

Traci — Fri, 18 May 2007 19:29:35 +0000

I agree with your feelings on NOIDs - we were extremely close to being the recipient of one. The child we had been referred had documents of origin that could not be authenticated… Our agency handled this with issue exceptional expertise and patience. Although, we wanted nothing more than to bring that child, the child we had grown to love so deeply during the 9 months that we had stared at his referral picture… we knew that we wanted no part of potential corruption. I do not know if this is a case of child trafficking… however - just the question left is chilled. We have been in the process of adopting from Vietnam for almost 2 years now and are waiting on a G&R for our 2nd referral (different orphanage). Throughout this entire ordeal… I can say with all honesty, I am glad for the laws and policies that govern international adoption - whatever the delay.

By: ellen

ellen — Thu, 17 May 2007 18:25:26 +0000

Hi Nicki,
Thanks for starting this site!! When I first started the adoption process (along with DH, but let’s be honest, mostly he just signs the papers where I tell him to…LOL), it did not even occur to me that there might be ethical considerations. I was ignorant and all my limited knowledge was based on China, where I knew there were lots of girls abandoned. Then as I began doing research (admittedly AFTER deciding on Vietnam), I started to get worried about our adoption being ethical. I have spent hours combing the net trying to learn more and I know your blog will be a great asset to all of us! I am still trying to decide if we should continue in Vietnam, and have started exploring Ethiopia and Kazakhstan but for now I’m sticking with the country as we feel so drawn to it. At any rate, one question on this NOID Issue: how do we find out if our agency has had any? I read somewhere once that we should find out but HOW? Are there lists anywhere? If not, can we start one on this site?
Ellen
PAP, finishing homestudy