Aims

AACASA's aims are:

To encourage and support Australian families in adopting African children for whom authorities in their countries of birth consider overseas adoption the most appropriate choice of care.

To provide information advice and support for families who have adopted from African countries.

To support and encourage proper inter-country adoption practices in accordance with The Hague Convention on Inter-country Adoption.

To support African children and the maintenance of their culture within their Australian community.

To provide aid and support to African children in need as well as for those awaiting adoption.

To promote understanding and support for inter-country adoption within the Australian community. AACASA works in co-operation with the State/Territory adoption units and other non-government organisations to achieve these aims.

How AACASA can help you with the adoption process

AACASA is NOT an adoption agency.

It does not handle adoptions.

It is not responsible for your adoption.

As a part of your package membership and in accordance with its aims, AACASA undertakes to:

    * provide any support to you during your adoption that is within our powers to provide,
    * offer any further helpful information concerning your trip to and stay in Ethiopia,
    * provide up-to-date information wherever possible,
    * assist you in any way we can to help you make the experience of your Ethiopian adoption as enjoyable as possible.

 AACASA representatives are available to discuss any questions, problems or concerns that members may have.

This information and advice is often based on personal experiences and is provided with the best intentions but no responsibility is taken for any advice or information that is or is not provided.
 

What you're responsible for in the adoption process.

The Support Package has full information on your responsibilities.


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