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Transport of Haitian Orphans Slows Significantly

The Haitian government has dramatically slowed its transportation of Haitian orphans to the U.S., amid fears that undocumented children may be victims of human trafficking.
"Haiti's prime minister, Jean-Max Bellerive, told the Miami Herald his government has considerable fears that children may be scooped up in the streets of Port-au-Prince by nongovernmental organizations. The government also has concerns that children may be trafficked into prostitution or slavery." [Source: The Palm Beach Post]
Lawyers and adoption agencies have been working around the clock to finalize paperwork on as many children as possible, the Post reported. Most agencies are also re-processing paperwork for potential adoptive parents, including a background check, to ensure they are legitimate.

Labels: international, haiti

Posted By: Aspen/CRC