tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283674149915853764.post1272098507716940638..comments2024-02-15T23:56:02.370-08:00Comments on MPAK Blog: EP Status in Light of the New Adoption LawsSteve Morrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08485811260567035056noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283674149915853764.post-40277576533079826142012-09-30T18:43:28.895-07:002012-09-30T18:43:28.895-07:00Thanks Steve. We are anxiously awaiting news!Thanks Steve. We are anxiously awaiting news!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283674149915853764.post-69419177180081374872012-09-28T08:05:33.614-07:002012-09-28T08:05:33.614-07:00Many of you have been wondering on this. I'm s...Many of you have been wondering on this. I'm sorry I have been so busy for the past month. I will contact Korea again and try to get the latest updates. Thanks to all of you for being patient. Your questions and comments are all a strong evidence of your love for the waiting children.Steve Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08485811260567035056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283674149915853764.post-21123341586780069092012-09-28T07:39:11.277-07:002012-09-28T07:39:11.277-07:00Steve, we are a family that is supposed to be in t...Steve, we are a family that is supposed to be in the first group under the new law. It's now almost October and there haven't been any indications of any more EPs being submitted this year. You mentioned they were holding 10% of the EPs so everyone could "learn the ropes" with these new families. There are only 2 months left in the year. Any idea what's going on or if any adoptions will actually be completed in 2012 under the new laws?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283674149915853764.post-3426197660606371972012-08-30T10:17:23.546-07:002012-08-30T10:17:23.546-07:00HI Steve! Any new news on the implementation of t...HI Steve! Any new news on the implementation of the new law? Thanks in advance and many blessings for your advocating for these children!boxerloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382282851876178145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283674149915853764.post-43321343285780646202012-08-27T17:28:08.161-07:002012-08-27T17:28:08.161-07:00Any news from Korea?Any news from Korea?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283674149915853764.post-45497050381763626932012-08-23T21:01:40.299-07:002012-08-23T21:01:40.299-07:00Anyone heard word on travel clearance or EP moveme...Anyone heard word on travel clearance or EP movement?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283674149915853764.post-11659346300332651342012-08-20T06:57:22.042-07:002012-08-20T06:57:22.042-07:00We missed the cut-off for 2011 travel by a similar...We missed the cut-off for 2011 travel by a similar amount of time as you. Initially we were told that we were before the cutoff and didn't find out until 6 months later that we weren't. Then we were told that we'd travel in Feb 2012. Then things stalled again and we didn't travel until April. We waited 16 months to bring our son home. I know how hard it is to be in the "cut-off zone" but I can tell you that when your child is home you will not care anymore. That doesn't mean that I don't care about the system or that I don't care about the fact that my child's transition was made harder because of the long wait, but my personal pain of the wait washed away the moment we received travel call. As far as slowing down referrals, my understanding is that that has happened and that some families that will travel this year will not have even waited a year. There is definitely a piece of me that is bitter about that. However, with the referrals being slowed down it also means the age of children at referral is raising. Our son was almost 6 months when referred and I've heard recently that children are being referred at 10 or 11 months so even if your wait is less the children are still coming home older and after spending even more time with their foster families. That is the main problem, not how long we wait as families. Even though it's excrutiating.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283674149915853764.post-20395682415642443892012-08-19T23:57:35.918-07:002012-08-19T23:57:35.918-07:00"On the other hand, there have been some good..."On the other hand, there have been some good and courageous birthmothers that have decided to keep their babies..."<br /><br />Just a reminder that some people should not be parents. I'm not sure I would call someone 'good' just because they made the decision to keep their child. Courageous, for sure! <br /><br />Regardless, thanks for the good information!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283674149915853764.post-42492569912620989982012-08-18T17:20:32.932-07:002012-08-18T17:20:32.932-07:00Thanks Steve!Thanks Steve!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283674149915853764.post-36301355619623599682012-08-17T21:17:20.673-07:002012-08-17T21:17:20.673-07:00Sorry, I don't have a clue on this. They (the...Sorry, I don't have a clue on this. They (the Family Court) may learn the rope quickly or take longer to learn. I don't have any information on this. But I think they have till the end of December to fulfill the quota, so they might decide to take it slow and do it right as they are just starting on this new territory.Steve Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08485811260567035056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283674149915853764.post-40291659857282072062012-08-17T20:51:04.323-07:002012-08-17T20:51:04.323-07:00We were told that our agency would still fill it&#...We were told that our agency would still fill it's quota for the year 2012 despite the law being put in effect. However, they said no more EPs will be accepted by Korea until the family court paperwork/logistics were all worked out and ready to go. Steve, do you know about how long it will be for this to happen and when they might start requesting EP submissions again?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283674149915853764.post-6051733779306700342012-08-15T19:57:28.668-07:002012-08-15T19:57:28.668-07:00You need to talk to your agency for answers.You need to talk to your agency for answers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283674149915853764.post-51300730059375949542012-08-15T11:54:39.637-07:002012-08-15T11:54:39.637-07:00Why would my agency say that the paperwork has to ...Why would my agency say that the paperwork has to family court. When do you think travel will be approved. I was first told 1-3 weeks. Now I was told the end of the month or the beginning of next month.<br />Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06095977315622980205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283674149915853764.post-51672299245106565252012-08-15T11:02:33.748-07:002012-08-15T11:02:33.748-07:00No since you already have been granted EP you do n...No since you already have been granted EP you do not need to.Steve Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08485811260567035056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283674149915853764.post-88482096466196118862012-08-15T10:58:28.024-07:002012-08-15T10:58:28.024-07:00Steve. I am confused. Is my paperwork waiting to...Steve. I am confused. Is my paperwork waiting to go to family court? The EP was approved August 2, 2012.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06095977315622980205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283674149915853764.post-27343442935246266682012-08-15T10:21:54.142-07:002012-08-15T10:21:54.142-07:00I think those places are around but most birthmoth...I think those places are around but most birthmothers are not aware of them.Steve Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08485811260567035056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283674149915853764.post-47905717103421795372012-08-15T10:18:09.638-07:002012-08-15T10:18:09.638-07:00I dont. Think anyone knows. Not even the governme...I dont. Think anyone knows. Not even the government knows. Steve Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08485811260567035056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283674149915853764.post-48965568248087948862012-08-15T10:16:03.515-07:002012-08-15T10:16:03.515-07:00Will families have to appear before family court w...Will families have to appear before family court while they are in Korea? How much time should that add to the trip? Or will that happen before travel? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283674149915853764.post-70496967751363220352012-08-15T10:15:14.342-07:002012-08-15T10:15:14.342-07:00I am sorry but there is nothing I can do. So helpl...I am sorry but there is nothing I can do. So helpless. Steve Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08485811260567035056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283674149915853764.post-89129033213589931382012-08-15T10:11:42.550-07:002012-08-15T10:11:42.550-07:00I believe the family size is largely determined by...I believe the family size is largely determined by the agencies.Steve Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08485811260567035056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283674149915853764.post-2097092990036721312012-08-15T09:59:51.206-07:002012-08-15T09:59:51.206-07:00Steve, when do you anticipate the next batch of EP...Steve, when do you anticipate the next batch of EPs to be issued?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283674149915853764.post-72953135610083437482012-08-15T00:09:00.849-07:002012-08-15T00:09:00.849-07:0010% is applicable to all three adoption agencies.10% is applicable to all three adoption agencies.Steve Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08485811260567035056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283674149915853764.post-84672106526983327472012-08-15T00:07:31.484-07:002012-08-15T00:07:31.484-07:00The law is only effective for all future birthmoth...The law is only effective for all future birthmothers. So it won't impact your case, but the process of having to go through the Family Court has to be done.Steve Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08485811260567035056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283674149915853764.post-49397747653687467222012-08-14T20:14:28.440-07:002012-08-14T20:14:28.440-07:00I too am wondering who will be the 10% - have thos...I too am wondering who will be the 10% - have those EPs been assigned yet? Steve - any idea what agency that 10% will come through as a "test run"? We are awaiting EP for a referral this year and were told we did not make the quota. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283674149915853764.post-3383423107571948612012-08-14T19:54:21.656-07:002012-08-14T19:54:21.656-07:00If you have been matched with a referral in 2012, ...If you have been matched with a referral in 2012, how will that work with the birth mother having to be registered as that was not required when she relinquished our child? 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