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- represents the child first and believes that children need help TODAY instead of a promise for TOMORROW.
- is child centered. It represents the child and upholds the child's interest as its main concern.
- is a child advocacy organization. It advocates and assists Brazilian children who need families, and unadoptable children with their various needs.
- is focused only on Brazil.
- has placed over 1600 children in adoptive homes since 1981.
- spends 30% or more of its resources on special needs not related to adoption.
- was the pioneer in developing an international adoption program in Brazil under the direction of the courts of minors. Work began in 1981 and was formalized in 1984.
- works directly with the Brazilian courts and orphanages.
- seeks no contact with the biological family of an adoptable child. The children are indicated to LIMIAR by the various Brazilian courts.
- focuses its work in the Brazilian States of Pernambuco, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Parana.
- publishes an english newsletter triannually at a cost of US$30 ($35 if not in the U.S.) for families created through a Brazilian adoption.
- brings 2-6 Brazilian children to the USA yearly for medical assistance.
- receives high praise for its work from the U.S. Consulate in Rio de Janeiro.
- hosts Back-to-Brazil trips for Brazilian teens and parents.
- hosts annual LIMIAR Family Reunions attended by families throughout the U.S., Canada and other countries.
- is supported entirely by donations. It is not sponsored by any religious denomination or government.
- is a 501(c)3 organization, i.e. a non-profit. All donations are tax-exempt (U.S.) to the giver.
- works with more single adopting parents than any other international adoption program.
- is a non-sectarian organization but subscribes to and follows the Christian faith.
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