 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. |
