Heartbroken adoptive parents from states like Iowa and Florida are desperately seeking help from the US government to evacuate their children from the violent turmoil in Haiti. As the nation experiences anarchy and violence orchestrated by gang leader Jimmy ‘Barbecue’ Chevrizier, adoptive parents fear for the lives of their adopted children in the midst of the chaos.
Demands for Humanitarian Parole:
Parents have shared horrifying testimonies of hearing gunshots and screams while speaking to their children on the phone. Michelle Reed, an adoptive mom, expressed her concern, stating that the situation is dire and that her son had asked when he could come home. The lack of resources and the blocking of roads add to the challenges faced by the children and their adoptive families.
Challenges in Adoption Process:
Adoptive parents are urgently calling on the US government to grant humanitarian parole, allowing the evacuation of children to a safe place before completing the adoption process. Despite facing difficulties, including roadblocks and the danger associated with traveling in Haiti, parents emphasize the need for immediate action to ensure the safety of their children.
Nightmare for Adoptive Families:
Parents with adoption decrees are facing additional hurdles as Haitian authorities demand further documents, complicating the release of their children. The ongoing violence and gang rule in Haiti make it challenging for parents to travel and submit necessary paperwork. The burning of state buildings, including the Ministry of Interior, further complicates the situation.
Concerns and Frustrations:
Amid the chaos, adoptive families express frustration at the lack of response from the US government. Concerns are raised about the security of adoptive American families’ and their children’s details after Haiti’s adoption agency was ransacked. The fear of information loss and potential targeting of adoptive children adds to the urgency of the situation.
National Council for Adoption’s Estimate:
The National Council for Adoption estimates that around 100 American families are facing similar challenges, with several hundred more in the adoption process. The ongoing uprising in Haiti compounds the issues associated with the already lengthy adoption process, leaving families frustrated and concerned for the safety of their children.
US Citizens Stranded in Haiti:
Beyond adoptive families, US citizens remain stranded in Haiti, awaiting flights for repatriation. The evacuation of US Embassy staff raises questions about the safety and well-being of American citizens in the midst of Haiti’s descent into what some describe as a ‘mini-Mafia state.’
As pleas for assistance continue, adoptive parents emphasize the urgency of the situation and the need for immediate action from the US government to ensure the safety and well-being of their adopted children in Haiti.
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