4 FREE ways to help Haitian ophrans

"The Families For Orphans Act would not prevent programs designed to provide temporary care nor would it eliminate or reduce the funding needed for these valued services. The Act recognizes that a family-like setting is better than an institution – but not better than a safe and permanent family.


The Act also helps children by stating that an orphan is not a child living with one parent. It says an orphan is a child who is permanently living without parents – for whatever reason. And perhaps most importantly, it states that we must preserve existing families so that fewer children are orphaned in the first place. For those who are orphaned, it identifies them, tells us where they are and what services they need – all in intimate partnerships with other governments. Without these critically important priorities, the worldwide orphan crisis will only continue to impose its suffering on the children of our world." -Tom DiFilipo President JCICS

Four Things You Can Do?


1. Let Your Voice Be Heard
Call or e-mail to your Members of Congress asking them to become Co-Sponsors of the Families for Orphans Act. You can find your Representative at http://www.house.gov/ and your Senators at http://www.senate.gov/. Feel free to use the following text as a guideline:

“As one of your constituents I am requesting that you support the “Families for Orphans Act” by becoming a Co-Sponsor of the legislation now. We would be better prepared to respond to the needs of orphans in Haiti if the leadership it calls for was already in place. We ask that you stand up for the millions of children around the world growing up in orphanages without the love and support of a permanent family. For information on becoming a Co-Sponsor, please contact Senators Landrieu or Inhofe or Representatives Watson or Boozman.”

2. Demand Action
Call or email the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Ask them to pass the Families for Orphans Act.

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Phone: (202) 224-4651
Chairperson’s Email: click here

House Foreign Affairs Committee Phone: (202) 224-4651
Chairperson’s Email: click here

3. Speak with One Voice
Sign the Families for Orphans Act petition. To sign click here.

4. Get The Word Out
Have a blog? A Facebook page? Do you Tweet? How about an email account? Send this Call To Action to those who care about children.

On behalf of children living without a permanent and safe family.

Until next time.....

XOXOXOXO