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E-Letter from Sandra Miller

Executive Director, ASIA

February 2, 2010

BREAKING NEWS!  It is with great pleasure and anticipation that Associated Services for International Adoption (ASIA) and Adoption Center of Washington D.C. (ACW) announce a formal affiliation that expands program offerings to families for both agencies.  Both agencies are nonprofit organizations and both are Hague accredited.

Since 1992 ACW has been offering families a program in Russia; it currently works in three regions of the Russian Federation.  Both married couples and single persons are eligible to adopt.  ACW is also licensed in Vietnam and provides humanitarian aid to an orphanage there.  When Vietnam reopens, ACW will be ready to reactivate its previously successful program.

Since 1995 ASIA has specialized in China adoption.  Currently the agency offers successful and smooth special needs adoption programs in China and Taiwan.  Both ASIA and ACW have healthy infant China programs – but as you know this program now has an extremely long wait should a family choose this option.

Each agency will continue to provide primary placement services in their areas of specialty.  For example, if you live in Virginia or Washington, D.C. and want to adopt a child from China, ACW will serve as your home study and post placement agency and ASIA would be the primary placing agency.  The same is true if an Oregon or Washington couple or individual wants to adopt from Russia.  ACW would be the primary placing agency and ASIA the home study agency.  Because of the close ties between the agencies, service will be better than ever!!

The ACW and ASIA Boards of Directors and staff are excited about the synergies and efficiencies to be gained by partnering together.  As the affiliation evolves, we will keep you informed of changes.  Over time, you will see also changes to websites and marketing materials.  If you want to learn more, please contact Sandra Miller at 503-224-1860 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Linda Brownlee at 703-549-7774 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  We are interested in your ideas and feedback.