Supervision order

The kids arrived home in Canada January 27. On March 11 my dad turned 75 and we went to court to obtain a supervision order; a big day. The province of NS has taken custody (not physically, just legally) of the kids because they are considered to be "children at risk". When they arrived in Canada the adoption wasn't complete and to be honest, nobody really knew what was going to happen. Even though the kids were handed over to us in Ottawa, we have no legal standing with the kids in the eyes of the province. They have legal jurisdiction over adoption.

We knew that this was one option and as far as we're concerned, it's probably our best option at this point. It's been a bit frustrating that it's taken this long, but there have been extenuating circumstances with the provincial adoption coordinator. We have been granted supervisory custody of these kids only and if nothing new happens with the government of Haiti, we will complete a domestic adoption here in NS. Then we still have to apply for citizenship for the kids. We have another court date for November but we're really hoping we can move forward before then.

It's just crazy!!! We never thought we would be dealing with this. All of the fees involved in an international adoption and now legal fees to deal with the province. But the kids are here and they are safe. So, we'll do what we have to do and hope we see the end... soon.