Nurturing and caring for a child is a monumental task for parents – especially for those who choose to adopt a child, which can come with longer waiting times and paperwork. In the United States alone, in 2015, more than 100,000 children were waiting for adoption, and more than 53,000 were adoption. Over the years, more and more Ismaili families have been looking for knowledge on adoption from around the world.
Recognizing the demand from the Jamat and community at large, the Council for Midwestern US hosted an information session called, “Let It Be Us” in the Social Hall of The Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center, Glenview, in September 2016. Curated by Nadia Ali, the town hall-style event allowed recruiters and case workers from local organizations to share information about their adoption and foster programs, highlighting their impact, and sharing experiences of foster and adoptive parents. More than 70 Jamati and community members who attended the program had the opportunity to ask questions and have one-on-one meetings with the presenters.
