<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Intercountry Adoption Service</title><link>http://www.cyf.vic.gov.au/intercountry-adoption</link><description>Most recent updates to the Intercountry Adoption Service website</description><item><title>Important notices</title><link>http://www.cyf.vic.gov.au/intercountry-adoption/updates-and-notices</link><pubDate>19 Nov 2009</pubDate><description>News and updates about intercountry adoption, including changes to countries and eligibility</description></item><item><title>Interim Suspension of the Ethiopia-Australia Program - November 2009</title><link>http://www.cyf.vic.gov.au/intercountry-adoption/library/news/interim-suspension-of-the-ethiopiaaustralia-program-november-2009</link><pubDate>19 Nov 2009</pubDate><description>The Ethiopian Adoption program has been suspended as at November 2009, pending a comprehensive review.  Details about the interim suspension and the implications for current and prospective applicants are contained in the attached statement from the Attorney-General's Department, Canberra.  ICAS will update this website with information about the outcome of the review pending its completion.</description></item><item><title>Confirmation of registration</title><link>http://www.cyf.vic.gov.au/intercountry-adoption/confirmation-of-expression-of-interest</link><pubDate>18 Aug 2008</pubDate><description>A list of people who have registered to attend an information session for Intercountry Adoption in Victoria</description></item><item><title>Country information</title><link>http://www.cyf.vic.gov.au/intercountry-adoption/country-information</link><pubDate>06 Jan 2009</pubDate><description>Characteristics, eligibility criteria and current status for each Overseas Country Program Victoria has active working relationships with.</description></item><item><title>Information kit - Intercountry Adoption Service</title><link>http://www.cyf.vic.gov.au/intercountry-adoption/information-kit</link><pubDate>02 May 2008</pubDate><description>If you are interested in adopting a child from overseas, the information kit provides essential information on Victorian requirements, details of the process, participating countries and costs.</description></item><item><title>ICAS Policy Index</title><link>http://www.cyf.vic.gov.au/intercountry-adoption/library/policy-index</link><pubDate>13 Oct 2009</pubDate><description></description></item><item><title>Intercountry Adoption Resource Network (ICARN) - Waiting Families Evening - 1st October</title><link>http://www.cyf.vic.gov.au/intercountry-adoption/library/news/waiting-families-evening</link><pubDate>23 Sep 2009</pubDate><description>ICARN is holding a Waiting Families Social Evening in the City next Thursday (1st October). It is designed to be a relaxed social and networking evening, in a sophisticated setting. We hope those attending will network with others "n the same boat" and develop contacts and friendships within the broader adoption community as part of their adoption journey.</description></item><item><title>Intercountry Adoption Service Information Bulletin September 2009</title><link>http://www.cyf.vic.gov.au/intercountry-adoption/library/news/icas-bulletin-september-2009</link><pubDate>21 Sep 2009</pubDate><description>September 2009 edition of the bulletin from the Intercountry Adoption Service</description></item><item><title>News</title><link>http://www.cyf.vic.gov.au/intercountry-adoption/library/news</link><pubDate>13 Nov 2008</pubDate><description>Intercountry Adoption Service Information Bulletins</description></item><item><title>Intercountry Adoption </title><link>http://www.cyf.vic.gov.au/intercountry-adoption/home</link><pubDate>24 Jan 2008</pubDate><description>The background to intercountry adoptions, the processes, and the frustrations, so that families interested in pursuing this path know exactly what they're letting themselves in for.</description></item><item><title>Parent Support Groups</title><link>http://www.cyf.vic.gov.au/intercountry-adoption/library/test1</link><pubDate>04 Mar 2008</pubDate><description>Contact details for groups supporting parents involved in intercountry adoption</description></item><item><title>Nested css</title><link>http://www.cyf.vic.gov.au/intercountry-adoption/toolbox/nested-css</link><pubDate>21 Dec 2007</pubDate><description></description></item></channel></rss>