In September 2013, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) suspended the issuance of exit permits for children adopted by foreign parents. According to the State Department, approximately 325 children who have been legally adopted by U.S. families await exit letters, including several children with urgent, life-threatening medical problems. Advocacy groups indicate more than 20 families in the Volunteer State are affected by the DRC’s halt on adoptions. Senator Corker has met with several Tennessee families, including the Sokolowksi family of Nashville, in various stages of the adoption process and continues to work toward a solution that will bring the children home to the United States. Last week, the Sokolowskis shared their story with WTVC-TV NewsChannel 9 News in Chattanooga and said Senator Corker “provided them with hope” throughout their two year journey. Click on the image below to learn more. A top priority of Senator Corker’s is providing access and assistance to Tennesseans. If you are a resident of Tennessee and need assistance resolving any challenge you may be experiencing with a federal agency, please contact one of our six state offices for casework assistance. You can read more information about how our office can help you with a federal agency by clicking here: bit.ly/CorkerHelpsTennesseans.
Posted on: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 22:41:09 +0000
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