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Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Since COTP only takes babies, what happens to the babies
when they get older?
A: Each baby has it's own discharge plan depending on that
child's circumstances when we received it.
Some might go back to their biological family when they become healthy,
some might be adopted out.
Q: Does COTP take in babies that are HIV positive?
A: Yes, we do. Once we find out they are HIV positive, we
go to Hopital Sacre' Coeur in Milot to start them in the HIV/AIDS
program there. They get blood
tests once a month and will be given free antiretroviral (ARV's)
medication based on the results of their blood tests.
Q: Where do these babies come from?
A: We are quite well known in the area now, so we will get
families that come to our gate with babies, the two hospitals in the
area will contact us if they have an abandoned child, and our Haitian
staff will refer families to us.
Q: Is COTP an orphanage?
A: We are not an orphanage in the technical term. We are an
infant care center or creche as it is called
in Haiti. It is a transition home providing 24 hour care for infants in
need until they can be returned to
their biological family or, if that's not possible, adopted into the
U.S., Canada or Europe.
Q: What is the process to adopt a child from COTP?
A: The best answers can be found on our adoption
page.
Q: How many staff do you have?
A: We have over 75 staff employed at COTP. This includes nannies, cooks, laundry,
housekeeping and yard maintenance staff. They are all paid staff
and receive their meals here while they are working. The American,
Canadian, and European volunteer staff raise their own support and are
not paid employees.
Q: What do we need the most?
A: Our biggest need to care for all these babies is monetary. If you wish to send items, please
check out need list and the address there
to send these things to. All checks can be mailed to Children of the
Promise, Box 97, Prinsburg, MN 56281.
Your gift is tax deductable in the U.S.
Q: How many nannies do you have to a baby?
A: That depends on the age of the infants, their physical
condition when we receive them, and their developmental needs. Sick
infants get 1 on 1 care 24 hours a day. Healthy infants usually are 3
babies per nanny. Our 3 and 4 year olds have 5 to 1 nanny ratio.
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