Four Things You Can Do:

1.      Let Your Voice Be Heard

Call or e-mail to your Members of Congress asking them to become Co-Sponsors of the Families for Orphans Act. You can find your Representative at www.house.gov and your Senators at www.senate.gov. Feel free to use the following text as a guideline:

“As one of your constituents I am requesting that you support the “Families for Orphans Act” by becoming a Co-Sponsor of the legislation now. We would be better prepared to respond to the needs of orphans in Haiti if the leadership it calls for was already in place.  We ask that you stand up for the millions of children around the world growing up in orphanages without the love and support of a permanent family. For information on becoming a Co-Sponsor, please contact Senators Landrieu or Inhofe or Representatives Watson or Boozman.”

2.      Demand Action

Call or email the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee.  Ask them to pass the Families for Orphans Act. 

           Senate Foreign Relations Committee Phone: (202) 224-4651
           Chairperson’s Email: click here

           House Foreign Affairs Committee Phone: (202) 224-4651
           Chairperson’s Email: click here

3.      Speak with One Voice

Sign the Families for Orphans Act petition.  To sign click here.

4.      Get The Word Out

Have a blog?  A Facebook page?  Do you Tweet?  How about an email account?  Send this Call To Action to those who care about children.

On behalf of children living without a permanent and safe family