Reuniting With Your Child

Reuniting with your child can be a powerful and emotional event, especially if the reunification takes place after a long separation. You and your child may experience a wide range of emotions around this important occasion. If needed, your country officer can help coordinate U.S. and foreign government authorities' involvement in your reunification with your child.

 

Reunification Resources

  • Reunification Funds – Reunification costs paid by the left-behind parents can be substantial. The Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) has established a fund called The Federal Crime Victim Assistance Fund. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) administers the OVC funds for left-behind parents. To learn more about this fund, contact your country officer and/or NCMEC.
  • Reunification Counselors– Many left-behind parents find it helpful to use the services of a reunification counselor to help guide them through the process. NCMEC has a list of reunification counselors. Please contact NCMEC for further information.

 

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