Keynote Speaker Announced
Ambassador Susan Jacobs has agreed to serve as Keynote Speaker at the 2010 Conference.
7/20/2010
Together With Thomas
How a dying wish, a long-held dream and a special boy have brought happiness to a new family in Tanzania
6/1/2010
2010 Conference Set for November
ISS-USA and the Arthur C. Helton Institute for the Study of International Social Service recently announced plans for their annual international social work conference, Fractured Lives: The Causes and Consequences of Children Separated from Their Families Across International Borders.
5/14/2010
Rosicky Elected Chair of New ISS Professional Advisory Committee
A recently concluded ISS International Council meeting in Geneva culminated with the adoption of revised organizational Statutes, a new Governance Board, and a new responsibility for ISS-USA Executive Director Julie Rosicky.
3/18/2010
ISS-USA Awarded Three-Year Grant to Develop International Family Finding Program
ISS-USA was awarded a Fostering Connections Discretionary Grant from the U.S Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Children's Bureau.
1/20/2010
Earthquake in Haiti: Intercountry Adoption Cases
ISS-General Secretariat Releases position paper on Intercountry Adoption after the Haitian Earthquake.
1/22/2010
ISS in Action: Upcoming Presentations
Click here to find out where in the world ISS will be presenting on topics related to the best interest of children separated from their families across borders.
9/30/2009
ISS-USA Unveils New Strategic Plan
ISS-USA has introduced a new strategic plan that will carry the
organization through 2011.
9/10/2009
Organization Earns Prestigious Designation
ISS-USA is now permitted to use the Independent Charities Seal of Excellence
8/25/2009
ISS-USA presents in Chicago
Julie Rosicky and Felicity Northcott traveled to Chicago in July to present at the 72nd National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) Annual Conference.
7/1/2009
2009 Conference Details Announced
ISS-USA and University of Maryland to host second International Social Work Conference in Baltimore on October 30-31, 2009.
4/23/2009
ISS-USA Responds...
New York Times Article on Immigrants and Loss of Custody Fails to Mention Current Law, Policy and Precedent.
4/8/2009
Second Social Work Conference Set.
Practical Considerations: The Nexus of Social Work and Law in International Child Welfare will be held October 30 - 31, 2009 in Baltimore.
2/4/2009
Finding Adela: The search for a birthmother delivers bittersweet truths.
ISS-USA works on more than 100 tracing cases each year. These cases touch the heartstrings, as evidenced by this story of Andrea von Barby Patterson and her quest to reunite with her birthmother.
2/3/2009
ISS Staffers Witness History
Members of the ISS-USA staff attend President-elect Obama's pre-inauguration visit to Baltimore.
12/2/2008
ISS Secretary General, Jean Ayoub, meets with ISS Board Members
ISS Secretary General Jean Ayoub traveled from Geneva, Switzerland to share his vision and strategic plan for the federation with ISS-USA board members.
8/22/2008
ISS-USA Yankee Day
ISS-USA board members and friends stand near the dugout with Joe Girardi, Manager of the New York Yankees.
12/2/2008
More Than 70 Social Workers Attended First Ever International Social Work Conference
The three-day event featured 31 presenters including keynote speakers Kelly Ryan, Deputy Secretary of State for Population, Migration and Refugees, and Jody Olsen, Deputy Director of Peace Corp.
7/12/2008
Arthur C. Helton Institute Inauguarated
The official dedication and launching of the Arthur C. Helton Institute for the Study of International Social Service took place in the new offices of International Social Service-United States Branch on October 18, 2007.
6/28/2008
Department of State visits ISS-USA
As part of the Department of State's (DOS) Consular Leadership day, eight DOS staff traveled from their Washington D.C. office to visit ISS-USA in Baltimore.