In-Country Support
Whether your family has travelled to South Africa to complete your adoption, or returning to travel years later, we are here to support your journey in any way we can.
TMP offers travel planning, airport transportation, day-trips and in-country guiding, as well as transportation to important areas you may want to see such as townships and/or Baby Homes. Some families have needed to access medical services for themselves or their child while in-country, and we are help to help you to navigate that stressful situation should the need arise.
We also offer in-country Parent Coaching (via Zoom or in-person) in the event you may need support or resources should your child's transition be more challenging than anticipated.
Please feel free to reach out to us in advance of your trip for any travel plans you might require assistance with, or feel free to contact us if a last minute situation or emergency arises.
In-country Support & Guiding
Transportation
TMP has arranged transport for families from the airport upon arrival to their accommodations, as well as to key appointments such as at Family Court or Home Affairs. Should an emergency arise, we can help identify an appropriate medical clinic, doctor's office or hospital and get you there safely so you can focus on your family's needs. We are also able to assist with transportation to Pretoria for visa and passport appointments.
Travel Planning & Booking
We are happy to help arrange any day, overnight or multi-day trips you might want to take while exploring South Africa! This has ranged anywhere and everywhere such as helping families arrange a private tours and night game drives in PheZulu to planning and coordinating Baby Home/foster family/birth family visits. We have travelled with families as they visit and document the hospital their child was born at, and explored ancestral/traditional locations and townships along the way. TMP has also planned and booked safaris in Kruger Park, and quick get-aways to Cape Town. We are happy to help with any travel arrangements you need assistance with!
In-country Guide
Some areas of South Africa aren't accessible to tourists for safety reasons, or to those who don't speak Zulu/Xhosa. Some families prefer to have a guide along to better understand the cultural context of places they are visiting, or to help gain access to places that may not be possible without a local assisting. We are happy to help with any places you may want to visit while in South Africa - contact us with your needs and we will be happy to help arrange the trip!
In-person/Zoom Parent Coaching
The transition into adoptive parenting can be challenging, and when you add in the complexities of travel, language and safety concerns, adoption travel can be completely overwhelming for many families. Upon placement, many children are not only grieving the loss adoption brings, but may be struggling to communicate their basic needs and/or understand what is happening in their world. Other times, other children in the family may struggle to adjust to all the monumental changes adoption has brought to their lives,. This can be an terrific time to utilize the services of a Parent Coach to help your family survive, and even thrive, during what can be a very challenging time. Parent Coaching is available in-person (South Africa) or via Zoom.
Document Delivery, Service Co-ordination
Our team is happy to assist your family while completing an adoption in-country to deliver official documents to Family Court, SA Home Affairs, or other institutions such as the Canadian High Commission in Pretoria. Reach out today to inquire how we may be able to support your family during your adoption trip. Other families have been unable to leave their accommodations due to illness or transition challenges, and we have been happy to delivery groceries, meals and medications.
South Africa Homeland Trips
It is our vision and hope that every adoptee will have the opportunity to remain connected with their homeland, their people, and their culture. While this can be an exciting time for adoptees and adoptive families, it can also be a time that is filled with challenging emotions, fears, and anxiety. We are here to share in that experience and support your family every step of the way.
The Mosaic Project provides Homeland Trip packages for adoptees and their families to explore and connect with their birth country. We aim to make the homeland trip as smooth as possible for families - including pre and post-trip support, and providing a more relaxing travel experience for you, as an adoptive parent, to explore your child's birth country without the stress of planning, booking and other considerations. Our Homeland Trips are designed to support adoptees and their families in what can be an emotional journey, while also enjoying the amazing experiences and culture that your child's birth country has to offer.
We are currently offering Homeland Trips to South Africa, with more countries available in the future. Please contact us today if you would like more information on a Homeland Trip to your child's birth country!"
