U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement today regarding the safe return of Brett Schlenbaker and his two adopted children, orphans Djennika and Djouvensky, from Port-Au-Prince, Haiti.  Rep. Larsen has been working on behalf of the Schlenbaker’s for several months to finalize the adoption of Djennika and Djouvensky from Haiti.  The adoption process was in its final stages when the earthquake struck on January 12th.

“Amid the many stories of tragedy and destruction in Haiti, today’s homecoming for Brett, Kendra, Djennika, and Djouvensky Schlenbaker is a bright spot.  I send my thoughts and prayers to the Schlenbaker’s as they celebrate the long awaited reuniting of their family.

“I commend all the men and women working for our government and non-profit organizations who collaborated to get Djennika and Djouvensky to their new home.

“I want to particularly thank Kristen LeMieux of my staff who has been working around the clock to help families like the Schlenbaker’s who have loved ones in Haiti.  

“I will continue to do everything I can to assist my constituents who have family members and adoptions in-process in Haiti.”

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The Larsen office can help advocate on behalf of 2nd CD constituents and their families in Haiti, or help those in the process of adopting children from Haiti. If you are in this situation, please contact Kristen LeMieux in my Everett Office by calling (425) 252-3188. On weekends or after regular business hours, the office’s voicemail recording will have additional information on how to reach her.