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Available Children 1 – 14 years old.
Special needs children are available.
Adoptive Parent Regulations
Age & Marital Status
Prospective adoptive parents must be at least 18 years older than the child, and there must be no more than a 45 year age difference between parent and child.
Married a minimum of 3 years.
Both prospective adoptive parents must be physically fit and mentally stable.
Household
There are no noted restrictions on the number of children residing in the home.
Processing Time & Travel
Application to Placement: Anywhere from 12 months – 3 years.
Three trips abroad are required for adoptive parents. For the first trip, with an average stay of 10- 14 days, both prospective adoptive parents are required to travel abroad to meet and live with the referred child. The second trip requires only one prospective parent to go through court finalization proceedings and then a 20 day appeal period. The third trip, with an average stay of 5 – 7 days, is for the final adoption court proceedings.
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Links
CIA World Fact Sheet
Anthem
People and Child Statistics
Lonely Planet Guide
USCIS
Embassy
Travel Guide (under construction)
Life Book
Domestic Adoption Fees and Agreements
DOMESTIC ADOPTION MINISTRY AGREEMENT
COVENANT OF MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING
International Adoption Fees and Agreements
INTL ADOPT MINISTRY AGREEMENT
COVENANT OF MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING
STATEMENT OF RISKS IN INTL ADOPTIONS
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