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Available Children 2 – 14 years old.
Sibling sets and special needs children are available.
Adoptive Parent Regulations
Age & Marital Status
Prospective adoptive parents must be between the ages of 27 and 45 years old.
Prospective adoptive parents 45 years and older may adopt an older child.
Married couples only; minimum of 3 years.
No more than 1 previous marriage permitted per prospective adoptive parent.
Household
There are no noted restrictions on the number of children residing in the home. However, for infant adoptions, preference is given to childless prospective adoptive parents.
All children in the family, age 10 and over, must approve and sign a written consent for the prospective adoption.
Processing Time & Travel
Application to Placement: Anywhere from 12 months – 2 years, depending on the age and number of children being adopted.
One adoptive parent is required to travel abroad to pick up the child(ren).
One trip with an average stay of 5 – 7 days.
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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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