International Adoption.

Choosing an International Adoption Agency.

ADOPT FROM: CHINA, RUSSIA, GUATAMALA, VIETNAM,
THAILAND, KAZAKHSTAN, VIETNAM
ETHIOPIA

Many families choose international adoption for a variety of reasons. Some don’t meet the agency guidelines for domestic adoption but they qualify to work with an international adoption agency. Sometimes a family has an overwhelming concerned that the birth parents will come back and want their baby back. Others simply want to give a family to a child who really has none.

If you are considering adopting internationally, the travel times and family requirements are something to consider. Check out several different international adoption agencies - fees vary even though the processes are similar.

As of 2008 the top three country to adopt from have CHANGED from past years. They include, THE U.S.A, Ethiopia and Russia.

China

2008 Update: China adoption program was once most reliable and stable, and China is the country from which most U.S. citizens have elected to adopt since the year 2000. Then a radical shift and the authorities made changes. As of January 2009, families who had submitted applications in the spring of 2006 are being matched with children. Two years or more is the wait time. Those who start the process now, will be expected to wait even longer.

Travel required: Yes; one parent (if married) must travel; one trip, approximately two weeks.

Singles accepted: Generally, single women, heterosexual. Restrictions has increased check with your international adoption agency.

Other: Post-placement reports and supervision are required for one year.
Families for Children from China
Adoptive Parents China
More Great Resources.

Russia

After the shutdown in 2007, and then delays in re-accrediting adoption agencies, Roussia's adoption process is now relatively stable. Two -thirds of families receive dreferrals within six months of submitting their dossiers.

  • Travel required: Yes, two trips. Travel times have increased from two weeks to closer to six weeks (or longer). The completion trip requires both parents.

  • Singles are accepted. There are no limits on marriage or number of children.

  • Other: Post- placement reports are required.
    • Families for Russian and Ukrainian Adoptions
    Eastern European Adoption Coalition

    Guatemala

    Important Updates 2007 Currently the process of adoption from Guatemala has shut down. The country is not accepting new applicants. Great Site for adoption Guatemala
    Guatemala Adoptive Families Network

    Vietnam

    UPDATE: in late April 2008, Vietnam announced it would end its adoption program with the U.S., in response to a report by the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi that alleged corruption within Vietnam's adoption program. The existing pact allowing adoptions between Vietnam and the U.S. was to expire on September 1, but in a letter to the embassy, Vietnam officials, who deny the allegations, said they would not renew the pact, and would no longer accept new applications from prospective adopters after July 1. Vietnam will continue to process applications for families matched with children before July 1, until the pact expires.

  • Travel required: Yes; 2-3 week trip after refferal to bring child home

  • Singles accepted: Yes

  • Other: Prior to approval for adoption, a DNA test done by a facility authorized by U.S. authorities must be done to prove the relinquishing mother-child connection; post-placement supervision and reports are required for six months.
    • VietNam Adoption Resources

    Kazakhstan Adoption
  • Travel required: Yes, two trips. The completion trip requires both parents. 30 - 45 days.

  • Other: No pre-selection of children is allowed; matching is done in-country. (check with agencies on this however.) Post-adoption registration is required.

  • Other: Post- placement reports are required.
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