International

What are the first steps to beginning an International Adoption? What paperwork do you need? How best to proceed?

A look at things to consider when choosing to complete an international adoption. You will also need to know whether the country is a party to the Hague Convention.

An overview of the steps involved in completing an international adoption from a Hague Convention country.

What is the Hague Convention? How does the Hague Convention protect children?

Understanding the procedures involved with the 2007, TB guidelines. Positive TB tests and treatments delay international adoptions from becoming finalized.

An adoption dossier is often mentioned in regards to international adoption. Learn what all is included within an adoption dossier.

Learn about the six main services offered to adoptive families by accredited adoption services providers.

The Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption is for the well being of all members of the adoption triad. There are several member and non-member countries of the Hague Conference are members of the Convention.

Sometimes I find the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoptions to be a bit confusing at times. So what is the difference between member and non-members of the Hague Convention? What's the difference between a Convention and a Conference?

What is the Hague Convention on intercountry adoption and how does it protect children? How does the Hague Convention affect the adoption process?

Tips on how to check into the adoption fare programs offered by some airlines before booking a flight. Are adoption fares always the best deal for international adoption travelers?

Don't walk into an internaional adoption blind; prepare to be a parent. Learn a few key elements from the following list of ideas and thoughts on preparing to parent an internationally adopted child.

A quick reality check for those choosing international adoption to avoid the drama and issues of adopting children from the U.S. foster care system.

A quick overview of the information contained in an adoption referral.

Is an interracial adoption for you and your family? What are some things to consider before making your final decision?

Should an adoptive parent worry about re-adopting an internaionally adopted child? There are pros to re-adopting a child, even if it's not necessary for your state.

What to do and how to learn about the medical information you receive in an international adoption referral.

Making the decision not to accept a referral is a tough one. What will the agency think?

Post adoption reports are mainly required after an international adoption and are very important. Learn how to prepare for a post adoption report.

Why was operation babylift such a controversy? Learn more about one of the final acts in the Vietnam War and the role President Ford played.

Child adoption is usually not an an option during the time of a crisis or natural disaster. Here are some reasons why.

When weighing out the pros and cons of adoption choice, how did you make the final decision? How did you decide between a domestic or international adoption? What helped you make your final adoption choice?

What are your thoughts on this controversial subject?

Information on each country. Information on the children available for adoption as well as contact information.

A great FAQ's page. Answers to questions you might have not even known you had.

Adoptive parent Leceta Chisholm Guibault offers great insights as she relates her family experiences returning to the children's birth countries of Colombia and Guatemala.

A non-profit organization who addresses the difficulties associated with Post Adoption issues - focusing on the complexities of adopting within the International Community.