Bringing home children from other countries. Resources on agencies and the long wait to a larger family.
After the January 2010 earthquake many prospective adoptive parents are worried about their children, and wondering how to speed up the Haiti adoption process.
When choosing to complete an international adoption, you must first do some research on the country you are interested in adopting from. Some things to consider may include: travel, length of the wait to adopt, and cost involved with the particular country.You will also need to know whether the country is a party to the Hague Convention or not, as this involves some differences in the international adoption process.
The Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption is an international adoption agreement between participating countries on best adoption procedures. The Hague Convention of Intercountry Adoption applies to approximately 75 countries. If you are choosing to complete an international adoption from one of these countries, please see the following international adoption process.
Visas for Hague convention adoptions are the IH-3 and IH-4 visas. Children adopted in Hague convention countries receive either an IH-3 or IH-4 visas.
Visas for non-hague convention adoptions are the IR-3 and IR-4 visas. Children adopted in non-hague convention countries receive either an IR-3 or IR-4 immigrant visas.
The I-600 form is a part of the international adoption process. It classifies an orphan that has been or will be adopted by a U.S. citizen as an immediate relative to that citizen. The I-600 allows the child to enter the United States.
In 2007, the TB guidelines were updated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) making testing and treatment more specific and impacting international adoptions. Positive TB tests and treatments delay international adoptions becoming finalized.
An adoption dossier, is a set of legal documents. An adoption dossier is often spoke about in regards to an international adoption.
More information on the I-800 form which is the first step toward finalizing the immigration process if you are adopting a child who lives within a Hague Convention country.
The Article 16 Report is the official child referral for international adoption from countries within the Hague Convention. Learn about some of the documents and information you should expect within the Article 16 Report.
Information on your first form to be filed with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service when starting your international adoption process from a Hague Convention country.
One of the very first steps in adopting from a Convention country, or a country that is a part of the Hague Adoption Convention is to choose an accredited adoption service provider. What is an accredited adoption service provider?
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?
Step-by-step guide on how to raise a bilingual child. In international adoptions we are faced with the need to help our children maintain some sort of tie to their birth country. Helping the children acquire or maintain their second language is one way to meet this need.
What are the best ways to help your child's minority language develop? Here are 10 tips to boosting the language of a bilingual child.
When is it too late to raise a bilingual child? Tips to get the learning started at any age.
3 parenting methods to raising a bilingual child. Pick the one that is best for you and your family.
What are the drawbacks to raising a bilingual child? 3 points of interest for bilingual families.
When we do things outside of the box - there seems to be people ready to tell us we're wrong, especially when it comes to raising children.
How to raise a bilingual child. In international adoptions we are faced with the need to help our children maintain some sort of tie to their birth country. Helping the children acquire or maintain their second language is one way to meet this need.
Some airlines offer varying adoption fare programs to assist adoptive parents with the high cost and the need for flexibility within the ever changing world of international adoption travel. Are adoption fares always the best deal for international adoption travelers?
What is operation babylift? 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.
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.
The Cincinnati, Ohio based organization,
Friends Through Guatemalan Adoption, sent a group of women who call themselves
Moms on a Mission to Guatemala in the summer of 2005. The group was made up of women who have adopted from the country, women who just want to help children and teen girls. The group's focus was on working in "hogars," or Guatemalan orphanages, and special care facilities.
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.
Internationally adopted children suffer from same challenges as children who wait for adoption in the United States.
Current problems with Russian adoptions fueled by the recent murders of adopted Russian children.
Post adoption reports are mainly required after an international adoption and are very important. Learn how to prepare for a post adoption report.
A quick walk through on adopting from Russia.
A walk through the process of Ukraine adoptions. Learn about the waiting children, travel times, home study proceess, and the general requirements of a Ukraine adoption.
Making the decision not to accept a referral is a tough one. What will the agency think?
What to do and how to learn about the medical information you receive in an international adoption referral.
What is an adoption referral? What information is contained in the referral?
Interested in adopting a tsunami orphan? It's not an option at this time - here are the reasons why not.
A quick walk through on adopting from Guatemala. Guatemala's adoption requirements are laid out as well as information on needed paperwork.
Quick walk through on adopting from China. Learn the general requirments for China adoptions, travel times, and waiting periods.
Information on your first form to be filed with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service when starting your international adoption process.
These three books provide a fascinating look at this holiday as it is celebrated in the United States and in China. Great books for parents who have adopted from China to include in their home library.
A review of a wonderful book for the internationally adoptive family or extended family. Answers to the tough and sometimes rude questions that people ask about international adoption.
An excerpt from the book, "Cross-Cultural Adoption." What are some do's and don'ts for adults who work with or who are related to newly formed families through international or interracial adoption? Get a glimpse into a great book here.
A listing of magazines that reflect different cultures throughout the world. Great for international adoptive families or interracial families. Celebrate your differences!
Is an interracial adoption for you and your family? What are some things to consider before making your final decision?
What are the first steps to beginning an International Adoption? What paperwork do you need? How best to proceed?
International adoption statistic for the United States.
What are your thoughts on this controversial subject?
Several ideas to help your child stay connected to his/her roots. Especially helpful for children who have been adopted overseas.
Stories to read to your children at bedtime for a time of bonding and learning about different cultures.
A Ladybug named Dot follows a little Chinese baby to an orphanage and ultimately to her new American adoptive family.
An adoptive mother's loving answer to a common question. Book recommended for children 0-6.
A great FAQ's page. Answers to questions you might have not even known you had.
Information on each country. Information on the children available for adoption as well as contact information.
A non-profit organization who addresses the difficulties associated with Post Adoption issues - focusing on the complexities of adopting within the International Community.
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.
