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Adoption Information for Other Countries

Adoption resources and information for nationals, citizens, and residents of countries other than the US and Canada who are seeking to adopt. Agencies, laws, support groups, and policies are listed.

1993 Hague Convention
For the protection of children in respect to intercountry adoption. Full text, bibliography, list of signatories, and updates.

Guidelines for National & International Adoption
Prepared by the International Council for Social Welfare and International Social Service.

Australia & New Zealand

Australians and New Zealanders (Aussies and Kiwis) have several resources for information about adoption including support groups, laws, agencies, and updates on new opportunities for adopting families.

Central & South America

Information and resources for the adoption communities of Central and South America.

Other Countries

Information and resources for the adoption communities of Belgium, Greece, Hungary, Israel, and Italy.

Scandinavia

Agencies, legal considerations, and personal stories are the source of information and resources about adoption in Scandinavian nations.

United Kingdom

Legal considerations, waiting children, agencies, aid societies and support in the UK.

International Advocacy & Reform

Adoption reform and legislation is being considered around the world as attitudes change and practices become more universal. Illegal adoptions, open records, aboriginal issues, and the Hague Convention are only a few of the topics covered here.

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