India

Resources and information for present and future adoptive parents of children from India including agencies, legal considerations, and procedures.

Factsheet for Travelers
Traveling to adopt? You'll want to know about money, where the Embassy is located, how to stay in touch with the folks back home, and other details before you leave. Here you go!

Madhu's Story: India to Oz
From child laborer to member of a large and loving family, Madhu shares the story of how he and his brother, Sadan, came from India to live - and grow - in Australia.

Madhu's Story: Return to India
Australian teen adoptee Madhu Rollings shares perceptions and photos from his month-long homeland visit to India.

Adopting from India
Who can adopt, available children, travel requirements, and more.

Adoption - India
Regulations and conditions, from the US State Department.

Adoption Advisories
Concerns over children orphaned by earthquakes, and the investigation into illegal child trafficking, CARA, the official government adoption authority, is listing current advisories.

Agencies Working in India
Alpha listing of agencies working with India adoptions from the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse. Includes contact information and Web site links where available.

Americans Supporting Heritage for Adoptees
Maintain your child's cultural links with India and increase your own knowledge with ASHA.

Central Adoption Resource Agency
CARA is the official Indian government adoption resource. Find information about children, international adoption procedures, approved placement agencies, and more. A must for those considering adopting from India.

Documentation for India Adoptions
Documents required by Indian government authorities from foreign prospective adoptive parents.

Ours By Choice
The story of adoption from India, by Nilima Mehta, is available for reading online in its entirety.

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