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International Adoption

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Country programs, adoption services, professionals, support, legal resources, and information for present and future parents of internationally adopted children.

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Information & Resources

Getting Started

In addition to making your decision to adopt, the homestudy, and other resources, find more specific information about international adoption including words and terms, the steps to an international adoption, and other considerations.

Books about Adopting Internationally

Top book selections about international adoption, for those seeking to adopt internationally.

Camp-to-Adopt Programs

These programs bring older children from foreign countries to the U.S. for a summer or school year camp, to live with host families, with the hope an adoption will result.

Costs & Fees

International adoption costs and fees, as well as information about loans, grants, and creative financing ideas.

Essential Tools for International Adoptions

These tools are designed to help you during the international adoption process, from gathering documents to learning about your future child's country and recording memories of the trip.

Government Resources

Dealing with Immigration (INS) and state and federal government regulations cannot be avoided, but it can be made easier when you know what to expect. Information includes free forms downloads, citizenship details, and specialists.

Health Issues & Resources

Health and development issues in internationally adopted children, including information on the effects of institutionalization, diseases, disorders, and professionals specializing in adoption medicine for medical report evaluations and child examinations

Learn About International Adoption

Every year, the number of international adoptions by Americans increases dramatically. Learn more about the overall picture of international adoption from these organizations, articles, and opinion pieces.

Resources by Country

International adoption resources by country for those seeking to adopt. Agencies, facilitators, personal experiences, laws, and professionals.

Services & Support

Assistance with documentation, agency background, and access to others with similar experience for information and guidance.

Travel Resources & Information

Travel resources for those adopting internationally: What to take, how to get there, who can help, and great suggestions from those who have traveled before.

Waiting Children Around The World

Photolistings, profiles, and information about children awaiting adoption around the world who are eligible to be adopted by U.S. citizens and residents.

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