Mar 11, 2010
Adoption Guide


Synopsis of Adoption Programs

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picture below
for  specific
 information.

Requirements
 for parents

Process length
 from dossier
to completion

Travel/Stay
in country

Children
available

Estimated
cost
WITHOUT
travel

Estimated
 travel
cost for
two

Ethiopia Program

Ethiopia

Couples 25 to 50

up to 55 case by case
(7yrs and older)

 

1yr minimum marriage

No singles at this time

12-14 months

(longer for siblings; varies for older)

 

3-4 months
to travel

** 5-7 business
days

Infant to
15 years

 

  Sibling groups available

$13,335-
$13,835

$3,560-
$5,130

Russia Program

Russia

Couples under 45 can adopt an infant (must be open to up to 24 months of age)
Couples 45-50: 2-5yrs

Couples 50-55: 5-12yrs

 

Open to singles

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1st trip 1 week


2nd trip
10-22 days

8-9 months to older children

More boys available

Sibling groups available

$22,000-
$27,000

 

 


 

* fees may vary by region

$9,000-
$15,000

China Program

China

Couples 30-40: 0-18mth

Couples 40-45: 12-36mth

Couples 45-50: 36mth +

Couples 50-55: Waiting Child Only

2yrs minimum marriage

No singles

  3+ Years

 

 


 

Travel 2 months
after referral

14 days

Healthy and special needs

Infants and
older children

More girls
than boys

$15,250

 

 

$6,100

Colombia Program

Colombia

Couples 25-37:  0-2yrs

Couples 36-44: 3-6yrs

Couples 25 - 45+ and singles, 7yrs and older

 

2 yrs minimum marriage

4-36+ months
(depends on age of child)

 

Travel 1 month
after referral

3-5 weeks

Infants and
older children

 

Sibling groups available

$10,650

$7,050-

$8,000 

Through an alliance partner we can assist you in adopting from the following countries.  Children's Hope will give you full assistance with your home study and all preparatory paperwork. Our partner will present your dossier in country for finalization.

Click on the
picture below
for  specific
 information.

Requirements
 for parents

Process length
 from dossier
to completion

Travel/Stay
in country

Children
available

Estimated
cost
WITHOUT
travel

Estimated
 travel
cost for
two

 

Ethiopia Program

Bulgaria

Couples 25-54:  1-4yrs
Couples 55+:  4yrs and older
Minimum age difference between parents and child should equal 15 years; not to exceed 45 years

Open to singles

14-24 months+

1st trip – 1 week
2nd trip – 1 week

1-15 years


Sibling groups available


Healthy and special needs

$18,000

(approx.)

*Depends on exchange rate

$7,750-$10,500

Russia Program

Kazakhstan

Couples 20-49


No more than 45years difference between child and youngest parent

 

Open to singles

1-2 months after officials approve paperwork

1 trip – 8 weeks

2 trips: 1st- month, 2nd -1 week

 

Escort option available

Infants 9 months of age and older children

$31,050-$45,550

$9,220-$21,560

China Program

Ukraine

Couples 23-55 years of age can adopt a child

Maximum age difference between parents and child cannot exceed 45 years


No Singles

 Ages 4 and up:  6-14 months


Wait times can be longer for children under 4

30-45 days
2-trip process is available

3 years and up
Mostly boys
Sibling groups available
Healthy and special needs

$21,250-$21,450

 

 

$8,000-$13,000

  ** Time could be up to 2 weeks if traveling to be part of the court process.

Unless specified by the country program, a couple must be married at least one year before applying to adopt. Divorced singles may apply one year after divorce finalization. Costs do not include non-CHI costs, such as CIS, Sec. of State, home study, etc; please consult the fee schedules for non-CHI cost estimates.