Select
a country for more information |
# of adoptions
in 2007 |
Profile
of Children Adopted in 2006 |
Parent's
Ages |
Family
Status |
Travel |
Timeline |
Approximate
Cost |
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5,453 |
91% female. 44% under 1 year of age; 52% 1 – 4 years of age. Special needs children are available. |
Both spouses must be at least 30 yrs. old. |
Married couples only (married 2 years if first marriage; 5 years if prior divorce). Families may have no more than 4 children at home. |
At least one parent must travel. Average stay is 10-14 days. |
From
completion of dossier to referral, approx. 30-36 mos. |
$20,000-25,000 |
Guatemala New adoption cases currently on hold. |
4,728 |
51% female. 80% under 1 year of age; 16% 1 – 4 years of age. |
No age restrictions. |
Married couples or singles. |
One brief (2-3 days) trip required. Escort possible. |
From completion of dossier to referral of a boy, 0-4 months; girl, 6-10 months. Currently irregular. |
$25,000-30,000 |
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2,310 |
49% Female. 7% under 1 year of age; 65% 1 – 4 years of age. |
Single parents must be at least 16 years older than child; no other age requirements. |
Married couples or single men or women. |
Two trips required. Both parents must travel before the referral is accepted; one parent can make the second trip. |
From completed dossier to referral, 6-12 mos., though currently irregular |
$35,000+ |
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1,255 |
50% female. 29% under 1 year of age; 34% 1 – 4 years of age. Older children and sibling groups are available. |
Parent must be no more than 40 years older than adoptee |
Married
couples & singles may adopt |
One or both adopting parents may choose to travel or may have their child escorted. In-country stay is generally one week. |
Six to 24 months from completion of dossier to referral. May be faster for children older than 1. |
$12,000-21,000 |
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939 |
37% female. 88% under 1 year of age; 11% 1 – 4 years of age. |
Both spouses must be between the ages of 25-44. |
Married
at least 3 years. No more than 1 divorce per spouse. No more than 4 children already in family. |
Parents may choose to travel to Korea or have the child escorted to the U.S.
|
From completed dossier to referral of a boy, 5-6mos.; girl, 8-12mos. |
$20,000-25,000 |
Vietnam Adoptions currently on hold. |
828 |
64% female. 57% under 1 year of age; 37% 1 – 4 years of age. |
No age restrictions. |
Married couples or singles. |
One trip (14-21 days) required. |
From completion of dossier to referral 9-14 months. Currently irregular. |
$20,000-27,000 |
|
|
606 |
50% female. 44% 1 - 4 years of age. Special-needs children, children older than age 10, or siblings of adoptees. |
Both
parents must be 21 yrs. of age and no more than 45 years older than adoptee |
Married couples only. |
Two trips required. Both parents must travel on first trip (2-3 weeks); one parent may make second trip (1 week). |
From submission of dossier to appointment date, 5 to 12 months. |
$30,000+ |
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540 |
52% female. 42% under 1 year of age; 37% 1 – 4 years of age. |
At least 16 years difference between single parent and child. |
Married couples and singles. |
30-45 days in country required; may be broken into 2 trips. |
From completed dossier to referral of a boy, 0-4mos.; girl, 6-10 mos. |
$30,000+ |
|
|
416 |
64% female. 7% under 1 year of age; 70% 1 – 4 years of age. |
Married couples with combined age of 90 can adopt infant or young child. Single parents up to age 45. |
Married couples or singles. |
At least one parent must travel (8-12 days). |
From submission of dossier to appointment date, 18 to 24 months, but can be longer. |
$20,000+ |
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|
314 |
Both boys and girls, infants through teens, and sibling groups are available. |
No specific age requirements. |
Married couples and singles. |
May travel (14 days) or choose to have the child escorted. |
From completed dossier to referral, 4-6 mos. |
$10,000-12,000 |
