International Adoption
Expand All Guide SectionsInternational Adoption Process
To complete an international adoption, United States citizens must fulfill the requirements of the ... read more »
International Adoption Programs and Requirements
You may not have an initial preference as to the country from which to adopt, and that's OK. Some ... read more »
Adoption Home Study
All countries require the completion of an adoption home study before you adopt. The home study is ... read more »
International Adoption Costs
International adoption costs can range from about $10,000 to $30,000. Remember, these are only ... read more »
Find an Adoption Agency or Adoption Lawyer
You can handle adoption on your own or through an adoption agency or adoption lawyer. The decision ... read more »
Adoption Advice
One of the best resources for international adoption advice is other parents who have adopted. Join ... read more »
Adoption and Health
Special consideration should be taken by parents of adopted children to ensure that your child ... read more »
Adoption News
If you are considering international adoption you should try to keep up on what is happening with international adoption laws, regulations, and news. A country can change its adoption laws at any time. As such, it's important to find reliable sources of adoption news.
Dulcinea's Insight
- An adoption agency is a good source, as is the official adoption site of the country from which you are adopting.
- Be careful of relying only on support groups or blogs for adoption news. It's best to use a resource that you know is reliable.
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