The Adoption Guide: Getting Started in Haiti Adoption

Haiti Adoption
AF Photo Gallery	Haiti Fast Facts: 2010 adoptions: 133 children Estimated Total Cost: $12,000 to $25,000 Profile: 56% are ages 5 and older; 55% of children adopted are girls (2009). Parent Ages: At least one parent must be 35 years or older. Parents must be 19 years older than the child. Family Status: Married couples and singles may adopt. Parents with older children must obtain a waiver in order to adopt. Travel: At least one parent must travel to adopt the child; length of stay is brief (3 to 5 days). Timeline: About 24 months, although, parents should stay in close contact with their agencies. Haiti Adoption Directory Find an adoption agency placing children from Haiti in your state:
Haiti lies approximately 50 miles southeast of Cuba and is considered part of the West Indies. Haiti's culture is a vibrant mixture of African, French, Indian, British, and Spanish influences. In FY2010, 133 children were adopted from Haiti to the U.S. (additionally, more than 1,000 children were granted humanitarian parole after the 2010 earthquake). Haiti is not a member of the Hague Adoption Convention. For more information, visit http://adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=haiti.
Helpful Articles from Adoptive Families Magazine Through the Eyes of a Brother A teen reflects on the time his sister joined their family from Haiti. Family Ties Readers share how they teach their children about their heritage.
Helpful Web Resources for Haiti Adopters Info Haitian Adoption: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InfoHaitianAdoption/ U.S. State Department

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