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Choosing a Country
The choice of a country would depend on the needs of each family or individual. Here are some practical factors which will help you make your decision.
An adoption involves a price which is paid in terms of Time, Money and Emotion.
Choose a Country based on your ability to invest your time, money and emotion, coupled with factors such as the age and gender of the child desired and your own age.
Country Wise Comparison |
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COUNTRY |
COST (approx) |
TIME |
EMOTION |
AGE OF CHILD |
OTHER RESRICTIONS /
CAUTIONS |
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Russia |
$50,000 |
2 Years |
Two trips required up to 3 months or more between child match to conclusion |
15 months & up |
Health of Parents.
Fewer girls than boys.
Married couples, no singles.
Documents must be kept updated and current.
Negative public perception of adoption in general. |
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Ukraine |
$45,000 |
2 Years |
One trip 4-6 weeks.
No pre-knowledge of children. Child proposed only after parent arrives in Kiev. |
15 months & up |
Few younger children.
Must be 45 years between age of child and parents.
Married Couples Only.
Documents must be kept 6 months current.
Uncertainty in stability.
Fewer girls than boys. |
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Haiti |
$25,000 |
18 Months |
Early matching but longer in conclusion |
6 months |
Age - Parents must be above 28 years. Couples must be married/known to each other for 5 years |
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South Africa |
$25,000 |
18 Months |
Program working well |
4 months & up |
Married couples only, married for 2 years, good health.
BMI Restrictions.
Couples must be under 45 to adopt a baby.
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Ethiopia |
$30,000 |
2 Years |
Many children for proposal but volume of families creates delays. |
3 months & up |
Age - Below 43 years for an infant referral. Couples need to be married for 3 years. |
| Note: The amounts mentioned here are an overall cost estimate for your international adoption. Included in this is the fees paid to the agency, overseas service fees*, travel, transportation and some accommodations. * = Please review Overseas Services on web for details. |
