Gender: Both boys and girls
are available for adoption. First time parents should be flexible in regards
to gender selection.
Health: Children
are generally healthy, but may have parasites and other treatable conditions
caused due to living conditions. Children are tested – at minimum -- for
HIV/AIDS, TB, VDRL, Parasites and Hepatitis. Special needs children are
available.
Adoptive Parents Requirements
Marriage:
Single heterosexual women and married couples may apply. Couples must be
married at least one year. Applications cannot be accepted from pregnant
women. Previous divorce is allowed. One parent must be a US Citizen.
Age:
Parents must be at least 25 years of age. There is no statutory age limit.
Those 25-49 may adopt an infant. Those over 50 may adopt an older child.
Children: There is no limit
to the number of children already in the home. Large families can adopt as
long as you can show sufficient income.
Travel:
Travel to Ethiopia is strongly recommended by this agency as well as the
Ethiopian government, but it is not required. Travel is approximately 10
days and comfortable accommodations are available. Clients are fully
escorted by our bi-lingual facilitator and staff, throughout all processes
required in Ethiopia. Escort is available for those families who are unable
to travel.
Time Frame:Depending on your state regulations and USCIS processing it will take
approximately 7-12 months to complete the adoption from submittal of the
dossier to our agency. The timeframe will depend greatly on the age and sex of
the child(ren) you are seeking to adopt.
Referrals: The family typically receives referral after submittal of the completed and
approved homestudy. Information provided includes photos, lab results, and
brief medical/social history. Please note that social history is scarce and
frequently inaccurate due to many factors.
Effective July 30, 2007, the filing fee for the I600A
application will increase to $750 (including biometrics for one person)
plus $80 biometric fee for each person 18 years of age or older living
with you. Applications postmarked on or after July 30 must be
accompanied by the new fee.
Gender: Both boys and girls
are available for adoption. First time parents should be flexible in regards
to gender selection.