Programs at a Glance
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Country/ Program |
Parent Eligibility |
Children Needing Homes |
Approximate Program Fees |
Length of Adoption Process |
Travel |
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US Infant |
- 25 years old
- Couples together at least 2 years
- Singles accepted
- 1 parent a US citizen
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- Newborns
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$12,000-$40,000 (depending on placing agency)
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6-24 month Avg. -Determined by birthparents who make the selection of the adoptive parent(s). Average wait times vary according to openness to ethnicity, gender and birth parent health history.
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- Possible travel if baby is born outside your state of residence.
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Foster Adoption |
-25 years old
-at least 15 years older than child you wish to adopt
-1 parent a US citizen
-Singles accepted
-Couples must be married for at least two years
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-12 mo + - Sibling Groups - Older Children - Many of these children have special needs
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$900
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6+ months
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- Possible travel if child resides outside of Idaho.
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Haiti |
- 35 years old
- Single Women
- Married Couples
- 1 parent a US citizen
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- 3 mo + - Sibling Groups - Older Children - Healthy & Special Needs
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$20,000
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20-33 months
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- 4-6 days in Haiti
- One parent required
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China Special Needs
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- Married couples - 30-55 years old - 1 parent a US citizen - Meets CCCWA requirements
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- 10 mo—13 yrs - Minor to major correctable needs - Boys & girls available
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$20,000
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8-15 months
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- 12-16 days in China
- Recommended that both parents travel.
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