Intercountry Adoption

Intercountry Adoption
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"Recognizing that the child...should grow up in a family environment, in an atmosphere of happiness, love, and understanding"
- Hague Adoption Convention, Preamble
Intercountry Adoption
Intercountry adoption is one of the Department of State’s highest priorities. We believe it should be an option for children in need of permanent homes when it is in the best interest of the child and domestic solutions have been given due consideration. Over the years, thousands of U.S. citizens have adopted children from abroad. Families habitually resident in other countries also adopt children from the United States.
Intercountry adoption is the process by which you adopt a child from a country other than your own through permanent legal means and then bring that child to your country of residence to live with you permanently. This website can give you valuable information about intercountry adoptions, from starting the process to post-adoption information.
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