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Ethiopia
Adoption Program
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.gif) Adopting
from Ethiopia has become an increasingly popular choice over the
past few years -- with good reason. And when you choose to adopt
through LBB you'll see why! Our service and expertise is solid
and the staff and orphanage in Ethiopia work diligently on your
behalf.
Through A Love Beyond Borders Ethiopian partnership program we
are able to provide a flexible adoption program that is
inclusive of a wide-range of qualified potential parents,
including single women. We work with established, well-run
orphanages throughout Ethiopia with staff well-versed in
maneuvering through Ethiopia's legal system. You will be
guided through each step of the adoption process and escorted
to adoption appointments while in Addis Ababa.
There
are estimates of as many as four million children in Ethiopia
living without parents or families. These children are
orphaned by poverty, AIDS, political conditions and disabling
infrastructure. Yet even faced with these conditions the
people and children of Ethiopia live an emotionally generous
life, embodying the philosophy of "It takes a village to
raise a child.". This means that older children adopted
from Ethiopia who have lived in an extended family environment
-- even those living in orphanages -- will typically manifest
fewer developmental or emotional issues than children adopted
from orphanages in other countries.
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The children from
Ethiopia are typically healthy and/or have correctable health
conditions. Adoptive parent requirements are flexible. Young
babies and sibling groups are available. One trip of
approximately 10 days is requested, although escort services are
an option in certain circumstances.
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Children: |
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Children six months to 14 years of age.
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boys and girls are available for adoption. First time
parents should be flexible in regards to gender selection.
- 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, and Hepatitis and
several other conditions. Special
needs children are available.
- Many older sibling groups
are available.
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Adoptive
Parents Requirements: |
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Single 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.
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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.
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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.
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Travel to
Ethiopia is strongly recommended but it is not required. Travel
is approximately 10 days and comfortable accommodations are
available. Clients are fully escorted to adoption-related
proceedings while in Ethiopia. Escort is available for those
families who are unable to travel. Please speak with one of our
staff members for further information on this optional
service. The fee is $1500 plus expenses for the escort
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Timelines &
Process: |
Due to our
ever-expanding network of orphanages, the wait for a referral
is relatively quick compared to many programs. Once you submit
your completed dossier it will take approximately 6-8 months
to receive a referral of a young child, then 3-5 months to
complete the adoption. Families desiring to adopt children
older than six, special needs, or older sibling groups may
receive a referral in as little as one month.
The
timeframe will depend greatly on the age and sex of the
child(ren) you are seeking to adopt. Waits are longest for
families desiring young babies, especially baby girls.
The family typically receives
referral after submittal of the completed dossier to Ethiopia.
Information provided includes photos, lab results, and brief
medical/social history. Please note that social history is
scarce and frequently inaccurate due to factors out of our
control.
Due to the nature of international adoptions, the requirements,
timelines and fees are subject to change without notice. |
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