Adopting an Asian child
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Adopting an Asian child
Oct 2002
I'm seeking some information on adopting an Asian girl between
0-2 years old. This would likely be an international adoption,
but I am open to domestic or social services adoptions also.
I'd like to hear from adoptive parents what agencies you have
used and what your recommendations/cautions might be regarding
the agencies and the process in general. I would like
to be able to choose an agency with some confidence as to their
process, integrity and success. I have checked the webite
recommendations also, but am hoping for some fresher input,
perhaps specific to this situation! Thanks.
Currently, Kazakhstan is open and has Asian children available.
Asian children are also available in Russia, and because they
are less frequently requested I have heard that the process is
fast (and sickeningly the fees may be reduced!). Cambodia is
reportedly still open, but the program is having problems in the
U.S. and I wouldn't personally recommend starting with them. I
know people have successfully adopted from Nepal, but it's a
more self-driven process than many. Depending on your ethnicity
marriage status, and other factors, you may be eligible to adopt
from Korea, Taiwan, or Japan, as well.
Domestic Asian children are not commonly adoptable, but it does
happen.
There are many fine agencies out there doing international
adoptions. Heartsent, BAAS, and AAO are all local and well-
regarded. That's just a partial list.
Good luck!
Nancy
Other recommendations received:
ACCEPT
Adopt International
Holt International Children's Services
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