Independent, international adoption?

Question

i am wondering if anyone (from Canada) has done an international (overseas), independent adoption? are independent adoptions more economical than going through an agency, and how do i get started?

Answer 1

it  not  right   we  are  not  for  sale

Answer 2

Hi Ray

We were in Colombia over Christmas and there was a Canadian couple from Winnipeg there with their soon-to-be child waiting for their final court date. So, Canadians are adopting there.

Write to me and I'll give you the contact information for our lawyer in Bogota. She can walk you through the Colombian procedure.

Meanwhile, you need to find out from Canada what is necessary to bring an adopted child into Canada as a citizen. It is probably on the federal government's immigration web site.

You definitely will need a home-study and you might want to get that started as soon as you can.

You should reconsider your decision to forego the agency - if there is one that has practiced in Colombia and is recognized by ICBF, your life will be much easier. This may be a case of penny-wise, pound foolish.

Whatever you decide, your willingness to take one of these children out of dreadful circumstances and into your home as a beloved child is commendable.

Good luck to you

Answer 3

I have never used the international adoption agency, or

department. But I would think our department of adoption

information would have all the details you need.  Also if you

contact Angelina Jolie, she is an ambassador for the United

States and that is how she does the adoptions of her children to date. I hope this gives you a clue as to what you need to

research.  Call your local government to see who Canada

has in place to give you this information. It is no Secret!

Answer 4

I'm not from Canada, but I have adopted internationally.  Generally speaking, an independent overseas adoption is very risky.  Working with a foreign government is not like the Canadian govt or the US govt.  Delays happen often... even expected, government regulations change.  Sometimes a thing as simple as a country not having the paper to print passports will delay an adoption for months!  (No joke.)  

A reputable, ethical overseas agency is accustomed with the ins and outs of the countries they work with.  You may put a lot of money and time into something that will never bear fruit.  I really recommend finding a reputable and ethical agency to assist you.

Good luck.