International Adoption: How did you choose your country?

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International Adoption: How did you choose your country?

Answer 1

Oh, I have to agree with maxi...definitely choose a country that you've been longing to vacation in.  You'll get more bang for your buck.  I've heard China is lovely in the springtime. LOL!

Answer 2

dunno good question

try going to the country and see if there is a child that will bond with you

there was this guy who was serviing in iraq. He went to help to rebuild an orphanage and met this amazing child who was disable. to make long story short, the kid started calling this guy "dad" in arabic. This guy returned home to the US and started processing papers for legal adoption and did not tell this kid. One day his phone rang and it was this child on the phone asking "will you take me home, dad" the marine was in tears he couldnt tell that he is getting his papers processed. Basically, to make long story short, This kid is living the US with his father. Doctors volunteered to get this kid with surgeries and medications.

Answer 3

Ok, first of all, can we PLEASE stop making broad judgements on unique situations here.  If someone chooses to adopt internationally, it's their choice.  Children outside of the US also need homes and loving families.  US adoption or foster adoption is not for everyone.  

But back to the question: We adopted from Liberia.  We looked at many different factors: cost, time frame, language barrier (we adopted older siblings).  We also talked to other families who had adopted older children from this country and the agency we chose.  We wanted to adopt from Africa because we have African born family members, but by no means is that a prerequisite.  

Check out the book "How to Adopt Internationally."  No, I don't get any kickbacks from book sales, but it was our bible as we went through the process.  One section of the book gives a snapshot of the processes in every country with a foreign adoption program.  It'll give you a starting point, then try contacting agencies with programs that you feel is right for your family.

Good luck!

BTW: Hope you like paperwork!!!

Answer 4

I start my adoption from Russia more than two years ago with non accredited with Hague Convention or International Adoption Laws.  I spent more than $30,000.00 dollars. They sent me to Russia 3 times for window shopping and until now I am  empty hands and pocketbook .  I am taking legal action against them.  They post young children to lure you sign contract with them then lies and bait.

Any country that you going to chose you must use accreditation agencies. Check with American Embassy they posting the list of those accredited with International Adoption.  I find it out about accreditation agency after I lost thousands of dollars and heartache.

Good luck

Jennifer

Answer 5

Its always nice to bring something back from your holidays.

We had a wonderful time in China and decided value for money was important.

Answer 6

We looked at countries where there was a clear need for adoptive homes - countries, sadly, with a lot of AIDS orphans where even extended family can't care for the number of kids left parentless.  We wanted to be sure that we were the last option for a child, because we felt that children should stay in their home country/culture where possible.

We chose countries that had immigrant populations near our home, so that we could make friends with people who would help us to keep our children's birth culture alive.  

We looked at countries where it would be possible for us to get *verifiable* first family information, and even to meet the first family.  

We looked at cost.  Why do adoptions from some countries cost 30K, and others around 10K?  I don't mind paying fees, but I didn't want to support a  For Profit  industry.  

We didn't care about things people keep asking us like orphanage vs. foster care, nanny-to-child ratios, health statistics, or speedy referral times.   To me, that felt like shopping around for the "best model".

P.S.  We did look at our OWN country.  DCF talked us into getting our fostering license instead - where I live, you couldn't foster and adopt through DCF at the same time, and they wanted more foster families.

Answer 7

Well I might first of all, start with thinking about my OWN country. There is many kids to adopt in your OWN country.

There is many older kids to adopt in your OWN country too.

Have a think.