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International Adoption

With Integrity, Transparency & Lifelong Support.

 

Our Programs & Services

Children’s Home is Hague-accredited and has developed strong partnerships throughout the world. International adoption is constantly evolving, our team is here to offer their expertise and help you navigate the complexities of this process.  We believe that international adoption is part of an important safety net for children, however, when possible, children should remain; with their family, with a relative, in their community or in their country.

           

The International Adoption Process
  1. Get Started
    Connect with our friendly, experienced, and knowledgeable staff as you gather information about your services. Email, call us at 651.646.7771 or submit your free Application Part 1.
  2. Choosing a Country
    Our information team will help you review eligibility and choose the country program that is right for you and your family.
  3. Pre-Adoption Education and Home Study
    You will complete required pre-adoption training to build the skills needed to support a child’s safety and well-being. A social worker will also visit your home to assess your readiness to adopt and write a report called a home study. Children’s Home can provide Home Study Services if you reside in Minnesota. If you do not live in Minnesota, you will need to find an agency within your state to complete your home study.
  4. USCIS Approval and Dossier Preparation
    Once your home study is approved, you will apply to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for permission to adopt internationally. Your country program team will also guide you in preparing your dossier – a collection of documents required by the adoption authorities in your chosen country.
  5. Matching Process (Child Referral)
    Once your dossier has been accepted and the country’s adoption authorities have approved you to adopt, you will begin your wait to be matched with a child. When a child is identified for your family, the child’s social and medical history will be provided to you for careful consideration so you can make an informed decision. This process may vary somewhat if you are pursuing the adoption of an identified waiting child.
  6. Travel to Bring Your Child Home
    After you accept a child referral and receive final USCIS approval, you will travel to your child’s country to complete the legal process and take physical custody of the child. Our experienced team will help prepare you for this journey and our in-country partners will support you throughout your trip.
Global Family Support

We believe international adoption is a small piece of the much larger international child welfare puzzle. While adoption may be the solution for some, our ultimate goal is for children to thrive in the countries in which they live. Often relationships are maintained through Global Family Support long after an adoption program closes.

Learn more about our Global Family Support

Serving All Families

Children’s home is a welcoming organization offering services and support for all people. Our international adoption programs are open to individuals and families residing throughout the United States. Each country we work with determines its own eligibility requirements.

Adoption by Single Parents

Transparent Practices

We are committed to transparency in our practice and policies.

  • Free 1:1 Consultation and Eligibility Review
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  • Sample Contract
  • Statistical Disclosure
  • Children’s Home Annual Report

Contact us with any questions or concerns:
[email protected] | 651.646.7771

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