5/18/2008 ADOPTION NEWS

 

3/28/07

Young Siblings in Russia Ready for Immediate Adoption

A nine-year-old girl and her little five-year-old brother are waiting for their adoptive family in Russia.  They are healthy and very eager to be part of an active and caring family.  We are looking for a family whose home study is complete, or nearly so.  Families can travel in as little as two weeks for the first trip and finish up the paperwork before they return to Russia to finalize the adoption.  

Families will complete an independent adoption in Russia with the assistance of our experienced and knowledgeable facilitators.  They will assist you with all travel arrangements and with all adoption related activities while you are in the country. 

Please call or email Adopt a Miracle for more information.  We are really hoping to find a family for these children in the next week or so. 

 

info@adoptamiracle.com

303 216-9009

Toll-Free 866 789-0829

 

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Haiti Adoption Program Going Strong!

Many children in need of families!

 

                

Haiti is a wonderful country from which to adopt.  Because of its close proximity to the United States, traveling to meet your child is quick and more convenient than many other countries.  With its reasonable fees, this is a good option for families wanting to adopt more than one child.   Still, fewer than 300 children were adopted from Haiti in 2005, largely due to people not knowing about these precious children who are waiting for loving families.

To receive more information about our Haiti Adoption Program, please email Stephanie, our Haitian program coordinator, at haiti@adoptamiracle.com.  Stephanie and her husband are parents to four children, two adopted from Haiti. Stephanie will share with you her knowledge, experience, enthusiasm and love of the country and children awaiting forever families.

Children Available for International Adoption

• Newborn to 16 years old. 
• Sibling groups, twins and unrelated children can be adopted at the same time. 
• If you request an “infant” you will be referred a child who will be between 0-24 months old at the time of the referral. 
• If you request that the child be less then 12 months old at the time of referral, there is an additional charge and a longer referral waiting time. 
• Most of the children have lost their families due to extreme poverty, but they have been well cared for in loving orphanages. 

 Adoptive Parents         

• Married couples and single, heterosexual women can adopt from Haiti.
• Couples should be married for at least 5 years.
• There is no upper age limit, as long as the parents are physically able to raise the child to adulthood.
• At least one parent should be 30 years or older. 
• In special situations, single mothers at least 27 years old will be accepted.
• Haitian law requires that adoptive parents are a minimum of 18 years older than the adoptive child.
• Number of children already in the home varies depending on specific circumstances.  Generally, a family may have up to four children.  Please contact us for more specific information.
• Previously divorced individuals may adopt.
• All prospective adoptive families that are U.S. citizens must first meet the eligibility requirements of the U.S.C.I.S.
• In some cases, Adopt a Miracle can assist families living in other countries with their adoption in Haiti.
• The Director of the adoption program in Haiti requires that adoptive parents are able to honestly attest to this statement of faith.  Families are also required to provide a letter of reference from the pastor of their home church. 

Adoption Process in Haiti

Parents generally receive a referral within 30 days of submitting the translated dossier to our Haiti Program Director.  Once the parents accept the referral, it takes approximately 12 months to complete the adoption process.  Parents receive monthly photos and any significant medical information about their child.  Adoptive families may travel to Haiti during the waiting period to visit with their child and experience the welcoming and rich environment and culture of Haiti.   The families may stay at a comfortable and reasonably priced inn, with all meals provided, located near the orphanage. 

Adopt a Miracle will assist adoptive parents throughout the entire adoption process in Haiti, including document gathering, assignment, travel, and accommodations while in Haiti.  You can feel confidant that you will be well taken care of while in Haiti by very knowledgeable and friendly English-speaking staff.

 

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