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| Due to the recent tragedy in Haiti, we are not accepting new applications at this time. |
In addition, there is currently not an operational system with which to process adoption cases in accordance with Haitian and US laws. As soon as the two governments have a functioning process that prevents corruption and child trafficking, ALW will begin accepting adoption applications for the Haiti program.
If you provide us with your information, we will add you to the Haiti Adoption Update List (information only - not an adoption waiting list). We will gather information from reliable sources and when we make the decision to reopen the adoption program, you will be notified by email. At that time you may request the most current and updated adoption information packet.
Add your name to the Haiti Adoption Update List: GO
Who Can Adopt?
Couples and single women 30 years and older. Couples must be married a minimum of 5 years and one person may be as young as 28. There can be no more than 3 children in the home (prior to adopting). The orphanage directors we work with also request that families adopting from their orphanage are Christian.
| Who Are the Children? We coordinate with an orphanage to find families for children in need of adoption. We need families for children from infants through age 16 years. There is also sibling groups who need adopted together. The children come from extremely impoverished conditions prior to arriving at the orphanages. The orphanage provides children with good care, proper nutrition and education opportunities while they wait for their forever family. |
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Once a family’s home study is complete, they are able to receive information on waiting children. Depending on the type of child a family believes will best fit with their family and on the type of child they are approved to adopt, a family could be matched right after their home study is completed or could wait several months. After being matched the process takes 12-24 months. Travel is roughly 3-5 days in country.
What Is the Process & Fee Structure?
| Apply with ALW | $100 |
| Adoptive Parent Training | $225 |
| Home Study | $1,300 |
| Apply with CIS (Immigration fee:I-600-A = $670 + $80/adult in the home) |
$830 |
| Agency Program Fee | $3,500 |
| Complete Dossier (Estimate: you will be billed the actual cost) |
$600 |
| Child Acceptance | – |
| Translation Expenses (Estimate: you will be billed the actual cost) |
$1,500 |
| Foreign Program | $7,000* |
| Travel | Varies** |
| Post Placement | $500*** |
| Total (+ travel and accomodations) | $15,555 |
**Travel to Haiti and in country travel and accommodations are the responsibility of the family.
***Please review our Post Placement Services.
| The Hague and Intercountry Adoption Act |
Adoption Links Worldwide is the only Nebraska-based agency seeking the accreditation of The Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption.
