January Adoption Program Update
January 11, 2008
For families just beginning the adoption process, we know that choosing an adoption program can be difficult. This update is a reflection of what is currently happening in all of our programs. Due to the nature of adoption, this information may change at any time, but we hope that this will help you to determine which program is best for you as you begin the adoption process.
DOMESTIC ADOPTION:
In 2007, our domestic infant adoption programs united 124 infants with their forever families! Congratulations to all of these families. Currently, we have over 80 families waiting in our regular domestic infant program and over 30 families in our African-American and biracial infant program.
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INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION:
In 2007, our international adoption programs united 249 children with their forever families! Congratulations to all of these families.
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China Adoption Program:
In 2007, AAI families welcomed home 15 children through our regular China program and 25 children through our China Waiting Children program. The average process time for the regular China program is lengthening and is currently at 25 months. Families interested in adopting from China may want to consider our Nepal or Kazakhstan programs where waiting times are shorter than the regular China program.
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Ethiopia Adoption Program:
In 2007, AAI families welcomed home 18 children from Ethiopia! Currently, we have over 60 families currently in the process of adopting from Ethiopia. Families interested in older children and sibling groups are especially encouraged to apply.
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Haiti Adoption Program:
Photos and information on current waiting children from Haiti are now available online. There is a lot of interest in adoption from Haiti. The Haiti adoption program has flexible requirements, accepts single female applicants, and is one of the least expensive international programs. The time from submission of dossier to bringing your child home is approximately two years.
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Kazakhstan Adoption Program:
Our Kazakhstan program is continuing to be strong! We currently have a number of families in the process of adopting, and the program is very promising. Children available can be as young as seven months and are Eurasian, Asian, or Caucasian in appearance. Married couples and single applicants are accepted for this program, although there are some eligibility requirements related to age, medical history, and prior criminal histories. Families may be able to travel to meet their potential child in as little as four to six months after the dossier is submitted to the Kazakh government.
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Nepal Adoption Program:
We are still waiting for the new adoption law in Nepal which is expected to be very positive for future adoptive families. Families interested in adopting from Nepal are encouraged to call for more information.
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Russia Adoption Program:
In 2007, AAI families welcomed home 96 children from Russia! Our Russia program continues to be very active. Currently, we have families waiting for young girls, but continue to have a need for families for boys of all ages as well as a need for families for older girls. For more information, please contact us!
We are also excited to announce a new Waiting Children program in Russia. This program will include children of all ages with special medical needs as well as healthy children over the age of six. For more information, please call 616.667.0921.
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Ukraine Adoption Program:
We are excited to announce a new Waiting Children program in Ukraine. This program will include children of all ages with special medical needs as well as healthy children over the age of six. For more information, please contact us.
The political situation in Ukraine has changed and there is a new quota for adoptive families from the U.S. Please call or visit our news item on this topic for more information.
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MORE INFORMATION:
For more information on any of our adoption programs, please call 616.667.0677 or 1.800.677.2367.
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