{"id":1537,"date":"2019-07-15T06:15:09","date_gmt":"2019-07-15T06:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/heartofadoptionsalliance.com\/?page_id=1537"},"modified":"2023-05-19T15:07:32","modified_gmt":"2023-05-19T15:07:32","slug":"intercountry-adoption","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/heartofadoptionsalliance.com\/intercountry-adoption\/","title":{"rendered":"Intercountry Adoption"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; el_class=&#8221;section mt-0&#8243;][vc_column rsclass=&#8221;clean&#8221;][theme_rslider_element rs_num=&#8221;1&#8243; dots=&#8221;true&#8221; zoom=&#8221;false&#8221; rs_images=&#8221;1698&#8243;][\/theme_rslider_element][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1563429269641{padding-top: 65px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;intro-content&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1563000899805{padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;International Adoption&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:36px|text_align:center|color:%233e3e3e|line_height:1.5em&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; rs_decor_place=&#8221;2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;weight-700 domestic-h2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1635284148226{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Intercountry adoptions are intended to offer the advantage of a permanent, suitable family to meet a child&#8217;s needs when one cannot be found in his or her country of origin.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:22px|text_align:center|color:%233e3e3e|line_height:30px&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; rs_decor_place=&#8221;2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1587031027838{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_custom_heading][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1563435230427{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2873&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_single_image][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text]Intercountry adoption is the process by which you adopt a child from a country other than your own.<\/p>\n<p>International adoption over the years has changed, and the profiles of children needing homes have changed. The children most requested by adoptive families habitually resident in the United States are healthy infants. Children with special needs, older children and sibling groups are typically more available for international adoption.<\/p>\n<p>Families that are habitually resident in foreign countries, wanting to adopt from the United States are typically also seeking healthy newborn children. We are tasked with the effort to find a family within the United States first, and, after all efforts are exhausted, only then under The Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect to Intercountry Adoption (Hague Adoption Convention) are we permitted to place the child in a foreign country. Heart of Adoptions Alliance, Inc. is only accredited to place children into the Netherlands and Canada.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\u00a0[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-0&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1562597981695{padding-right: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"x_MsoNormal\">OUTGOING ADOPTIONS FROM THE UNITED STATES<\/h5>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Families that are habitually resident in foreign countries wanting to adopt from the United States are typically seeking healthy newborn children. We are tasked with the effort to find a family within the United States first, and, after all efforts are exhausted, only then under the Hague are we permitted to place the child in a foreign country.\u00a0 Many of the situations in which we ultimately place a child internationally, are those where we see significant drug use in-utero and mental health issues in the birth parents. \u00a0\u00a0We work very closely with our foreign supervised providers prior to matching with a family.<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"x_MsoNormal\">INCOMING ADOPTIONS TO THE UNITED STATES<\/h5>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">International adoption over the years has changed, and the profiles of children needing homes have changed. The children most requested by adoptive families in the United States from foreign countries are healthy infants with minor correctable medical issues.\u00a0 \u00a0However, domestic adoption in foreign countries is becoming more socially accepted, enabling more children to find adoptive families in their birth countries.\u00a0 Children with special needs, older children and sibling groups are typically more available for international adoption.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Heart of Adoptions Alliance, Inc. provides international home study services for families seeking to adopt from a foreign country.\u00a0 We have supervised provider contracts and exempt provider contracts with numerous primary placing agencies. \u00a0Families requesting these studies are typically looking to adopt children that are older and sibling groups from foreign countries or have significant special needs.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;CONTACT NOW&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#2d5aa9&#8243; custom_text=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; link=&#8221;url:%23contact|||&#8221; el_class=&#8221;btn-round btn-190&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1606286881088{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-right: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;TEXT NOW&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#ee2f31&#8243; custom_text=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; link=&#8221;url:http%3A%2F%2F866-432-7860|||&#8221; el_class=&#8221;btn-round btn-190 smsbtn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1563518528304{margin-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;apprec-sec&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1583216332843{background-color: #f7f7f7 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;apprec-sec-text mob-order-2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1583216415524{padding-top: 110px !important;padding-bottom: 110px !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-0 vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-offset-0 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;hh-px-15&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-1 vc_col-lg-10 vc_col-md-offset-1 vc_col-md-10 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1591038074762{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;]In order to maintain compliance with the Intercountry Adoption Act and Hague Regulations, upon request we will provide the following documents to you in sample form. The samples are substantially like the documents you will be required to sign. Hard copies of each of these samples are available upon request.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;list-arrow&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Disclosure and Quality Control Practice<\/li>\n<li>Sample Adoption Services Agreement<\/li>\n<li>Sample Waiver of Liability Statements<\/li>\n<li>Sample Grievance Policy<\/li>\n<li>Confidentiality Policy<\/li>\n<li>Manual for International Adoptions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1583216537957{padding-top: 250px !important;padding-bottom: 250px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/heartofadoptionsalliance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/appreciation-section-new.jpg?id=2068) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-12&#8243; el_class=&#8221;apprec-sec-img mob-order-1&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1584351572482{padding-top: 65px !important;background-color: #ecf2f8 !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;adoption-process&#8221; el_class=&#8221;process-ico-section&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1562858667164{padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Process for Incoming International Adoption&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:36px|text_align:center|color:%23252525|line_height:46px&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; rs_decor_place=&#8221;2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;weight-700&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1597939051861{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_custom_heading][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][sk_icon_box title=&#8221;Choose a Country\/Program&#8221; boximage=&#8221;2159&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1588221832799{margin-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221;]In order to begin the international adoption process, you must first decide on what country you want to adopt from as each country has specific requirements.[\/sk_icon_box][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][sk_icon_box title=&#8221;Choose a Placing Agency&#8221; boximage=&#8221;2158&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1591037333773{margin-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221;]Your placing agency, also referred to as a Primary Provider, is the agency responsible for placing the child with you.[\/sk_icon_box][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][sk_icon_box title=&#8221;Apply&#8221; boximage=&#8221;2160&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1587031421123{margin-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221;]Begin with applying to a Primary Provider and once accepted proceed with next steps of the international home study or application process.[\/sk_icon_box][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][sk_icon_box title=&#8221;Homestudy&#8221; boximage=&#8221;2161&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1597939354084{margin-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221;]International homestudies are tailored to the specific requirements for the country of origin of the child.[\/sk_icon_box][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][sk_icon_box title=&#8221;Prepare the Dossier&#8221; boximage=&#8221;2162&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1591037356587{margin-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221;]In combination with your Primary Provider, you will be given originals of your home study, agency license, and any other required documents needed to submit your dossier.[\/sk_icon_box][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][sk_icon_box title=&#8221;Apply for USCIS Approval&#8221; boximage=&#8221;2163&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1587031470463{margin-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221;]You will submit your dossier and obtain your initial approval to proceed with international adoption by obtaining the required Visa.[\/sk_icon_box][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][sk_icon_box title=&#8221;Wait and Prepare&#8221; boximage=&#8221;2164&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1597950533426{margin-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221;]While waiting for a referral for a child, take this time to educate yourself more on the traditions, food, culture of the country of origin of the child.[\/sk_icon_box][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][sk_icon_box title=&#8221;Your Child Referral&#8221; boximage=&#8221;2165&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1597950571404{margin-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221;]Once a referral for a child is received, you will need to evaluate the situation in the allotted time frame and decide if the referral is the appropriate match for you.[\/sk_icon_box][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][sk_icon_box title=&#8221;Meeting your Child&#8221; boximage=&#8221;2166&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1597950674525{margin-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Once you accept the referral, you then begin the adoption process in the foreign country which may or may not include meeting the child prior to finalization.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/sk_icon_box][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][sk_icon_box title=&#8221;Finalization of Adoption\/Recognition&#8221; boximage=&#8221;2441&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1601566187936{margin-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221;]Your adoption will either be finalized in the country of origin or in the United States.\u00a0 If your adoption is finalized in the country of origin, then upon returning to the United States it is recommended you have it recognized in the United States.\u00a0 If the adoption is not finalized in the country of origin, then upon returning to the United States you will need to finalize it in the United States.\u00a0 If you are a Florida resident, our legal team may be able to represent you.[\/sk_icon_box][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][sk_icon_box title=&#8221;Post Placement&#8221; boximage=&#8221;2168&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1601566203667{margin-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221;]Once you return to Florida, most countries require post placement supervision. This includes visits to your home, a written \u00a0report and photographs. These are completed at scheduled intervals according to the foreign country\u2019s requirements.[\/sk_icon_box][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][sk_icon_box title=&#8221;Acquiring US Citizenship&#8221; boximage=&#8221;2441&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1601566247115{margin-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221;]If your child did not automatically receive citizenship upon arrival in the United States, then you will need to either finalize the adoption in the United States or have the adoption recognized , depending on the facts of your case, before you can apply for US Citizenship for your child. \u00a0\u00a0This is the final and step for an incoming international adoption.[\/sk_icon_box][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1568718052679{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;background-color: #2d5aa9 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;broucher-download&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1563354615164{padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-9 vc_col-md-9 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1563354658374{padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-3 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1563429439522{padding-top: 75px !important;padding-bottom: 65px !important;background-color: #f7f7f7 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;common-questions-wrap&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1563001211532{padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:26px|text_align:center|color:%233e3e3e|line_height:42px&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; rs_decor_place=&#8221;2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1581919756284{margin-bottom: 45px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;weight-700&#8243;][\/vc_custom_heading][vc_tta_accordion style=&#8221;modern&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;white&#8221; spacing=&#8221;15&#8243; gap=&#8221;15&#8243; c_icon=&#8221;chevron&#8221; c_position=&#8221;right&#8221; active_section=&#8221;0&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;hoaa-faqs&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;<em>1.<\/em> On average, how long does an international adoption take?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;on-average&#8221;][vc_column_text]The total length of time to complete an international adoption varies, but on average can be completed within about 12-36 months.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;<em>2.<\/em> What is the cost to adopt?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;what-is-the-cost&#8221;][vc_column_text]International adoption fees vary depending on the country from which you are adopting. Total expenses can range from $35,000-$55,000, excluding travel and accommodations.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;<em>3.<\/em> Can I adopt internationally if I have a medical condition?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;can-i-adopt-internationally&#8221;][vc_column_text]Each country has their own specific eligibility requirements as to health and mental stability, that may prevent someone from adopting.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;<em>4.<\/em> Can I adopt internationally if I already have children?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;can-i-adopt-internationally-if-i&#8221;][vc_column_text]Yes. In fact, a large percentage of families who adopt internationally already have children in their homes. The country of origin, home study agency, or placing agency may have policies in place that limit the number of children already in the home when adopting. Please contact us at <a href=\"tel:866-432-7860\">(866) 432-7860<\/a> or at <a href=\"mailto:info@heartofadoptionsalliance.com\">info@heartofadoptionsalliance.com<\/a> for information specific to your family.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;<em>5.<\/em> What if I have a criminal record \u2013 does that disqualify me?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;what-if-i-have-a-criminal-record&#8221;][vc_column_text]In some cases, a criminal record will disqualify a family from adopting internationally. Please contact us at <a href=\"tel:866-432-7860\">(866) 432-7860<\/a><br \/>\nor at <a href=\"mailto:info@heartofadoptionsalliance.com\">info@heartofadoptionsalliance.com<\/a> for information specific to your situation.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;<em>6.<\/em> What is the first step to begin the adoption process?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;what-is-the-first-step&#8221;][vc_column_text]The first step to begin the process for international adoption is to choose a country of origin and contact a primary provider that has a program in that country. If you are a Florida resident, contact us for a Homestudy at <a href=\"mailto:info@heartofadoptionsalliance.com\">info@heartofadoptionsalliance.com<\/a> to initiate the process.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;<em>7.<\/em> Am I required to travel to the country to adopt my child?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;am-i-required&#8221;][vc_column_text]Travel to your child\u2019s country of origin is required and is an important step of your adoption as it begins the process of bonding and attachment with your child. In some cases, only one parent is required to travel. 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In addition to international work, we promote adoption education through our dedication to assisting families facing an unplanned pregnancy by providing resources and support. 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