A MESSAGE FOR PROSPECTIVE ADOPTIVE PARENTS

Adoption is a wonderful way for many orphaned children to find a loving, permanent home. Orphans in both the United States and in countries across the globe deserve families who will love and provide for them. I am proud that Americans respond to this need internationally. Each year our nation welcomes more children into homes through intercountry adoption than any other nation.

The process of adopting a child from another country can be difficult. The regulations and requirements for adopting may seem confusing—and sometimes frustrating. My hope is that we can provide you some answers about these requirements. Through this booklet, learn about key adoption concepts and the basics of adopting. I also encourage you to visit our website adoption.state.gov. If you are considering adopting, know that if you proceed, you will forever change your life and the life of a child. I applaud the commitment that you are considering. Should you decide to adopt internationally, we are here to help.

Excerpt taken from Intercountry Adoption from A to Z

For the full article, please follow the link below:

http://adoption.state.gov/pdf/Intercountry%20Adoption%20From%20A-Z.pdf

To submit comments regarding intercountry adoption please follow the link below:

http://catholicsocialservice.org/forum/index.php?f=3&t=30&rb_v=viewtopic