The basics about adopting from Haiti plus links to helpful resources and adoption agencies placing children from Haiti in your state.
The Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption entered into force in Haiti on April 1, 2014. At this time, the U.S. State Department is cautioning prospective parents that delays and changes may occur as Haiti’s adoption authority, the Institut du Bien-Être Sociale et de Recherches (IBESR), implement a Hague-compliant process. The IBESR has agreed to process transition cases in which a Form I-600 or I-600A was filed before April 1, 2014.
For more information on Haiti Adoption, visit the Haiti Adoption page on the U.S. State Department’s website. Get parent-to-parent advice and support in the Haiti Adoptive Families group in our online community, Adoptive Families Circle.
Haiti Adoption Fast Facts:
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2013 Adoptions: 388 children
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Hague Country: Yes
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Estimated Total Cost: $25,000 to $40,000
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Profile of Children: 0% are younger than one; 58% are five years and older. 57% are girls (2012).
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Parent Ages: Parents must be at least 35 years old. In the case of married couples, one spouse may be under 35, provided they have been married for ten years and have no biological children. Adoptive parents must be at least 19 years older than the child.
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Family Status: Married couples and singles may adopt. Parents who already have children need a waiver, which is commonly granted.
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Travel: At least two trips lasting about a week each are required.
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Timeline for Haiti Adoption: About 18 months from dossier submission to placement, although has taken up to 24 months in the past.
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