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Processing Time
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The application through final adoption decree takes approximately 12-18 months. The average referral time takes approximately 6-12 months: boys typically take 6-9 months, girls 9-12 months.
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Children Available
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Boys are more available than girls; 10 months - 15 years old. You have the option to adopt more than one child.
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Parents' Ages
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Parents must be at least 25-years-old, and cannot be more than 40-45 years older than the adoptee (this varies from region-to-region and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis).
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Marriage Status
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Married couples and singles are accepted for adoption.
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Divorce
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Permitted (maximum of two per spouse).
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Children in Family
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Families with children in the home are permitted to adopt.
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Income
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Joint income must be at least $10,000 per member of the household, including your adopted child.
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Criminal History
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No felonies permitted. All other criminal history must be at least 15 years old, and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
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Medical History
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No mental health diagnoses or treatment permitted. Other medical history reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
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Travel to Country
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Both parents must travel on two trips. The duration of the first trip is typically one week. The average waiting time before the second trip is typically 2-6 months from the first trip. The second trip is typically 14-28 days.
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