Adoption Spotlight: Ethiopia
Next in our adoption spot light is Ethiopia. This is just an overview, so if you are interested in adoption, please seek guidance from an adoption professional.
Location: Northeastern part of Africa near the Red Sea
Population: 74.8 million
Language(s): Amharic, Oromo, Tigrinya and Somali
Currency: Birr
Capital: Addis Ababa
Who Can Adopt
- Couples with or without children from ages 20 to 50. Anyone past the age of 55 is reviewed on a case by case basis.
- Couples must be married for at least one year at the time of application.
- No more than two divorces.
- Families with mental and health issues are considered on a case by case basis.
*Note: I found conflicting information related to singles applicants. If you are single and are interested in adopting from Ethiopia, seek guidance from an adoption professional.
Ethiopian Adoption Highlights
- Infants to children 15 years old are available for adoption.
- Healthy and special needs children are available as well as sibling groups.
- Adoption from Ethiopia only requires one trip which usually last five to seven days. One parent can travel alone if necessary.
- The wait time for Ethiopia varies but can be estimated between 15 to 20 months once your paperwork has been submitted in-country.
- Adoption expenses for Ethiopia range from approximately $21,000 to $28,000 for a couple adopting one child.
- Pre-adoption and post-adoption home studies are required. Families must also submit yearly informal updates until the adopted child turns 15 years of age.
If you are interested in learning more about international adoption, please send me an e-mail at thehowellfamily3@gmail.com.
On May 8th I will be hosting an information meeting about international adoption at the Watauga Public Library. Send me an email if you are interested in attending.
http://adopt.childrenshope.net/programs/colombia/index.php
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