Americans Adopting Orphans

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American Adoptions -- America's Adoption Agency

In an effort to better serve our families, and the millions of children
worldwide in need of a loving family, American Adoptions is pleased to
announce a new partnership with Americans Adopting Orphans

China Adoption Program
Americans Adopting Orphans offers two unique adoption programs. Learn more about our Traditional and our Waiting Child programs.
Ukraine Adoption Program
Considering the adoption of a child from Ukraine? Learn more about our Ukraine adoption program.
Burundi Adoption Program
Learn how to adopt a child in need from Africa through our new Burundi adoption program.
International Adoption Process
Learn more about the international adoption process through Americans Adopting Orphans and how our agency can help you.

Read testimonials from Families who have adopted internationally through Americans Adopting Orphans

Two Agencies, One Goal
American Adoptions has helped thousands of families make their dreams of parenthood come true through domestic adoption. However, over the years many of the families who have contacted us have also indicated a strong desire to give a child a better life through international adoption. In an effort to better serve our families, and the millions of children worldwide in need of a loving family, American Adoptions is pleased to announce a new partnership with Americans Adopting Orphans.

14 Advantages of Americans Adopting Orphans
Americans Adopting Orphans is a licensed child placing agency, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charity, accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Hague Convention International Adoptions and a member of the Joint Council for International Children's Services (JCICS).

International Adoption Agency Checklist
There are many ways of comparing agencies, here are a few common questions and answers about Americans Adopting Orphans...

Do we have to re-adopt our child in the United States?
You have legally adopted your child in the eyes of both the foreign and United States governments. You are now legally responsible for the welfare of your child, and can now claim your child as a dependent on your taxes. However, re-adoption is very strongly recommended.

How healthy are the children available from other countries?
In general, the children are very healthy. They integrate well into families, and do well throughout their lives. Long-term studies have shown that adopted children do as well or better in life than children in biological families.

How can we avoid unethical adoption practices?
When problems are seen in adoption, they are frequently associated with private individuals (facilitators), attorneys, or orphanages that are able to directly match specific children with pre-adoptive families. These parties have the opportunity to make vast amounts of money by the standards of their country in this process.

International Adoption Home Study Age and Health Recommendations
One of the most stressful times for any family adopting internationally can be the home study. The adoptive parents want to present themselves well, and to be presented well by their home study provider. At the end of each home study, the home study provider makes a recommendation as a part of the Home Study Pre-Placement Report.

International Adoption Programs at a Glance
An overview of the various program restrcitions, waits times, travel requirments and other information important when adopting through Americans Adopting Orphans.

Medical Specialists Experienced in International Adoption Medicine
These physicians may review referral information, photos, and videos of children assigned to families for international adoption. Some charge for this service, some do not. If you request, you may find that one of these physicians would be willing to continue to follow your child as their health care provider.

International Adoption Costs
Advantages of Choosing Americans Adopting Orphans
Information on Intercountry Adoptions

The 3-Step China Adoption Process
The 4-Step China Waiting Child Adoption Process