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PARENT ELIGIBILITY |
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Parents must be at least 27 years old at the time of application (preference is given to families who are no more than 45 years older than the child to be adopted.) Adopting parents must be married at least 3 years. Preference is given to Christian families. No Singles.
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CHILDREN AVAILABLE |
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Age:
Children from ages 12 months to 14 years are available for adoption. Sibling groups and older children are available - 5 older boys are waiting for a family right now! To learn more please visit www.lssadopt.org and watch the video under News and Events.
Health:
Some family history is available at the time the child is referred.
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TIMING |
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Referral:
The adoption process takes 18 to 24 months from the time of acceptance by the Philippine government to the time of referral.
Families receive placement of their child upon arrival in the Philippines.
While no legal process is required in the Philippines, the time there is an opportunity to experience the child's birth culture. Finalization of the adoption occurs in the family's home state after retuning home with the child.
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TRAVEL |
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Travel by at least one parent to the Philippines to receive the child is required. The trip is well-organized and well-guided by agency representatives. English is spoken in the Philippines. Travel is typically 5-7 days.
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PRIMARY COSTS TO CONSIDER |
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Philippine Adoption fees cover:
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Program Application |
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Philippine Government |
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Program Fee |
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Post-Placement |
A portion of the Philippines Program Fee is donated to the support of child welfare programs in that country. (Our partner agency is Concordia Children's Services.)
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OTHER FEATURES |
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The Philippines program is coordinated by LSS of Wisconsin and Upper MI http://www.lssadopt.org and has placed 300 children since starting in 1985.
PLEASE CALL 800-577-4100 FOR MORE DETAILS! |
