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Dominican Children
Both Hispanic and children of African descent are available. Infants until age 16 are available.
Note: The requirements and process below is combined with US laws, but it should be a basis
for citizens of other countries.
Requirements
Singles and couples may adopt from the Domincan Rep. may adopt. Singles must be at least 25, and be at least 15 years older
than the child. Married couples may adopt if at least one spouse is 25. At least one parent must be an American citizen. Both
spouses must agree to the adoption.
Process
The US State Dep. describes adoption from the Dominican Rep. "difficult and time-consuming." The entire process takes about
6 months or more. One can complete an adoption through a Dominican lawyer or a private adoption agency working through a Dominican
lawyer. Adoptions are usually done through a birthmother.
Documents Needed
All documents must be translated into Spanish by an official translator.
Weather / Climate
Other Information / Dominican Republic
The capital is Santo Domingo. The country is on the Hispaniola island, along with Haiti. The primary language is Spanish.
It is in the West Indies in the Caribbean Sea.
Major Reasons Dominican Children are being put up for Adoption
Due to poverty, many children are being given up for adoption.
Advantages
Since the Dominican Republic is rather close to the US and Canada, traveling expenses are cheaper than those of other adoption
countries.
Disadvantages
1.)Hogar Cristiano para Ninos Huefanos de Barahona; Christian Home for Orphan Children of Barahona.
2.)The US State Dep's Page on Adoption from the Dominican Republic.
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