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Lebanese Children
All children are available from Christian orphanages and other Christian institutions. Special needs children 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
Parents must be at least 40, and have an 18 year age difference between themselves and the child. The age difference is 15
years if the adoption is completed through the Armenian Orthodox church. Singles and married couples alike may adopt, but
married couples should travel together to complete adoption. If a couple is completing through the Catholic church, both parents
must have a similarity in religions, but they don't have to both be Catholics. Couples should be infertile. Documents to prove
this is needed.
Process
One can only adopt through Christian orphanages, since the Islamic law in Lebanon allows guardianship, which isn't enough
to meet US adoption laws. You must work with church authorities and the US govt, and the adoption must be approved by these
systems as well as the Christian court. You must travel to Lebanon, then to the US Embassy in the capitals of Syria, Israel,
the UAE, or Cyprus to issue your child an immigrant visa, then back to Lebanon, and then to escort your child to the US. It
is recommended that one would use the Cyprus or UAE embassies. A lawyer who is experienced in family law may also be able
to complete your adoption.
Weather / Climate
Other Information / Lebanon
The capital is Beirut. The country is buffered by the Mediterranean Sea, and its borders are Israel and Syria.
Major Reasons Lebanese Children are being put up for Adoption
Advantages
Disadvantages
Travel is a disadvantage since one must travel halfway around the world and it is very costly.
1.)The US State Dep's Page on adoption from Lebanon.
2.)Cedar Home Christian orphanage; Housing Lebanese girls. Be sure to check out their adoption page.
3.)Smethurst Ministries; works with several Lebanese orphanages, including one with Syrian children.
4.)CNEWA - Catholic Near East Welfare Association; Works in several orphanages, that have both genders and special
needs children. One can adopt from the Christian orphanages only.
5.)Home of Serenity; Sponsored by a Baptist church.
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