Haiti

Haiti Adoption

Haiti is only 960 km SE of Miami (a 1 1/2 hour flight), yet worlds apart. Lying in the Caribbean Sea, just southeast of Cuba, Haiti occupies the western 1/3 of the island of Hispaniola, with the Dominican Republic occupying the eastern 2/3.

Haiti is a poverty-stricken land of urban overpopulation, denuded hillsides and a people suffering the wounds of civil strife and oppression. It is also a vibrant country of colorful art, fantastic music, and an intensely spiritual people whose humor and passion are legendary.

The modern world's first black-led republic, Haiti boasts a unique culture and an incredible artistic tradition. The language, dance and music of the Haitian people reflect a syncopation between the spiritual and material worlds that shouldn't be missed.

AVAILABLE CHILDREN

	Children from birth to 16 years of age are available for adoption. Special needs infants and toddlers are are also available for adoption. Sibling groups are available, if requested.
	All children are tested for HIV, Sickle Cell Anemia, TB, Hepatitis B and Syphilis.
	Adoptive parents who INSIST on having a newborn child which is 6 months old or younger at the time of the referral, will have to pay an additional fee of $1000, and their waiting period may be 12 months. However, parents who are flexible enough to adopt a child from 0 to 24 month, do not have to pay the additional fee or to wait any longer than our usual waiting period of 6 months.

ADOPTION TIMETABLE

	Referral of a child takes approximately 30 days from the time of dossier submission. Referrals consist of a picture and a medical of the child. Once a month after you accept the referral of a child you will receive pictures, weight, and height of your child and any important information.
	The total process time from acceptance of a child referral to the time adoptive parents can travel to bring home their child averages four to six months.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

	Unlike adopting from some other foreign countries that require two trips, Haiti adoptions can be competed in one trip. In addition, only one parent, if married, needs to travel to Haiti to adopt a child.
	Escorting is available for an additional fee.
	Stay in Haiti consists of 3 full working days.
	Our international coordinator will be making all of your in-country arrangements in Haiti. You will also be greeted and escorted the entire time you are in Haiti by our international facilitators who will walk you through the adoption process step by step.

PARENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

	Only those married couples and single women who accept Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord can adopt children through Compassionate Care.
	Any Christian married couple (at least one has to be 35 years of age) who has been married for at least 10 years or Christian single women 35 years of age and older can adopt from Haiti.
	You can have no more than four children already in your home.
	There are no stated upper age limits.

COST TO ADOPT FROM HAITI

APPLICATION FEE

Due with submission of application for adoption.

$300

COMPASSIONATE CARE AGENCY FEE

	$1,750 due with submission of dossier.
	$1,750 due with acceptance of a referral or travel date.

$3,500

HOME STUDY (If prepared by Compassionate Care)

	$600 due upon first home study visit.
	$600 due upon completion of home study. (Travel expenses include mileage @ .32 per mile and a travel rate of $10 per hour)

$1,200
+ travel expenses

INTERNATIONAL COORDINATOR FEE

Due when you receive a court date or travel date.

$1,000

UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION SERVICE (USCIS)

Two Adults ($525 + $70 per adult for FBI fingerprinting).

$665

DOSSIER AUTHENTICATION

Depending on which state you live in, your Secretary of State's office in your state may charge a fee for document authentication. (State of Indiana does not charge a fee for authentication.)

$124

DOSSIER TRANSLATION FEE

Due when dossier is sent for authentication.

$500

INTERNATIONAL FACILITATOR FEE

	Our international facilitator will meet you at the airport in Haiti and walk you through the adoption process step by step.
	Due 60 days after dossier is submitted.

$7,500

TRAVEL COST

AIRFARE ($1200)

2 adults round trip. These fees can vary depending on when and where you travel.

You will also need to purchase a one way return-flight ticket for your child which usually cost around 10% of your round-trip airfare.

HOTEL, FOOD, TRANSPORTATION, ETC ($500)

	2 adults - 3 days
	All adopting parents are invited to stay at the guest house of our Haitian facilitator free of charge for three nights. Meals and transportation related to the adoption are included.

U.S. EMBASSY FEES IN Haiti ($545)

Child's Passport, Visa, and medical exam.

$1945

ESTIMATED COST FOR HAITI ADOPTION

$17,034

**We want to remind your that the above fees are approximate and to please keep in mind that although Compassionate Care's fees will not change during your adoption process all other fees associated with international adoption are subject to change. **

For more information on our Haiti adoption program please request one of our
Free Information packets.

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