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Must work with BCS office
Bethany can place healthy infants in five states - Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Georgia. The South Korean government only allows a certain number of children to be adopted yearly, so this program may fill up quickly. Please contact your local office for more information.
Advantages:
The process is usually predictable. Children can be young at time of referral. The children can be escorted to the United States, or parents may travel for a 4 to 7 day trip.
Program Overview:
 Bethany has a contract with Holt Children's Services in Seoul; South Korea's first and largest agency with over 40 years of international adoption experience. We receive extensive referral information on the children and the infants are cared for in loving foster homes. The children receive excellent medical care; they are seen monthly by a Holt pediatrician.
Location
Seoul, South Korea
Program
Holt Children's Services
Children Available
healthy infant children - 6 months - 18 months
special needs children - 3 months - 5 years
Children's Situation
primarily foster care
Eligibility for Families
parents must be married for at least 3 years
parents must be 25-43 years of age
families cannot specify gender
must work with BCS branch office
 Waiting Time for Referral
infant boys & girls -- approximately 12-16 months
Waiting Time after Referral
approximately 3-6 months
Travel
not required; children can be escorted
Country Fees
$16,705 for children who are escorted
$14,175 for families who travel to Korea
Adoption Finalized
United States, County Family Court
Dossier Required
no
Post-Placement Reports
arrival, 3 and 6 months
photos required with each report
 Learn more about Bethany's social services programs in South Korea
For more information on Bethany's South Korea program, please call 1.877.64.ADOPT, or email bcsinternational@bethany.org (please specify if you are interested in a certain country or program)
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