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Must work with BCS office
Advantages:
The country fees are relatively low. Adoptive families have access to a car and driver for travel during their stay.
Program Overview:
 excellent relationship with Intercountry Adoption board (ICAB)
extensive referral information
moderate fees
licensed in Philippines since 1984
bilingual staff in Philippines
families MUST work with a Bethany office for a home study and placement/post-placement services
family can ID child from Special Needs wait list
Location
Manila, Philippines
Program
Intercountry Adoption Board (ICAB)
Children Available
healthy and special needs children (2-14 years)
Children's Situation
orphanages and foster care
Eligibility for Families
couples must be married 3 years
no more than one divorce per spouse preferred
parents must be 27-45 years of age
youngest child in home must be 2 years old
psychological evaluation required at applicant's expense
single women eligible to adopt older/special needs with special permission
Waiting Time for Referral
24 months & increasing
Waiting Time after Referral
approximately 4-6 months
Travel
required; 3-7 days in country
Country fees
$6,300 or $5,800 for relative adoption (plus travel and accommodations)
Adoption Finalized
U.S. County Family Court
Dossier Required
yes
Post-Placement Reports
arrival, 3 and 6 months
photos required with every report
 For more information on Bethany's Philippines 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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