Haiti
Age of Parents:
Each adoptive applicant must be a minimum of 35 years of age at the time of dossier submission. Applicants must also be under age 50.
Length of Marriage:
The minimum length of marriage at application is ten years; however, a longer marriage is preferred in Haiti. More than one divorce is not accepted. Families with documented infertility may be considered if 30 years old, and married a minimum of 7 years.
Children in Family:
Families with up to two children are eligible to adopt.
Single Applicants:
Single female applicants are able to adopt if they are a minimum of 35 years of age and under the age of 50.
Income:
Haiti follows U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) requirements for income.
Travel Requirements:
At least one parent must travel to Haiti at the end of the adoption process. It is strongly recommended that both parents travel. Families are encouraged to travel earlier in the process, as well, to file their I-600 in country.
For more information about Bethany's Haiti program, please call 1.877.64.ADOPT, e-mail us at
bcsinternational@bethany.org, or fill out our
contact form.