Cannot Decide on Which Country?

Well, I am sharing the page from Reece's Rainbow.  Don't forget if you find a child on another site, and they are classified as a special needs child (sans healthy older), you can put in an application for an FSP.  Please ignore the requirements for Russia if you are American.  Sadly, Russia has slammed the door shut for Americans at the moment, and are considering closing it to all other countries.  Pray for those children that will be left behind, and those whose families were in the middle of adopting their children. 

International Programs

Reece’s Rainbow is a VOICE OF HOPE for children with Down syndrome and other special needs in around the world. We started in 2006 with only five children in Ukraine! We are thrilled with the success and growth of this ministry, and God’s ability to raise awareness for these beautiful children through us. More than 800 children are currently listed on our website waiting for their family to find them. Even if you are not in a position to adopt, you can make a life-saving difference for any child with your grant sponsorship gifts!
Info listed here is based on most recent program requirements and restrictions as stated by the individual country officials.
This page updated February, 2013.

Africa 1	Married couples, and single women are allowed to adopt girls No length of marriage requirement One parent has to be 21 years older then child they are adopting No family size restrictions Unrelated children on a case by case basis 1 or 2 trips, depends on location of child Total cost estimated between $20,000 – $25,000 depending on travel preferences, age and special need of child Orphan investigations are completed for each child before placement, to verify their orphan status.
Africa 2	Married couples only No age restictions No family size restrictions 2 short trips required; for at least one parent: first trip a week or less and the second is just to pick up the child
Africa 3	Married couples, single women can adopt girls Couples married at least 1 year One parent must be over 25 years old Less than six children in the home preferred, exceptions made on a case-by-case basis Parents must be practicing Christians and provide a letter of recommendation from a pastor Unrelated children on a case by case basis One trip of 4-6 weeks in most cases. Two trips on a case by case basis. Total cost estimated between $20,000 – $25,000 depending on travel preferences, age and special need of child.
Africa 4	Married couples only; must be married at least 5 years Couples between the ages of 30 and 45 are preferred, but older couples requesting an older child will be considered Small families preferred (3 or fewer children), but exceptions may be made. Travel required; one trip, about 2 weeks Total cost approximately $23,000 – $25,000
Bulgaria	2 trips, 5 days each Approx cost only $19-25k! (depends on how many people travel, time of year for travel, etc) NO UPPER AGE LIMIT Single mothers may apply Easy dossier, very few restrictions Only one parent has to travelCANADIAN FAMILIES WELCOME!
China	Typically one trip of 10-14 days, only one parent needs to travel Married couples and single mothers may apply One parent must be US citizen Both parents must be between 30-54 years old (a waiver is possible for up to age 65) Married at least 2 years Previous experience with Down syndrome preferred, if adopting a child with DS Minimum of $10,000 of annual income per family member, including the new child you hope to adopt A minimum of $80,000 net worth (a waiver is possible) Health good, no history of cancer. No medication for depression, anxiety, or schizophrenia. Body Mass Index (BMI) must be under 40 (a waiver is possible) No criminal record or alcohol within the past 10 years Total estimated costs approximately $25-30K depending on agency and location
Colombia	Single heterosexual parents may adopt No family size restrictions Multiple unrelated children may be adopted together Both parents must travel to the country and stay until completion of adoption — approx 5-7 weeks (one parent may leave after a week or two) Estimated total cost $21,000-24,500
Ecuador	Parents must be 25-50 years of age Single women AND MEN accepted Couples must be married a min of 3 years Parents must be healthy, both physically and mentally Totally clean criminal background No more than 4 children at home Both parents travel for 3 weeks One can return home, the other must stay an additional 5 weeks
Haiti	Multiple unrelated children can be adopted together One parent must be at least 35 years old Parents must be married at least 10 years The number of children can depend on other factors Singles may currently adopt Past depression is OK, but must explain the circumstances and past and/or current treatment If a criminal history/background, must be explained in detail Travel is not required; however, it is strongly encouraged Travel for pick-up is about a week. It is not required, but strongly encouraged.
Hong Kong	Full medical and social info available EASY travel, both parents for one trip (5-7 days) Families are encouraged to travel, but escorting is available No more than 5 children at home Parents must be at least 25 years old, no more than 54 Married couples only Couples married at least 3 years for first marriage. A minimum of 5 years is preferred for a second marriage Mental health/depression history considered case by case Relatively low cost – generally estimated around $15,880.00 – $18,810.00
India	Married couples, must be married a minimum of 2 years, ages 25-53 Single women, ages 30-50 No more than 3 children at home Both parents must travel 1 or 2 trip process, minimum of 10 days per trip No history of chronic or serious illness No current use of medication for mental health issues (including depression or anxiety) Very minimal history of criminal incidents; please inquire
Kazakhstan	Information coming soon
Korea	From the time of paperwork completion and match until travel is about 12+ months One trip (minimum length of 3 business days) and both parents must travel There are some restrictions, so any family that has a medical, mental, arrest or substance dependency should contact the agency Married couples only Parents must be between the ages of 25 and 41 ½ at time of application
Latvia	Both parents for approximately 2-3 weeks for bonding time Stay in a furnished apartment or house with your new child for bonding One parent returns for court 2-3 months later (very short trip, 2-3 days) Third trip is 4-6 weeks after second; One parent returns for a Sunday-Friday to complete Embassy paperwork Children can go home with parents after first trip, and return with parent for the third trip. Total cost, including travel approx $29,000 Multiple unrelated children can be adopted Parent history of anxiety or depression is usually allowed, if parent is now in good health
Lithuania	Married couples only (married at least 2 1/2 years) Parents must be 18 years older than child Parents over age 50 will be considered on an individual basis No history of mental health conditions or infectious diseases Two unrelated children can be adopted together Two trips are required Both parents must travel for the first trip (approx 5-7 days in country) Only one parent needs to travel for the second trip (10-12 business days) Total costs estimated around 30,000CANADIAN FAMILIES WELCOME!
Panama	Single mothers over age 30 accepted No same-sex couples Parents should be under 50 years of age 2 trips, both parents must travel both times, but only 7 days each trip No family size restrictions Multiple children can be adopted simultaneously Total cost under $19k!
Peru	Single women or married couples, age 25-55 Couples must be married 2 1/2 years Both parents, one trip of 4 weeks After the adoption finalization and new birth certificate, one parent can go home early (about 2.5-3 weeks); one parent remains for final visa exit interview and new passport Approx 9-12 months from dossier submission to travel No set restriction on family size Parents with mild mental health history may be considered on a case by case basis Two unrelated children in the same orphanage can be adopted together The agency seeks Christian adoptive parents Total cost approx $27,000 (additional child, add about $5000)
Poland	Married couples and unmarried mothers welcome Parents must be at least 25 years old No family size restrictions No parent age caps Both parents must travel for about 2 weeks until court, then one can leave and one stay for another 3 weeks. Other children/family welcome to join you. Special “bonding” program allows for the child to live with you in an apartment during your entire visit. They are not returned to the orphanage or foster home. Full medical information available Total costs estimated around $30,000
The Phillipines	Married couples only Mother can be no more than 45 years older than the child, father’s age is flexible Must be married at least 5 years Family size considered based on child desired One trip, only 7 days!
Russia	2 trips 1st trip, Both parents for 5-7 days Wait 2-3 months for court Both parents travel for 2nd trip, one can leave after 4 days, the other waits 10-25 days longer (depending on if the 10 day grace period is waived) No family size restrictions Both parents must be younger than 60 years Total program and travel fees approx 35k Summer travel may result in significantly higher travel costs Fee includes a $500 orphanage donation Married couples and single mothers may apply CANADIAN FAMILIES WELCOME!
Taiwan	Full medical and social info available EASY travel (both parents for 4-7 days) Relatively low cost No more than 5 children at home Married couples only, must be married 5 years Parents should be 30-50 years of age and in good health Fees vary greatly, $25,000-40,000 plus travel (adoption of children with special needs tends to be on the lower end of that estimate)
Ukraine	Married couples only Parents must be a minimum of 15 years older than the child they’d like to adopt As of late 2011, there’s no longer an upper age limit for parents No stated family size restrictions Total with travel approx $25k Both parents for 2 1/2 weeks to attend court Both parents return home for 10 day wait Only one must return to complete the adoption for approx 14 days No history of mental health conditions or infectious diseases No criminal history May adopt multiple unrelated children This is a very fast program! Start to finish is an average of 7 months. Families committing to children in this program, especially the children at risk of the institution, should be in a financial position to complete the adoption quickly. It is a blessing to be able to adopt so quickly, but leaves little time for major fundraising efforts. CANADIAN FAMILIES WELCOME!