Intercountry Adoption: What Do I Need to Know?

Series Title:  Factsheets for Families
Author(s):  Child Welfare Information Gateway
Year Published:  2020

Provides a guide to intercountry adoption, including information on requirements and processes you may need before and after you are matched with a child; how to select the adoption service provider that is right for you; and eligibility, immigration, and citizenship requirements. There is also information about how to prepare for parenting an internationally adopted child, bringing your child home, and tips for adjusting to a new family structure for you and your new child. A list of additional resources is also provided.

Suggested Citation: Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2020). Intercountry adoption: What do I need to know? Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Children's Bureau.

This material may be freely reproduced and distributed. However, when doing so, please credit Child Welfare Information Gateway.

Suggested Citation: Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2020). Intercountry adoption: What do I need to know? Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Children's Bureau.

This material may be freely reproduced and distributed. However, when doing so, please credit Child Welfare Information Gateway.