Program details by country:
Country | Time Frame | Application Eligibility | Children | Travel | Cost |
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Uganda | Estimated time from application to bringing child home: 2 years or more |
– Only married applicants – Must be at least 25 years old – Must be at least 21 years older than the child |
– 1 Year and older – Some sibling groups available – Living in a privately run orphanage |
– One trip, both parents – One parent allowed to leave after first week – 8+ weeks total in country |
Approximately $24,675
Cost includes travel |
China | Estimated time from application to bringing child home: 12 months | – Only married applicants – Must be at least 30 years old – China has several strict eligibility requirements for health, finances, and marital status of the applicant (please see our information packet for details) |
– 12 months to school age – All children with moderate to severe special needs Contact our caseworker to see information on available children |
– One trip, both parents – Some cases allow just one parent to travel if necessary – 12-14 days |
Approximately $26,435-$32,725
Cost includes trave |
Hong Kong | Estimated time from application to bringing child home: 12 months | – Only married applicants – Must be at least 25 years old – No more than 45 years older than the child |
1-15 years old – All children with mild to severe special needs Contact our caseworker to see information on available children |
– One trip, both parents – Approximately 7 days |
Approximately $19,405-$24,105
Cost includes travel |
Mexico | Estimated time from application to bringing child home: 1 – 2 years |
– Only married applicants – Must be at least 25 years old – At least 17 years older than the child |
– 5 years and older – Many sibling groups available from various Mexican states |
– Two trips, both parents – Approximately 3 weeks for the first trip, 1 week for the second |
Approximately $30,375
Cost includes travel |
Burundi | Estimated time from application to bringing child home: Please contact us for estimates | – Only married applicants – Must be at least 30 years old – At least 15 years older than the child |
– Most children 5 years and older – Some children ages 1-5 – Some with special needs |
– Two trips, only one parent on the first – Each trip 1-2 weeks |
Approximately $28,575
Cost includes travel |