Countries at a Glance
Facts to Consider When Choosing Your Adoption Program
Please note that our Agency is currently not accepting new applicants to the India Program.
Our India Program has grown rapidly over the past year, and we are thankful to have the opportunity to work with our families. However, with the increase in families and the added strain of COVID closures and backlog with Consulates and Central Authorities, our Agency has made the decision to focus on our current families and ensure that they are not being “lost in the process” during this time.
Our Agency will be lifting the hold and accepting new families to the India program in the new year. We will continue to answer inquiries regarding the India program, and look forward to staying connected with interested families.
| Florida (ACF) | South Korea | Thailand | India | USA (HAI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age of Child | 10 – 14 days at time of placement | 18 – 24 months at placement | 14 months and up at placement | 18 months & up | 10 – 14 days at time of placement |
| Sex | Male and Female | Mostly male (cannot specify sex) | Both boys and girls | Both boys & girls (but mostly girls) | Male and Female |
| Time to Referral (approx.) | 9 – 18 months | 3 - 10 months from time file is received in Korea | 3 years | Inconsistent (within 2 years) | 9 ‒ 18 months |
| Health Info Received with Referral | Comprehensive (child and familial) | Comprehensive | Limited medical | Limited | Comprehensive (child & familial) |
| Familial History | Birth family history will be provided. | Some birth & familial history included in referral package | Some history may be included | Some history may be provided | Birth family history will be provided |
| Marital Status | Single, same sex, heterosexual married, transgender and common-law couples | No singles – married min. 3 years. | Married min. 2 years. | Single men and women and married couples (2 years). | Single, same sex, heterosexual married and common-law couples |
| Trip | 1 trip of 7 – 14 days | Two trips | 1 trip, approx. 3 weeks. | 1 trip, 2 – 3 weeks 9unless adopting from Hyderabad, then 2 trips) | 1 trip of 7 ‒ 14 days |
| Estimated Cost* | $80,000 CAD ‒ $110,000 CAD | $53,000 - $55,000 CAD | $35,000 - $37,000 CAD | $38,000 - $40,000 CAD | $80,000 ‒ $110,000 CAD |
*Please note:
Estimated costs may not include some flights, meals, incidentals, etc. Please confirm all costs with Program Manager prior to submission of fees.