REQUIREMENTS:
* Single Women: 35-55 year old at the time of Dosser submission; up to 2 biological children (Exceptions may be made upon receipt of a Haiti Presidential “waiver” on a case-by-case basis)
* Married Couples: Both applicans under 55 year old at the time of Dossier submission; up to 2 biological chilren; married for 10 years (Exceptions may be made upon receipt of a Haiti Presidential “waiver” on a case-by-case basis)
* Applicants must be in good health and mental condition
TIME FRAME:
* Applicants who meet the requirements and do not need Haiti Presidential "waiver" can expect to finish the adoption within 12 monhs
THE CHILDREN:
* Children usually range in ages between 18 - 24 months upon arrival in the U.S
HAITIAN DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS:
Prospective adoptive parents or their attorney should be prepared to present the following documents to the Haitian courts and/or the IBESR:
1. the birth certificates of the adoptive parents
2. the childʼs birth certificate
3. the marriage certificate of the adoptive parents
4 .If the biological parents of the child are deceased, their death certificates.
5. tax returns and police clearances from the prospective parents
6. Medical and psychological reports for the adopting parents and child
7. A statement from the prospective adoptive parents that they plan to adopt a child in Haiti.
8. Three identity photos of each of the prospective adoptive parents
9. An original notarized power of attorney designating whoever may act on the parentsʼ behalf in Haiti (if applicable; a fax copy is not sufficient);
10. A homestudy report from the adoptive parentʼs U.S. state of residence indicating that they are authorized to adopt a child.
11. Job letters.
12. Notarized bank account documents and copies of deeds and mortgages (prospective adoptive parents should forward the Form I-864 Affidavit of Support with the requisite attachments
13. Medical examination reports for both prospective adoptive parents.
14. Two letters of reference.
Please contact our Haiti Program Coordinator
email info@lovingstork.org
Phone (Toll Free) 1-877-244-9595