Philippines Adoption

This program is: open
In 2008, U.S. citizens adopted approximately 291 children from the Philippines. Children available for adoption are 11-20 months of age, as well as older children and children with special needs. These children reside in foster care and orphanages.
See other Philippines Adoption Agencies.
Travel required: Yes, if married, one parent must travel; in-country stay of approximately 5-7 days.
Convention Country?: Yes
Singles accepted: Yes
Other: Six month pre-adoptive supervised placement with accredited agency supervision; adoptions are finalized in the U.S.
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