FAQs for Adoption and International Adoption Services

FAQs About International Adoption Net

Can IAN assist me with an adoption if I live outside of Colorado?

IAN can provide you with adoption services throughout the United States of America.

Is IAN Hague Accredited?

IAN has been proudly Hague accredited since 2008!

How much assistance can I expect from IAN throughout the adoption process?

IAN will be here to help you every step of the way!

Does IAN offer post-adoption support and resources for their adoptive families?

You will be assigned a post adoption coordinator who will assist you with your transition home. They will be there to help with providing resources and support.

Can IAN do my Home Study?

Only if you reside in Colorado.
If you are located outside of Colorado, you will need to choose another adoption agency that is located within the state you reside in to conduct your home study.
The country you are adopting from will specify if you need to use a Hague or non-Hague accredited adoption agency.
There is a difference in the home study review fee for Hague and non-Hague agencies.
Use this link to find Hague-accredited home study providers in your area: https://directory.iaame.net/ords/iaame/r/asp-directory/search

How do I begin my adoption journey with IAN?

First: fill out our Pre-application and our staff will review it to see if you are eligible to adopt through IAN.
Second: Complete our policy packets, send it to our office in Denver, Colorado and then you will become an official client at IAN.

FAQs About Adoption Process

How do I choose the right country program?

Picking the right country for you and your family is very important.

How do I locate a licensed home study agency in my area?

To find a Hague Accredited home study agency click this link here: https://directory.iaame.net/ords/iaame/r/asp-directory/search

What are the age requirements to adopt?

Each country has different age requirements.

Click here for Bulgaria’s requirements
Click here for China’s Requirements
Click here for Colombia’s requirements
Click here for India’s requirements
Click here for Ukraine's requirements

Can I adopt if I have other children?

Yes, some countries prefer that you adopt in birth order. Check out our different programs to see the requirements for each country.

Are there minimum income requirements to adopt?

Each country has different income requirements but everybody in the U.S. has to meet USCIS’s minimum income requirements

Do I have to own a home in order to adopt?

No, as long as you meet USCIS’s minimum income requirements.

Can single adoptive parents adopt?

Yes, however if you are a single male wanting to adopt you will only be eligible for a male child.

Approximately how much does it cost to adopt internationally?

Adopting Internationally can costs anywhere from $30,000 to $50,000. This depends on which program you choose, what home study agency you go with and many other factors.

Approximately how long is the process to adopt internationally?

Adopting internationally can take anywhere from 1-5 years. This depends on which country you choose, if you are open to special needs, what age range you would like to adopt and other outside factors.

Will I be required to travel to the foreign country?

Yes, most countries require that you travel to take custody of your child. It is dependent on each country.

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