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?

Yes, we can provide adoption services for U.S. citizens residing throughout the United States and we can also provide home study services in the state of Colorado, where our agency is licensed.

Is IAN Hague Accredited?

Yes, IAN has been proudly Hague accredited since 2008!

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

When you contact International Adoption Net for adoption information, you will receive detailed information about our agency and the programs we offer, including fees, program requirements, travel requirements, estimated time frames, etc., and you can speak with one of our experienced staff members to address any questions you have. Upon becoming an IAN client family, you will be assigned to an Adoption Coordinator who will guide you through the whole process, from start to finish.

After you’re home with your child you will be connected with our Post Adoption Coordinator who will be available to assist with post adoption reports, as well as post adoption resources and support.

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

Yes, our post adoption coordinator will assist you with your transition home. IAN’s post-adoption support includes coordinating with your home study agency, reminders for post-adoption reports, providing post-adoption resources, and answering questions about revalidation/readoption, applying for your child’s passport, birth certificate, citizenship, and Social Security Number.

Can IAN provide my Home Study services?

IAN is a licensed agency in the state of Colorado, which means we can provide home study services for Colorado residents.*

Adoptive families who reside outside of Colorado will need to choose a home study agency that is licensed in their state of residence. This agency will provide your home study services, including required paperwork, background checks, home visits, etc, as well as your post adoption reports. IAN will review and approve the home study before it’s finalized to ensure that it meets the requirements of the PAP’s adoption program. You can use this link for a list of Hague-accredited home study providers in your area.

‍https://directory.iaame.net/ords/iaame/r/asp-directory/search

*International Adoption Net can provide adoption services for families residing in any state.

How do I begin my adoption journey with IAN?

The first step is to contact us for more information and we’ll connect you with an experienced staff member who can help prepare you for your adoption journey. You can click “Contact Us” to submit an inquiry form and you’ll receive a response from IAN shortly.

Once you’ve spoken to a staff member and feel ready to move forward with your adoption, you can click “Apply” at the top of our website to submit an initial application. Your application will be reviewed by an IAN supervisor to ensure that you’re eligible to adopt through one of our country programs.

Upon the approval of your application, our Colorado office will contact you regarding the application fee and you’ll receive our policy packet to complete. The completion and submission of the policy packet and required fees will make you an official IAN client family and your coordinator will get you started on the next steps of the process.

FAQs About Adoption Process

How do I choose the right country program?

Choosing the right program for your family is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when staring the adoption process. In addition to every country having their own requirements and process that must be followed, there will be a variance in fees, travel, and the specifics of children who are available for international adoption. So be sure to ask questions!

To get you started, here are a few examples of questions you might ask:

What are the country’s requirements for prospective adoptive parents?
Is it a Hague country?
Does the country have a limit on the number of children a family may have?
Can you provide an overview of the adoption process?
What are the travel requirements involved?
What age, gender and health of child(ren) are available for adoption?
What is the total estimated cost to adopt?

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

IAN will be happy to provide you with recommendations of home study agencies in your state. Another good resource is the IAMME Adoption Service Provider Directory, which has a list of all Hague Accredited agencies in the United States: https://directory.iaame.net/ords/iaame/r/asp-directory/search

What are the age requirements to adopt?

Each country has their own age requirements for prospective adoptive parents. Please click the links below for a full list of the requirements for each country program.

Bulgaria
China
Colombia
India
Ukraine

Can I adopt if I have other children?

Yes, prospective adoptive parents with children are eligible to adopt. Each country has their own requirements regarding the number of children in the family, so please click the links below for a full list of the requirements for each country program.

Bulgaria
China
Colombia
India
Ukraine

Are there minimum income requirements to adopt?

All prospective adoptive parents must meet the minimum income requirements outlined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (https://aspe.hhs.gov/topics/poverty-economic-mobility/poverty-guidelines).

Some countries have their own additional income requirements for prospective adoptive parents, which can be found on on each country program page. Please click the links below for a full list of the requirements for each country program.

Bulgaria
China
Colombia
India
Ukraine

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

Prospective adoptive parents may own or rent a home, apartment, condo, or other place of residence. PAPs will need to meet the residential requirements for their state and receive a favorable home study.

Can single adoptive parents adopt?

Yes, IAN is happy to work with single adoptive parents but each country has their own requirements, so single parents may not be eligible for all programs. Please click the links below for a full list of the requirements for each country program.

Bulgaria
China
Colombia
India
Ukraine

Approximately how much does it cost to adopt internationally?

Adoption expenses can vary greatly depending on the country you’re adopting from, travel requirements, home study fees, and many other factors. The total cost of an adoption may range anywhere from $25,000 to $60,000. Please click the links below for estimated costs for each country program.

Bulgaria
China
Colombia
India
Ukraine

Approximately how long is the process to adopt internationally?

It may take anywhere from 1-5+ years to complete an international adoption. The length of your adoption will vary greatly depending on several factors, including: the country you choose, the age of child you’re hoping to adopt, if you’re open to children with special needs, how quickly paperwork is completed, current referral wait times, etc. Please contact IAN for more information on the current estimated time frames for each of our programs.

Will I be required to travel to the foreign country?

Yes, all programs IAN currently works with require prospective adoptive parents to travel to the foreign country. The number of trips and duration of stay will vary depending on the country you’re adopting from. Please click the links below for travel requirements for each country program.

Bulgaria
China
Colombia
India
Ukraine

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