Today's Recommended Resources on International Adoption

International Adoption - Thinking about Adopting a child from another Country?

Although there are many children in your country who are looking for an adoptive family, there are also children in other countries who need homes. International adoption may be their only opportunity to have a permanent family. For humanitarian reasons Government's allow International adoptions to proceed where:

• The child cannot be cared for in any suitable manner in his or her own country;
• The adoption would be in the best interests of the child and with respect for his or her fundamental rights as recognised in international law; and
• The adopter has been assessed as eligible and suitable to adopt from overseas by an adoption agency.

Here at International Adoption Information we aim to serve and exist purely as an "Infomediary" and strongly recommend that at all times should the need for correct impartial legal advice be required that you approach your nearest specialist Adoption Lawyer or Attorney. International Adoption is a specialised discipline and if in doubt consult the services of your nearest Embassy or view the necessary Government Adoption pages.

If you think that you would be interested in adopting a child from overseas you should speak to your local authority or a voluntary adoption agency that is registered to work on International adoption.

The requirements of the process will vary depending on the child's country of origin. Information about each country's requirements can be found here. This information should be read in conjunction with general leaflets.

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