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Who are the children?

  • 6 months to 10 years of age at the time of referral - age requests are honored.
  • Both males and females are available - gender selection is permitted.
  • Sibling groups are available.
  • Children are in known, normal health.
  • Children with medical concerns are also in need.
Who can adopt?

  • Couples age 30 and up may adopt.
  • Married for at least 10 years.
  • Fewer than four children in the current family.
  • Flexibility exists with age, marriage length and family size.
Time:

  • It is estimated to take about 12 months from the time a child is identified to the time of arrival in the US – each case is unique and will follow a unique timeline. It is possible to visit your child in Haiti during the waiting period.
The Adoption Process:

  • Lifelink will conduct a home study of applicants and assist parents in completing and submitting the necessary dossier documents that are required.
  • Licensure by the family's state may be required.
  • During the waiting period, we will provide you with adoption training and information on the Haitian culture & travel, as we believe the understanding of these issues is an important facet of the adoption experience.
  • Adoption is finalized in Haiti prior to families traveling to escort child home. In order to receive benefits of the automatic citizenship upon arrival in the U.S. both parents must have traveled to Haiti and visited with the child prior to the Haitian finalization.
 
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Travel:

  • Only one trip is required for one or both parents 3-5 days.
  • Travel to Haiti throughout the adoption process to visit with your child is possible!
  • Travel is easily arranged and managed (no visa is required for parents -passport only).
  • Haiti is just a 90-minute flight from Miami with twice daily flights on American Airlines.
  • Families can stay at one of few local hotels or at the Mountain Top Ministries guesthouse.
  • Families will be escorted to all appointments by our in-country coordinator, Rachoul McIntosh.
  • Families may bring other children or family members with them as they travel to Haiti.
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Imagine doing laundry for 15
By Hand . . . .  In A Bucket !
Imagine keeping a family of 15 fed
With No Refrigeration !
One of our partner orphanages, Rivers of Hope in Haiti needs our help!  We are seeking donations to obtain a generator for their orphanage.  Read more on the our Rivers of Hope Fund Drive Page by clicking here.