PHILIPPINES
Who are the children?

  • The children available for adoption are one to 15 years of age.
  • Sibling groups and children with special needs are also available.
  • Most of the children reside in private or state-run child care facilities, although some reside in foster care.
  • Considerable background and medical information are available on these children.
Who can adopt?

  • Couples between the ages of 27 and 45 may adopt a child up to age two.
  • Both parents over 45 years of age are able to adopt an older child.
  • Applicants must be married three years.
  • The Philippines prefers Christian families with less than three children.
Time:

  • A referral of a child is received 6 to 24 months after dossier submission, and travel is approximately 3-4 months later.
Travel:

  • At least one parent must travel to the Philippines for a trip of approximately four days.
The Adoption Process:

  • Lifelink will conduct a home study of applicants and assist them in completing the necessary dossier documents that are required.
  • Licensure by the State is required since these adoptions finalize in the United States.
  • During the waiting period, we will provide you with training on adoption issues and information on the culture of the Philippines people as we believe understanding these issues is an important facet of the adoption experience.
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PHILIPPINES
If you need assistance with the adoption of a relative child from the Philippines, Lifelink will be able to assist you.

Kung kailangan mo ng tulong para mag-ampon ng kamag anak na nasa pilipinas, makakatulong ang Lifelink sa inyo.  Ang Lifelink ang magtata laga ng tagapagsalin kung kinakailangan.