International Adoptions in India

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Central Authority – Central Adoption Resource Agency

Family Requirements

  • Age: Prospective adoptive parents must be between the ages of 30 and 55 may adopt an infant or combined ages of adoptive parents must be less than 90 years.
  • Marriage: Married a minimum of 5 years. If previously married, no more than 1 previous marriage per adoptive parent with a minimum of 5 years in present marriage.
  • Criminal Record: India will not place a child with a family with a history of substance abuse, criminal background, prospective adoptive parents on medications for psychological issues or a history of unstable relationships.
  • Household: The family may have up to 3 children presently in the household.

Country Information 

  • Travel: One prospective adoptive parent is required for traveling abroad to pick up the child. Average stay is 10 – 15 days.
  • Application to Placement: Anywhere from 13 – 18 months.

Children Available

  • Age of Children: 9 months – 12 years old.
    • Predominantly girls, some boys available.
  • Special Needs: Special needs children are available.

Additional Countries

Helpful Information

ICA Adoption FAQ

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services – Adoption

U.S. Department of State – Learn About a Country

U.S. Department of State – Intercountry Adoptions

U.S. Department of State – Hague Convention

Additional Countries

Helpful Information

ICA Adoption FAQ

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services – Adoption

U.S. Department of State – Learn About a Country

U.S. Department of State – Intercountry Adoptions

U.S. Department of State – Hague Convention

International Adoption Assistance

International Adoption Assistance

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