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:Â 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 InformationÂ
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.
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