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The official flag.
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Map.
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A street market in Abidjan.
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An Ivorian woman.
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The official coat of arms
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Laundry in the river in Abidjan.
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Street scene.
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Notice: As of July 14, 2014, all individuals and agencies facilitating international adoptions must be in compliance with the Intercountry Universal Accreditation Act.

The information contained on this website is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly and therefore, some information may be out of date, and/or contain inaccuracies, omissions or typographical errors.

About Cote d'Ivoire

Close ties to France following independence in 1960, the development of cocoa production for export, and foreign investment all made Cote d'Ivoire one of the most prosperous of the West African states but did not protect it from political turmoil. In December 1999, a military coup - the first ever in Cote d'Ivoire's history - overthrew the government. To learn more, read About Cote d'Ivoire.

Hague Convention Information

Côte d’Ivoire is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption(Hague Adoption Convention). To learn more, read about Cote d'Ivoire and the Hague Convention.

Who Can Adopt

In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, you must also meet the numerous requirements in order to adopt a child from Côte d’Ivoire. To learn more, please read about Who Can Adopt from Cote d'Ivoire.

Who Can Be Adopted

In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, Côte d’Ivoire has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for adoption. To learn more about these requirements, please read about Who Can Be Adopted from Cote d'Ivoire.

How to Adopt

The process for adopting a child from Côte d’Ivoire generally includes the following steps:

Choose an adoption service provider
Apply to be found eligible to adopt
Be matched with a child
Adopt the child in Côte d’Ivoire
Apply for the child to be found eligible for orphan status
Bring your child home

To learn more about this process please read How to Adopt from Cote d'Ivoire.

Traveling Abroad

Applying for Your U.S. Passport

U.S. citizens are required by law to enter and depart the United States on a valid U.S. passport. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports. To learn more, read about Traveling Abroad in Cote d'Ivoire.

After Adoption

Cote d'Ivoire has no post adoption requirements.

Many adoptive parents find it important to find support after the adoption. There are many public and private nonprofit post-adoption services available for children and their families. There are also numerous adoptive family support groups and adoptee organizations active in the United States that provide a network of options for adoptees who seek out other adoptees from the same country of origin. Take advantage of all the resources available to your family, whether it is another adoptive family, a support group, an advocacy organization, or your religious or community services.

Here are some places to start your support group search:

Child Welfare Information Gateway

North American Council on Adoptable Children

Adoption Services Support Groups for adopting Persons

NOTE: Inclusion of non-U.S. government links does not imply endorsement of contents.

Contact Information

U.S. Embassy in Côte d’Ivoire

U.S. Embassy Abidjan 01 B.P. 1712, Abidjan 01 Côte d'Ivoire Tel: (225) 22-49-40-00 Fax: (225) 22-49-42-02 Email:abjamcit@state.gov Internet: [abidjan.usembassy.gov U.S. Embassy in Cote d'Ivoire]

Côte d’Ivoire Adoption Authority

Mr. le Directeur Direction de la Protection Sociale Direction Générale des Affaires Sociales Ministère d’Etat, Ministère de l’Emploi, des Affaires Sociales et de la Solidarité BP V 200 Abidjan 01 Tel: (225) 20 322 683 or 20 324 233

Monsieur le Président

Tribunal de Première Instance d'Abidjan BP V 33 Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire Tel: (225) 20 223 586

Embassy of Côte d’Ivoire

Embassy of the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire 2424 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20007, Telephone: (202) 797-0300.

Côte d’Ivoire also has consulates in: San Francisco, Stamford (CT), Orlando, Houston, and Detroit.

Office of Children’s Issues

U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street, N.W. (SA-29) Washington, DC 20520 Tel: 1-888-407-4747 Email: AskCI@state.gov Internet: [[[adoption]].state.gov U.S. Department of State]

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

For questions about immigration procedures: National Customer Service Center (NCSC) Tel: 1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833) Internet: [uscis.gov USCIS]

For questions about filing a Form I-600A or I-600 petition:

National Benefits Center Tel: 1-877-424-8374 (toll free); 1-816-251-2770 (local) Email: NBC.Adoptions@DHS.gov

SOURCE

Intercountry Adoption, Bureau of Consular Affairs. U.S. Department of State Country Information adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=cote_divoire

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-=Hague Convention Information=
+{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/iv-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
-Côte d’Ivoire is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption([http://adoption.state.gov/hague_convention/overview.php Hague Adoption Convention]).  Intercountry adoptions of children from non-Hague countries are processed in accordance with [http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=8:1.0.1.2.8&idno=8#8:1.0.1.2.8.1.1.3 8 Code of Federal Regulations, Section  204.3] as it relates to orphans as defined under the [http://www.uscis.gov/iframe/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act], Section 101(b)(1)(F).
+{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/iv-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
+{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/afr/iv_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
-'''U.S. IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTIONS'''
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fa/Adjamemarche1.jpg/800px-Adjamemarche1.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''A street market in Abidjan.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/29/Ivorian_woman.jpg/400px-Ivorian_woman.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''An Ivorian woman.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
-To bring an adopted child to the United States from Côte d’Ivoire, you must meet [http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_process/who_can_adopt/eligibility.php eligibility and suitability requirements].  The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) determines who can adopt under U.S. immigration law.  Additionally, a child must meet the [http://www.uscis.gov/tools/glossary/orphan definition of orphan] under U.S. immigration law in order to be eligible to immigrate to the United States on an IR-3 or IR-4 immigrant visa.
+{{#eimage:https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7339/9558974382_cf9e717438.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''''''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
-=Who Can Adopt=
+{{#eimage:https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7345/9494146268_19d133772b.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''''''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
-In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, you must also meet the following requirements in order to adopt a child from Côte d’Ivoire:
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4d/Coat_of_Arms_of_C%C3%B4te_d%27Ivoire.svg/679px-Coat_of_Arms_of_C%C3%B4te_d%27Ivoire.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|'''The official coat of arms'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
-==Residency==
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/64/Laundry_in_the_river.jpg/800px-Laundry_in_the_river.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Laundry in the river in Abidjan.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
-The adoption law requires a mandatory home study and a six-month integration period.  In some past instances, however, the Court of Justice has waived the requirement or reduced the length of time provided that the adoptive parent(s) prove that they have seen and have been supporting the adoptive child.
+{{#eimage:https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7335/9506447669_26a0a0c036.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''''''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
-==Age of Adopting Parents==
+{{#eimage:https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3768/9490489456_54c674f3d4.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Street scene.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
-The prospective adoptive parent(s) must be more than thirty years old and must be at least 15 years older than the adoptive child.
-==Marriage==
+'''Notice: As of July 14, 2014, all individuals and agencies facilitating [[international]] adoptions must be in compliance with the Intercountry [[Universal Accreditation Act]].'''
-A prospective adoptive couple must be married for at least five years, and both individuals must consent to the adoption.  Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals and same-sex couples are not eligible to adopt.
+The information contained on this website is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly and therefore, some information may be out of date, and/or contain inaccuracies, omissions or typographical errors.
-==Income==
-Income requirements are not specifically addressed in the adoption law.  The law states that “the adoption is not possible unless there are clear and convincing reasons and if it will confer advantages to the adopted child.”  That is, the adoption should be beneficial for the child at all levels.  The judge will, therefore, verify whether the adoptive parent(s) are financially capable to provide good care for the child.  In addition, in order to be eligible to adopt adoptive parent(s) must include in their application, addressed to the Direction de la Protection Sociale (Department of Social Welfare), any proof of income whether they are employed or self-employed.
+=About Cote d'Ivoire=
-==Other==
+Close ties to [[France]] following independence in 1960, the development of cocoa production for export, and foreign investment all made [[Cote d'Ivoire]] one of the most prosperous of the West African states but did not protect it from political turmoil. In December 1999, a military coup - the first ever in [[Cote d'Ivoire]]'s history - overthrew the government.  To learn more, read [[About Cote d'Ivoire]].
+=Hague Convention Information=
+Côte d’Ivoire is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry [[Adoption]]([http://adoption.state.gov/hague_convention/overview.php Hague Adoption Convention]).  To learn more, read about [[Cote d'Ivoire and the Hague Convention]].
+=Who Can Adopt=
+In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, you must also meet the numerous requirements in order to [[adopt]] a child from Côte d’Ivoire.  To learn more, please read about [[Who Can Adopt from Cote d'Ivoire]].
-N/A
 =Who Can Be Adopted=
-In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, Côte d’Ivoire has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for adoption:
+In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, Côte d’Ivoire has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for [[adoption]].  To learn more about these requirements, please read about [[Who Can Be Adopted from Cote d'Ivoire]].
-'''Relinquishment:'''  Children placed in an orphanage by the biological parent(s) for financial inability or other personal reasons are not available for adoption unless the parent(s) irrevocably relinquish their parental rights and consent to the child’s adoption in accordance with the law.
+=How to Adopt=
+The process for adopting a child from Côte d’Ivoire generally includes the following steps:
-'''Abandonment:'''  Foundlings, directly placed in public orphanages, are considered abandoned if the biological parents cannot be located after three months of police investigation.
+# Choose an [[Adoption Service Provider|adoption service provider]]
+# Apply to be found eligible to [[adopt]]
+# Be matched with a child
+# [[Adopt]] the child in Côte d’Ivoire
+# Apply for the child to be found eligible for [[orphan]] status
+# Bring your child home
-'''Age of Adoptive Child:'''  With regard to full adoption, the law states that the child must be under 15 years old.  However, the maximum of age for an orphan placed in a public orphanage is 12 years old.  Important note:  U.S. law requires a child to be under the age of 16 at the time the petition is filed to qualify for a U.S. immigrant visa, unless the child is the natural sibling of another child who was adopted by the same parents while under the age of 18.
+To learn more about this process please read [[How to Adopt from Cote d'Ivoire]].
-'''Sibling Adoptions:'''  Sibling adoptions are allowed.  No priority is given to prospective adoptive parents adopting siblings.
+=Traveling Abroad=
+'''Applying for Your U.S. Passport'''
-'''Special Needs or Medical Conditions:'''  A medical examination is required for an orphan before the child can be released from the orphanage.  The medical examination is the responsibility of the prospective adoptive parent(s).
+U.S. citizens are required by law to enter and depart the United States on a valid U.S. passport. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports. To learn more, read about [[Traveling Abroad in Cote d'Ivoire]].
-'''Waiting Period or Foster Care:'''  The law requires a mandatory six-month period for foster care but in practice it is not always enforced.
+=After Adoption=
+[[Cote d'Ivoire]] has no post [[adoption]] requirements.
-'''''Caution:  Prospective adoptive parents should be aware that not all children in orphanages or children’s homes are adoptable.  In many countries, birth parents place their child(ren) temporarily in an orphanage or children’s home due to financial or other hardship, intending that the child return home when this becomes possible.  In such cases, the birth parent(s) have rarely relinquished their parental rights or consented to their child(ren)’s adoption.'''''
+Many [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] find it important to find support after the [[adoption]].  There are many public and private nonprofit post-[[adoption]] services available for children and their families. There are also numerous adoptive family support groups and [[adoptee]] [[organizations]] active in the United States that provide a network of options for adoptees who seek out other adoptees from the same country of origin.  Take advantage of all the resources available to your family, whether it is another adoptive family, a support group, an advocacy organization, or your religious or community services.
-=How to Adopt=
+Here are some places to start your support group search:
-==    Adoption Authority==
-==The Process==
+[https://www.childwelfare.gov/ Child Welfare Information Gateway]
-=Traveling Abroad=
+[http://www.nacac.org/ North American Council on Adoptable Children]
+[http://www.adoptionservices.org/adoption_support_groups_family/index.htm Adoption Services Support Groups for adopting Persons]
-=After Adoption=
+'''NOTE:'''  Inclusion of non-U.S. government links does not imply endorsement of contents.
+=Contact Information=
+'''U.S. Embassy in Côte d’Ivoire'''
+U.S. Embassy Abidjan
+B.P. 1712, Abidjan 01
+Côte d'Ivoire
+Tel: (225) 22-49-40-00
+Fax: (225) 22-49-42-02
+Email:abjamcit@state.gov
+Internet: [abidjan.usembassy.gov U.S. Embassy in [[Cote d'Ivoire]]]
+'''Côte d’Ivoire [[Adoption]] Authority'''
+Mr. le Directeur
+Direction de la Protection Sociale
+Direction Générale des Affaires Sociales
+Ministère d’Etat, Ministère de l’Emploi, des Affaires Sociales et de la Solidarité
+BP V 200 Abidjan 01
+Tel: (225) 20 322 683 or 20 324 233
+'''Monsieur le Président'''
+Tribunal de Première Instance d'Abidjan
+BP V 33 Abidjan, [[Cote d'Ivoire]]
+Tel: (225) 20 223 586
+'''Embassy of Côte d’Ivoire'''
+Embassy of the Republic of [[Cote d'Ivoire]]
+[[Massachusetts]] Avenue, NW,
+[[Washington]], D.C. 20007,
+Telephone: (202) 797-0300.
+Côte d’Ivoire also has consulates in: San Francisco, Stamford (CT), Orlando, Houston, and Detroit.
+'''Office of Children’s Issues'''
+U.S. Department of State
+C Street, N.W. (SA-29)
+[[Washington]], DC 20520
+Tel:  1-888-407-4747
+Email:  AskCI@state.gov
+Internet: [[[adoption]].state.gov U.S. Department of State]
+'''U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)'''
+For questions about immigration procedures:
+National Customer Service Center (NCSC)
+Tel:  1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833)
+Internet: [uscis.gov USCIS]
+For questions about filing a Form [[I-600A]] or [[I-600]] petition:
+National Benefits Center
+Tel: 1-877-424-8374 (toll free); 1-816-251-2770 (local)
+Email:  NBC.Adoptions@DHS.gov
 ==SOURCE==
-'''Intercountry Adoption, Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information'''
+'''Intercountry [[Adoption]], Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information''' adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=cote_divoire
+[[Category: International Adoption]]

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