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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/st-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/st-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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=Who Can Adopt=
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/cam/st_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/53/GrosPiton.JPG/800px-GrosPiton.JPG|410x579px|thumb|''''''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8247/8580385564_275e025fa3.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''''''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
  
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==Age of Adopting Parents==
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/df/Day248bdrivem.JPG/800px-Day248bdrivem.JPG|410x579px|thumb|'''Typical sight in Canaries: houses on hills.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://farm1.staticflickr.com/43/75219678_6b8dc76a94.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Two girls in Soufriere.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3651/3419337855_0b6e9c8f92.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Pitons Area.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
  
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==Other==
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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]].'''
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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.
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=About St. Lucia=
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The island, with its fine natural harbor at Castries, was contested between England and [[France]] throughout the 17th and early 18th centuries (changing possession 14 times); it was finally ceded to the UK in 1814. Even after the abolition of slavery on its plantations in 1834, Saint Lucia remained an agricultural island, dedicated to producing tropical commodity crops. Self-government was granted in 1967 and independence in 1979.
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=Hague Convention Information=
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[[St. Lucia]] is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry [[Adoption]] ( Hague [[Adoption]] Convention  ). Therefore, when the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention entered into force for the United States on April 1, 2008, intercountry [[adoption]] processing for [[St. Lucia]] did not change.
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'''In order to [[adopt]] St. Lucian children, persons who are not citizens of [[St. Lucia]] must reside in [[St. Lucia]] for at least six continuous months immediately prior to the [[adoption]].'''
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=Who Can Adopt=
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To bring an [[adopted]] child to United States from [[St. Lucia]], you must be found eligible to [[adopt]] by the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government agency responsible for making this determination is the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). To learn more please read about [[Who Can Adopt from St. Lucia]].
  
  
 
=Who Can Be Adopted=
 
=Who Can Be Adopted=
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[[St. Lucia]] has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for [[adoption]]. You cannot [[adopt]] a child in [[St. Lucia]] unless he or she meets the requirements outlined below.
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In addition to the requirements set by [[St. Lucia]], a child must meet the definition of an orphan under U.S. law for you to bring him or her back to the United States.
  
  
 
=How to Adopt=
 
=How to Adopt=
  
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==Adoption Authority==
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'''St. Lucian [[Adoption]] Authority'''
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The St. Lucian Ministry of Health oversees intercountry [[adoption]] matters.
  
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==The Process==
 
==The Process==
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The process for adopting a child from [[St. Lucia]] generally includes the following steps:
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# Choose an [[Adoption Service Provider]]
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# Apply to be Found Eligible to [[Adopt]]
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# Be Matched with a Child
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# [[Adopt]] the Child in [[St. Lucia]]
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# Apply for the Child to be Found Eligible for [[Adoption]]
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# Bring Your Child Home
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To learn more about this process please read about [[How to Adopt from St. Lucia]].
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=Traveling Abroad=
 
=Traveling Abroad=
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'''Applying for Your U.S. Passport'''
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A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave [[St. Lucia]]. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports.  Getting or renewing a passport is easy. To learn more please read about [[Traveling Abroad in St. Lucia]].
  
  
 
=After Adoption=
 
=After Adoption=
  
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'''What resources are available to assist families after the [[adoption]]?'''
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Many [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] find it important to find support after the [[adoption]]. Take advantage of all the resources available to your family -- whether it's another adoptive family, a support group, an advocacy organization, or your religious or community services.
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Here are some good places to start your support group search:
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[https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/f_postadoption.cfm Child Welfare Information Gateway]
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[http://www.nacac.org/ North American Council on Adoptable Children]
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[http://www.adoptionservices.org/adoption_support_groups_family/index.htm Adoption Services Support Group for Adopting Persons]
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=Contact Information=
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'''U.S. Embassy accredited to [[St. Lucia]]'''
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U.S. Embassy
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P.O. Box 302
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Bridgetown BB 11000
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Bridgetown, [[Barbados]]
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Tel: 246-227-4000
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Fax: 246-431-0179
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'''St. Lucian [[Adoption]] Authority'''
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Ministry of Health
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Division of Human Services and Family Affairs
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Contact Clementia Eugene, Director at that office for more information
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Tel: (1) 758-452-7204
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'''Embassy of [[St. Lucia]]'''
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3216 [[New Mexico]] Avenue, NW
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[[Washington]], DC 20016
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Tel: (202) 364-6792
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'''Office of Children's Issues'''
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U.S. Department of State 
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CA/OCS/CI 
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SA-17, 9th Floor 
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[[Washington]], DC 20522-1709
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Tel: 1-888-407-4747
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E-mail: AskCI@state.gov or [[Adoption]] USCA@state.gov
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Website: [http://adoption.state.gov U.S. Department of State]
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'''U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)'''
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For questions about immigration procedures, call the National Customer Service Center (NCSC)
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1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833)
  
 
==SOURCE==
 
==SOURCE==
  
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'''Intercountry [[Adoption]], Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information'''
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'''Intercountry [[Adoption]], Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information''' adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=st._lucia
  
  
 
[[Category: International Adoption]]
 
[[Category: International Adoption]]

Latest revision as of 02:42, 21 February 2018

The official flag.
Source: cia.gov.

Map
Source: cia.gov.

Map
Source: cia.gov.

'
Source: Wikipedia.org.

'
Source: flickr.com.

Typical sight in Canaries: houses on hills.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Two girls in Soufriere.
Source: flickr.com.

Pitons Area.
Source: flickr.com.


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 St. Lucia

The island, with its fine natural harbor at Castries, was contested between England and France throughout the 17th and early 18th centuries (changing possession 14 times); it was finally ceded to the UK in 1814. Even after the abolition of slavery on its plantations in 1834, Saint Lucia remained an agricultural island, dedicated to producing tropical commodity crops. Self-government was granted in 1967 and independence in 1979.


Hague Convention Information

St. Lucia is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption ( Hague Adoption Convention ). Therefore, when the Hague Adoption Convention entered into force for the United States on April 1, 2008, intercountry adoption processing for St. Lucia did not change.


In order to adopt St. Lucian children, persons who are not citizens of St. Lucia must reside in St. Lucia for at least six continuous months immediately prior to the adoption.


Who Can Adopt

To bring an adopted child to United States from St. Lucia, you must be found eligible to adopt by the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government agency responsible for making this determination is the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). To learn more please read about Who Can Adopt from St. Lucia.


Who Can Be Adopted

St. Lucia has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for adoption. You cannot adopt a child in St. Lucia unless he or she meets the requirements outlined below.


In addition to the requirements set by St. Lucia, a child must meet the definition of an orphan under U.S. law for you to bring him or her back to the United States.


How to Adopt

Adoption Authority

St. Lucian Adoption Authority

The St. Lucian Ministry of Health oversees intercountry adoption matters.


The Process

The process for adopting a child from St. Lucia generally includes the following steps:


  1. Choose an Adoption Service Provider
  2. Apply to be Found Eligible to Adopt
  3. Be Matched with a Child
  4. Adopt the Child in St. Lucia
  5. Apply for the Child to be Found Eligible for Adoption
  6. Bring Your Child Home

To learn more about this process please read about How to Adopt from St. Lucia.


Traveling Abroad

Applying for Your U.S. Passport

A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave St. Lucia. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports. Getting or renewing a passport is easy. To learn more please read about Traveling Abroad in St. Lucia.


After Adoption

What resources are available to assist families after the adoption?

Many adoptive parents find it important to find support after the adoption. Take advantage of all the resources available to your family -- whether it's another adoptive family, a support group, an advocacy organization, or your religious or community services.


Here are some good places to start your support group search:


Child Welfare Information Gateway

North American Council on Adoptable Children

Adoption Services Support Group for Adopting Persons


Contact Information

U.S. Embassy accredited to St. Lucia

U.S. Embassy P.O. Box 302 Bridgetown BB 11000 Bridgetown, Barbados Tel: 246-227-4000 Fax: 246-431-0179


St. Lucian Adoption Authority

Ministry of Health Division of Human Services and Family Affairs Contact Clementia Eugene, Director at that office for more information Tel: (1) 758-452-7204


Embassy of St. Lucia

3216 New Mexico Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20016 Tel: (202) 364-6792


Office of Children's Issues

U.S. Department of State CA/OCS/CI SA-17, 9th Floor Washington, DC 20522-1709 Tel: 1-888-407-4747 E-mail: AskCI@state.gov or Adoption USCA@state.gov Website: U.S. Department of State


U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

For questions about immigration procedures, call the National Customer Service Center (NCSC)

1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833)

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=st._lucia