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In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, you must also meet the following requirements in order to [[adopt]] a child from [[Afghanistan]] (go to [[Who Can Adopt from Afghanistan]]") .
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In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, you must also meet the following requirements in order to [[adopt]] a child from [[Afghanistan]] (Read more about [[Who Can Adopt from Afghanistan]]")
  
 
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In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, [[Afghanistan]] has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for [[adoption]]. (Read more about [[Who Can Be Adopted from Afghanistan]]).  
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In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, [[Afghanistan]] has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for [[adoption]] (go to [[Who Can Be Adopted from Afghanistan]]).
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'''[[Relinquishment]] Requirement:'''The child’s biological father, if living, may relinquish the child, or the Afghan Family Court can designate a [[Legal Guardian|legal guardian]] to do so.
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'''[[Abandonment]] Requirement:'''  As determined by the Afghan Family Court.
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'''Age of Adoptive Child Requirement:'''  [[Guardianship]] terminates when the child reaches the age of 18.
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'''Sibling [[Adoption]] Requirement:'''  N/A
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'''[[Special Needs]] or Medical Condition Requirement:'''  N/A
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'''Waiting Period or [[Foster Care]] Requirement:'''  N/A
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'''''Caution:  Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|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|birth parent]](s) have rarely relinquished their [[Parental Rights|parental rights]] or consented to their child(ren)’s [[adoption]].'''''
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In order to [[adopt]] a child from [[Afghanistan]], 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.  Find out more about [http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_process/how_to_adopt/childeligibility.php Who Can Be Adopted] and these U.S. requirements.
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Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] may petition the Afghan family court for [[guardianship]] of a specific child.  However, obtaining legal [[guardianship]] under Afghan law does not automatically signify that a child is an [[orphan]] under U.S. law.
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=How to Adopt=
 
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==Afghan's Adoption Authority==
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There is no central government [[adoption]] authority.  [[Guardianship]] proceedings are handled by the Afghan Family Court. (Read more about [[How to Adopt from Afghanistan]].)  
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There is no central government [[adoption]] authority.  [[Guardianship]] proceedings are handled by the Afghan Family Court.
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==The Process==
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The process for adopting a child from [[Afghanistan]] generally includes the following steps: (go to [[How to Adopt from Afghanistan]].)  
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Guardians are not required to provide periodic reports on the child’s adjustment and welfare to the Afghan Family Court.
 
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'''Post-[[Adoption]] Resources'''  
 
'''Post-[[Adoption]] Resources'''  
  
 
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.
 
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.
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Here are some places to start your support group search:
 
Here are some places to start your support group search:
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[https://www.childwelfare.gov/ Child Welfare Information Gateway]  
 
[https://www.childwelfare.gov/ Child Welfare Information Gateway]  

Revision as of 19:09, 6 August 2014

The official flag of Aghanistan.
Source: cia.gov.

Map of Aghanistan.
Source: cia.gov.

Notice: As of July 14, 2014, all individuals and agencies facilitating international adoptions must be in compliance with the Intercountry Universal Accreditation Act.

Hague Convention Information

Afghanistan is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Adoption Convention). Read more about Afghanistan and the Hague Convention.

Who Can Adopt

In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, you must also meet the following requirements in order to adopt a child from Afghanistan (Read more about Who Can Adopt from Afghanistan")

Who Can Be Adopted

In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, Afghanistan has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for adoption. (Read more about Who Can Be Adopted from Afghanistan).

How to Adopt

There is no central government adoption authority. Guardianship proceedings are handled by the Afghan Family Court. (Read more about How to Adopt from Afghanistan.)

After Adoption

Guardians are not required to provide periodic reports on the child’s adjustment and welfare to the Afghan Family Court.

Post-Adoption Resources

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

American Council on Adoptable Children

Adoption Services Support Groups for Adopting Persons


Contact Information

U.S. Embassy Kabul Great Massoud Road, Kabul, Afghanistan Tel: +011 0700 108 499 Email: KabulACS@state.gov Internet: U.S. Embassy Kabul


Embassy of Afghanistan 2233 Wisconsin Ave., N.W. Suite #216 Washington, D.C. 20007 Tel: (202) 298-9125 Fax: (202) 298-9127 Email: consulate@embassyofafghanistan.org Internet: Embassy of Afghanistan


Afghanistan also has consulates in New York and Los Angeles.


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 Email: AskCI@state.gov


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)


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@uscis.dhs..gov


SOURCE

Intercountry Adoption. Bureau of Consular Affairs. U.S. Department of State. Country Information. [1] Last updated July 2013