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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/ct-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag of Central African Republic.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/ct-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/ct-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Central African Republic.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/ct-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/afr/ct_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Central African Republic.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/afr/ct_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fa/Rebel_in_northern_Central_African_Republic_04.jpg/800px-Rebel_in_northern_Central_African_Republic_04.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Rebels in northern Central African Republic.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fa/Rebel_in_northern_Central_African_Republic_04.jpg/800px-Rebel_in_northern_Central_African_Republic_04.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''''''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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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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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/be/CARvillagefromthesky.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Aerial view of a village.'''<BR/>Source: wikipedia.org.}}
  
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=Hague Convention Information=
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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 Central African Republic is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry [[Adoption]] (the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention).  Intercountry adoptions of children from non-Hague countries are processed in accordance with [http://www.uscis.gov/iframe/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/8cfr.html 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)].
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=About Central African Republic=
  
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The former French colony of Ubangi-Shari became the [[Central African Republic]] upon independence in 1960. After three tumultuous decades of misrule - mostly by military governments - civilian rule was established in 1993 and lasted for one decade. In March, 2003 President Ange-Felix PATASSE was deposed in a military coup led by General Francois BOZIZE, who established a transitional government. Elections held in 2005 affirmed General BOZIZE as president; he was reelected in 2011 in voting widely viewed as flawed. The government still does not fully control the countryside, where pockets of lawlessness persist.  To learn more, read [[About Central African Republic]].
  
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Below is the limited [[adoption]] information that the Department has obtained from the [[adoption]] authority of the Central African Republic. U.S. citizens adopting children in rare [[adoption]] cases from the Central African Republic, as well as U.S. citizen prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] living in the Central African Republic, who would like to [[adopt]] from the United States or from a third country, should contact the [[adoption]] authority of the Central African Republic to inquire about applicable laws and procedures. See contact information below.
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=Hague Convention Information=
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There are two types of adoptions in the Central African Republic: simple [[adoption]] and plenary [[adoption]] ([[adoption]] plénière). Plenary [[adoption]] severs the familial relationship between the child and the birth parents. This [[adoption]] gives the [[adopted]] child the same rights as a child born to the [[Adoptive Parent|adoptive parent]]. In a simple [[adoption]], the biological parents (if living) retain inheritance rights and other privileges over the child, and must be consulted if the [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] want to change the child's name or make significant changes in the life of the child. A simple [[adoption]] does not meet the requirements of U.S. immigration law and therefore cannot be the basis for granting an immigrant visa to an [[adopted]] child.
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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, with the intention of returning for the child when they are able to do so. In such cases, the [[Birth Parent|birth parent]](s) rarely would have relinquished their [[Parental Rights|parental rights]] or consented to their child(ren)'s [[adoption]].
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Please visit the Department of State’s [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country.html Country Specific Information] for more information on travelling to the Central African Republic and the U.S. Embassy Bangui’s [http://bangui.usembassy.gov/visas.html website] for information on consular services.
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The [[Central African Republic]] is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry [[Adoption]] (the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention).  Intercountry adoptions of children from non-Hague countries are processed in accordance with [http://www.uscis.gov/iframe/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/8cfr.html 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)].  To learn more, read about [[Central African Republic and the Hague Convention]].
  
 
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'''Ministère de la Famille et des Affaires Sociales,  
 
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Assistant aux Services des Actions Sociales Bernard Azoumi
 
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==SOURCE==
 
==SOURCE==

Revision as of 21:53, 2 September 2014

The official flag.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

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Source: Wikipedia.org.

Aerial view of a village.
Source: wikipedia.org.

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

About Central African Republic

The former French colony of Ubangi-Shari became the Central African Republic upon independence in 1960. After three tumultuous decades of misrule - mostly by military governments - civilian rule was established in 1993 and lasted for one decade. In March, 2003 President Ange-Felix PATASSE was deposed in a military coup led by General Francois BOZIZE, who established a transitional government. Elections held in 2005 affirmed General BOZIZE as president; he was reelected in 2011 in voting widely viewed as flawed. The government still does not fully control the countryside, where pockets of lawlessness persist. To learn more, read About Central African Republic.

Hague Convention Information

The Central African Republic is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (the Hague Adoption Convention). Intercountry adoptions of children from non-Hague countries are processed in accordance with 8 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 204.3 as it relates to orphans as defined under the Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F). To learn more, read about Central African Republic and the Hague Convention.

Who Can Adopt

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Residency

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Who Can Be Adopted

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How to Adopt

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Adoption Authority

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The Process

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Traveling Abroad

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After Adoption

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Contact Information

Ministère de la Famille et des Affaires Sociales, Comité d'Adoption B.P. 917 Bangui, République Centrafricaine Chef de Service des Actions Sociales Jules Gueret 90 07 93 Assistant aux Services des Actions Sociales Bernard Azoumi 03 96 90

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Intercountry Adoption, Bureau of Consular Affairs. U.S. Department of State Country Information[1]