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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]].)  
 
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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=Traveling Abroad=
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It's important to know the [[INS|ins]] and outs of traveling abroad as you begin planning your adoption journey. Read more about [[Traveling Abroad]] during the adoption process. 
  
 
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'''Post-[[Adoption]] Resources'''  
 
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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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Many [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] find it important to find support after the [[adoption]].  Read more about [[Post-Adoption Resources]].  
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Here are some places to start your support group search:
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[https://www.childwelfare.gov/ 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 Groups for Adopting Persons]
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==Contact Information==
 
==Contact Information==
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'''U.S. Embassy Kabul'''
 
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Email:  KabulACS@state.gov  
 
Email:  KabulACS@state.gov  
 
Internet: [http://kabul.usembassy.gov/ U.S. Embassy Kabul]  
 
Internet: [http://kabul.usembassy.gov/ U.S. Embassy Kabul]  
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'''Embassy of [[Afghanistan]]'''
 
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Email:  consulate@embassyofafghanistan.org
 
Email:  consulate@embassyofafghanistan.org
 
Internet: [http://www.embassyofafghanistan.org/ Embassy of Afghanistan]  
 
Internet: [http://www.embassyofafghanistan.org/ Embassy of Afghanistan]  
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''[[Afghanistan]] also has consulates in [[New York]] and Los Angeles.''
 
''[[Afghanistan]] also has consulates in [[New York]] and Los Angeles.''
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'''Office of Children’s Issues'''
 
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'''U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)'''
 
'''U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)'''

Revision as of 19:15, 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.)

Traveling Abroad

It's important to know the ins and outs of traveling abroad as you begin planning your adoption journey. Read more about Traveling Abroad during the adoption process.

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. Read more about Post-Adoption Resources.

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