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The official flag of The .
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Map of the .
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Map of the Democratic Republic o the Congo.
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The official coat of arms of the .
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Collecting firewood in Basankusu
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The Epulu Okapi Reserve, .
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Children in the Congo savanna.
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Women and children in Kinshasha, The .
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Refugees along the Congo River.
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Pirogues on the Congo River.
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Mount Nyiragongo, The .
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Bathing and washing in the Congo River.
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Children in the Congo.
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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.

1 Congo Adoption Alert
2 About the Democratic Republic of the Congo
3 National Anthem of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
4 Hague Convention Information
5 Democratic Republic of the Congo Travel Fact Sheet
6 Who Can Adopt
7 Who Can Be Adopted
8 How to Adopt
9 Traveling Abroad
10 After Adoption
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Congo Adoption Alert

The Department of State issues Adoption Alerts to caution American citizens about adopting from a certain country. To read about alerts pertaining to the Congo, please read Adoption Alert for Congo, Democratic Republic of the.

About the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Established as a Belgian colony in 1908, the then-Republic of the Congo gained its independence in 1960, but its early years were marred by political and social instability. Col. Joseph MOBUTU seized power and declared himself president in a November 1965 coup. To learn more, read About Congo, Democratic Republic of the.

National Anthem of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

"Debout Congolais" (Arise Congolese) is the national anthem of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It was first adopted in 1960[1] upon independence from Belgium, but was replaced by La Zaïroise when Congo changed its name to Zaire in 1971. To learn more, read about the National Anthem of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Hague Convention Information

The Democratic Republic of the Congo 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 The Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Hague Convention.

Democratic Republic of the Congo Travel Fact Sheet

Over 200 ethnic groups populate the Democratic Republic of the Congo, of which the majority are Bantu peoples. To learn more top facts about this country, read the Democratic Republic of the Congo Travel Fact Sheet.

Who Can Adopt

In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, you must also meet numerous additional requirements in order to adopt a child from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. To learn more, read about Who Can Adopt from Congo, Democratic Republic of the.

Who Can Be Adopted

In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has multiple specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for adoption. To learn more, read about Who Can Be Adopted from Congo, Democratic Republic of the.

How to Adopt

The process for adopting a child from the Democratic Republic of the Congo 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 the democratic republic of the congo
Apply for the child to be found eligible for orphan status
Bring your child home

To learn more about the process, please read How to Adopt from Congo, Democratic Republic of the, How to Adopt from Congo, Democratic Republic of the Part 2 and How to Adopt from Congo, Democratic Republic of the Part 3.

Traveling Abroad

To learn more, please read about Traveling Abroad in Congo, Democratic Republic of the.

After Adoption

To learn more, please read After Adoption in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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

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 =Congo Adoption Alert=
 The Department of State issues Adoption Alerts to caution American citizens about adopting from a certain country.  To read about alerts pertaining to the Congo, please read [[Adoption Alert for Congo, Democratic Republic of the]].
+=About the Democratic Republic of the Congo=
+Established as a Belgian colony in 1908, the then-Republic of the Congo gained its independence in 1960, but its early years were marred by political and social instability. Col. Joseph MOBUTU seized power and declared himself president in a November 1965 coup. To learn more, read [[About Congo, Democratic Republic of the]].
+=National Anthem of the Democratic Republic of the Congo=
+"Debout Congolais" (Arise Congolese) is the [[National Anthem of the Democratic Republic of the Congo|national anthem of the Democratic Republic of the Congo]]. It was first [[adopted]] in 1960[1] upon independence from [[Belgium]], but was replaced by La Zaïroise when Congo changed its name to Zaire in 1971. To learn more, read about the [[National Anthem of the Democratic Republic of the Congo]].
 =Hague Convention Information=
+The [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]] 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 [[The Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Hague Convention]].
-The [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]] 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).  To learn more, read about [[The Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Hague Convention]].
+=Democratic Republic of the Congo Travel Fact Sheet=
+Over 200 ethnic groups populate the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]], of which the majority are Bantu peoples.  To learn more top facts about this country, read the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo Travel Fact Sheet]].
 =Who Can Adopt=
 In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, you must also meet numerous additional requirements in order to [[adopt]] a child from the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]].  To learn more, read about [[Who Can Adopt from Congo, Democratic Republic of the]].
 =Who Can Be Adopted=
 In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]] has multiple specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for [[adoption]].  To learn more, read about [[Who Can Be Adopted from Congo, Democratic Republic of the]].
 =How to Adopt=
 The process for adopting a child from the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]] generally includes the following steps:
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 =Traveling Abroad=
-'''Applying for Your U.S. Passport'''
+To learn more, please read about  [[Traveling Abroad in Congo, Democratic Republic of the]].
-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.  Getting or renewing a passport is easy.  The [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/passports.html Passport Application Wizard] will help you determine which passport form you need, help you to complete the form online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print—all in one place.  To learn more, read about [[Traveling Abroad in Congo, Democratic Republic of the]].
 =After Adoption=
+To learn more, please read [[After Adoption in the Democratic Republic of the Congo]].
-'''POST-[[Adoption|ADOPTION]]/POST-PLACEMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS'''
-The [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]] does not have any post-[[adoption]] reporting requirements.
-'''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.
-Here are some places to start your support group search:
-[https://www.childwelfare.gov/ Child Welfare Information Gateway]
-[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]
-'''NOTE:'''  Inclusion of non-U.S. government links does not imply endorsement of contents.
-==Contact Information==
-'''U.S. Embassy in the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]]'''
-U.S. Embassy Kinshasa
-, Avenue des Aviateurs
-Kinshasa, Gombe
-République Démocratique du Congo
-Tel:  +243 81 884-6623 (Mondays through Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m.) or +243-81-880-556-0151
-Email:  KinshasaAdoptions@state.gov
-Internet:  [http://Kinshasa.usembassy.gov  U.S. Embassy Kinshasha]
-'''[[Democratic Republic of the Congo]] [[Adoption]] Authorities'''
-Direction Générale de Migration
-, Boulevard du 30 Juin
-Commune de la Gombe
-Ville de Kinshasa, R.D.Congo
-Tel: +243 81 682 77 82 or +243 99 994 27 67
-Email:  dgm@dgm.cd or dgmetatmajor@yahoo.fr
-'''Division of Urbaine des Affaires Sociale'''
-Avenue Busudjano
-Quartier Ancien Combattant
-Commune de Kasavubu
-Ville de Kinshasa, R.D. Congo
-Tel:  +243 99 873 5200 or +243 89 991 5933
-'''Tribunal Pour Enfants – Kinshasa'''
-Terrain Saint Therese
-Quartier 5 Commune de N’Djili
-Ville de Kinshasa, R.D. Congo
-Tel:  +243 81 065 21 23
-'''Embassy of the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]]'''
-M Street, N.W.
-[[Washington]], D.C. 20036
-Tel: (202) 234-7690
-'''Office of Children’s Issues'''
-U.S. Department of State
-CA/OCS/CI
-SA-17, 9th Floor
-[[Washington]], D.C.  20522-1709
-Tel:  1-888-407-4747
-Email:  AskCI@state.gov
-Internet:  [http://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: [http://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
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