Latest revision as of 04:18, 18 February 2018

The official flag.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

The official coat of arms.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Carnival.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

The National Palace.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Bacardi Beach.
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.

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the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly and therefore, some information may be out of date, and/or contain inaccuracies, omissions or typographical errors.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 Dominican Republic

The Taino - indigenous inhabitants of Hispaniola prior to the arrival of the Europeans - divided the island into five chiefdoms and territories. Christopher COLUMBUS explored and claimed the island on his first voyage in 1492; it became a springboard for Spanish conquest of the Caribbean and the American mainland. In 1697, Spain recognized French dominion over the western third of the island, which in 1804 became Haiti. To learn more, please read About Dominican Republic.

Hague Convention Information

The Dominican Republic is party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Adoption Convention). To learn more please read about Dominican Republic and the Hague Convention.

Who Can Adopt

Adoption between the United States and the Dominican Republic is governed by the Hague Adoption Convention. Therefore to adopt from the Dominican Republic, the adopting family must first be found eligible to adopt by the U.S. Government. To learn more please read about Who Can Adopt from Dominican Republic.

Who Can Be Adopted

Because the Dominican Republic is party to the Hague Adoption Convention, children from the Dominican Republic must meet the requirements of the Hague Adoption Convention in order to be eligible for adoption. For example, the Hague Adoption Convention requires that the Dominican Republic attempt to place a child with a family in-country before determining that a child is eligible for intercountry adoption. In addition to the Dominican Republic's requirements, a child must meet the definition of a Convention adoptee for the adopting family to bring him or her back to the United States.

Learn more about the Convention's requirements for adoptable children.

How to Adopt

The Process

Because the Dominican Republic is party to the Hague Adoption Convention, adopting from the Dominican Republic must follow a specific process designed to meet the Convention's requirements. A brief summary of the Hague Adoption Convention process is given below. The PAP (s) must complete these steps in the following order so that the adoption meets all necessary legal requirements.

Choose an Accredited Adoption Service Provider
Apply to be Found Eligible to Adopt
Be Matched with a Child
Apply for the Child to be Found Eligible for Immigration to the United States
Adopt the Child in the Dominican Republic
Bringing the Child Home

To learn more about this process please read How to Adopt from Dominican Republic.

Traveling Abroad

Applying for a U.S. Passport

A valid U.S. passport is required for American citizens to enter and leave the Dominican Republic. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports. To learn more please read Traveling Abroad in Dominican Republic.

After Adoption

What does the Dominican Republic require of the adoptive parents after the adoption?

POST-ADOPTION / POST-PLACEMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

CONANI requires post adoption reports to be submitted by the ASP for 5 years after the child has entered the United States; the first report must be submitted 6 months after the child entered the US, the second report after the first year, then once a year for the next 5 years. The reports are to be submitted to the closest Embassy or Consulate of the Dominican Republic to the residence of the child in the United States.

Adoptive parent are reminded that they are required by law and international treaty to complete all post-adoption reporting requirements in a timely manner. The ASP is required to assist families as well.

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 -- 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:

Adoption Services Support Groups for Adopting Persons

North American Council on Adoptable Children

NOTE: Inclusion of non-U.S. Government links does not imply endorsement of contents. Adoption Services Support Groups for Adopting Persons.

Contact Information

To learn more about contact info for adoption from this country please read Contact Information from Dominican Republic.

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=dominican_republic

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-=Hague Convention Information=
+{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/dr-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
-The Dominican Republic is 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]). Therefore all adoptions between the Dominican Republic and the United States must meet the requirements of the Hague Adoption Convention and U.S. law implementing the Convention.
+{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/dr-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
+{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/cam/dr_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
-Dominican adoption law is governed by the Dominican Code of Fundamental Protection and Rights for Children and Adolescents, Law 136-03, Articles 82-169. The adoption process is comprised of an administrative and judicial phase. The Dominican authorities will not allow a child to exit the country until the adoption is complete under Dominican law.  The Dominican Central Authority (CONANI) is responsible for the administrative phase of an international adoption. The Dominican judiciary in the Court of Children and Adolescents, responsible for the child's physical locality, completes the judicial phase.
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/26/Coat_of_arms_of_the_Dominican_Republic.svg/336px-Coat_of_arms_of_the_Dominican_Republic.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|'''The official coat of arms.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/05/Carnival_002_4412.JPG/800px-Carnival_002_4412.JPG|410x579px|thumb|'''Carnival.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
-'''NOTE:''' Special transition provisions apply to adoptions initiated before April 1, 2008. [http://adoption.state.gov/hague_convention/transition.php Learn more].
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e9/National_Palace_Dominican_Republic1.jpg/800px-National_Palace_Dominican_Republic1.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The National Palace.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
-=Who Can Adopt=
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/55/DomRep_Bacardi_Insel.jpg/800px-DomRep_Bacardi_Insel.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Bacardi Beach.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
-Adoption between the United States and the Dominican Republic is governed by the Hague Adoption Convention. Therefore to adopt from the Dominican Republic, the adopting family must first 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). Learn more.
-In addition to these U.S. requirements, the Dominican Republic also has the following requirements:
+'''Notice: As of July 14, 2014, all individuals and agencies facilitating [[international]] adoptions must be in compliance with the Intercountry [[Universal Accreditation Act]].'''
-==Residency==
+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.
-Both prospective adoptive parents must comply simultaneously with the period of cohabitation required by Law. If adopting a child under 12 years old, cohabitation shall be for at least 60 days. If adopting a child over 12 years of age, cohabitation shall be for at least 30 days.
-==Age of Adopting Parents==
+=About Dominican Republic=
-The prospective adoptive parents must be between 30 and 60 years of age and at least 15 years older than the child they wish to adopt.
+The Taino - indigenous inhabitants of Hispaniola prior to the arrival of the Europeans - divided the island into five chiefdoms and territories. Christopher COLUMBUS explored and claimed the island on his first voyage in 1492; it became a springboard for Spanish conquest of the Caribbean and the American mainland. In 1697, [[Spain]] recognized French dominion over the western third of the island, which in 1804 became [[Haiti]].  To learn more, please read [[About Dominican Republic]].
-==Marriage==
-Only heterosexual couples who have been married for five years or more are allowed to adopt from the Dominican Republic. Single individuals and unmarried couples are not permitted to adopt.
+=Hague Convention Information=
-==Income==
+The [[Dominican Republic]] is 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 please read about [[Dominican Republic and the Hague Convention]].
-N/A
-==Other==
+=Who Can Adopt=
+[[Adoption]] between the United States and the [[Dominican Republic]] is governed by the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention. Therefore to [[adopt]] from the [[Dominican Republic]], the adopting family must first be found eligible to [[adopt]] by the U.S. Government.  To learn more please read about [[Who Can Adopt from Dominican Republic]].
-N/A
 =Who Can Be Adopted=
+Because the [[Dominican Republic]] is party to the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention, children from the [[Dominican Republic]] must meet the requirements of the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention in order to be eligible for [[adoption]]. For example, the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention requires that the [[Dominican Republic]] attempt to place a child with a family in-country before determining that a child is eligible for intercountry [[adoption]]. In addition to the [[Dominican Republic]]'s requirements, a child must meet the definition of a Convention [[adoptee]] for the adopting family to bring him or her back to the United States.
-=How to Adopt=
+[http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_process/how_to_adopt/childeligibility.php Learn more]  about the Convention's requirements for adoptable children.
-==    Adoption Authority==
+=How to Adopt=
 ==The Process==
+Because the [[Dominican Republic]] is party to the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention, adopting from the [[Dominican Republic]] must follow a specific process designed to meet the Convention's requirements. A brief summary of the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention process is given below. The PAP (s) must complete these steps in the following order so that the [[adoption]] meets all necessary legal requirements.
+# Choose an Accredited [[Adoption Service Provider]]
+# Apply to be Found Eligible to [[Adopt]]
+# Be Matched with a Child
+# Apply for the Child to be Found Eligible for Immigration to the United States
+# [[Adopt]] the Child in the [[Dominican Republic]]
+# Bringing the Child Home
+To learn more about this process please read [[How to Adopt from Dominican Republic]].
 =Traveling Abroad=
+'''Applying for a U.S. Passport'''
+A valid U.S. passport is required for American citizens to enter and leave the [[Dominican Republic]]. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports.  To learn more please read [[Traveling Abroad in Dominican Republic]].
 =After Adoption=
+'''What does the [[Dominican Republic]] require of the [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] after the [[adoption]]?'''
+'''POST-[[Adoption|ADOPTION]] / POST-PLACEMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS'''
+CONANI requires post [[adoption]] reports to be submitted by the ASP for 5 years after the child has entered the United States; the first report must be submitted 6 months after the child entered the US, the second report after the first year, then once a year for the next 5 years. The reports are to be submitted to the closest Embassy or Consulate of the [[Dominican Republic]] to the residence of the child in the United States.
+[[Adoptive Parent|Adoptive parent]] are reminded that they are required by law and [[international]] treaty to complete all post-[[adoption]] reporting requirements in a timely manner. The ASP is required to assist families as well.
+'''What resources are available to assist families after the [[adoption]]?'''
+Many [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] find it important to find support after the [[adoption]]. Take advantage of all the resources available -- 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:
+[http://www.adoptionservices.org/adoption_support_groups_family/index.htm Adoption Services Support Groups for Adopting Persons]
+[http://www.nacac.org/ North American Council on Adoptable Children]
+'''NOTE:'''  Inclusion of non-U.S. Government links does not imply endorsement of contents.  [http://www.adoptionservices.org/adoption_support_groups_family/index.htm Adoption Services Support Groups for Adopting Persons].
+=Contact Information=
+To learn more about contact info for [[adoption]] from this country please read [[Contact Information from Dominican Republic]].
 ==SOURCE==
-'''Intercountry Adoption, Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information'''
+'''Intercountry [[Adoption]], Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information''' adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=dominican_republic
+[[Category: International Adoption]]

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