Haiti Adoptions

HAITI PROGRAM UPDATES

Building Arizona Families is now accepting new families in to our Haiti program! The IBESR (the Central Authority for adoptions in Haiti) has chosen BAF as one of a select number of U.S. adoption agencies chosen to continue working in Haiti. We are actively seeking single women and families that meet the Haitian criteria to adopt.

Building Arizona Families is very excited to confirm our continued partnership with Maison des Anges, (MDA). Our families are always very positive about how welcoming the staff at MDA are and what a rewarding trip they have visiting their children. Families are always encouraged to visit their children throughout the wait to finalize their adoptions. Many families visit Haiti a few times celebrated the holidays and special days with their children. Thankfully, the re-accreditation process in Haiti has not interrupted progress for the families who already had referrals and we are happy to say that with the news of our approval, we can now begin accepting new applications.

For more information about a Haiti adoption contact Lisa Peterson, our international adoption Program Coordinator, to learn more about how you can adopt from Haiti with Building Arizona Families, lisa@buildingarizonafamilies.com or directly 623-692-4424.

We have several families working on dossiers and there are many children waiting to be matched with their forever families.

View more pictures from Maison Des Anges, our orphanage in Haiti

Adoptive Parent(s) Requirements

Under the 1974 Haitian law, a prospective adopting parents must be at least 35 years of age; for married couples, ONE prospective parent must be 35 years old, the other must be over 30.

Haitian law allows families meeting the following criteria to adopt:

• married couples with at least one parent age 35 or older and
• ten years of marriage
• families may have any number of biological and adopted children provided they can provide for the new adopted child(ren)

OR

• married couples with at least one parent age 35 or older and
• ten years of marriage or seven years of marriage and a minimum of three years cohabitation and
• no biological children (of both parents)

OR

• Single women age 35 or older with no biological children.

Children Available

Healthy infants and children up to 12 years are available for international adoption from Haiti.  Sibling groups are also available for adoption. Please note, the adoption process give you a referral at the beginning of your adoption so your child could be 12-24 months older when they arrive in your home.

Time Frame

The adoption process can require an average of 14 to 24 months’ time, primarily because of Haitian legal intricacies. Once an adoption case has cleared the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the process of obtaining an immigrant visa for the United States can take from two days to a week, depending on circumstances. Travelers are therefore encouraged to plan accordingly and to purchase open-ended return tickets whenever possible.

Why Choose Building Arizona Families?

• we service all families in the USA with a high level of service and communication
• we take pride in our commitment to break down barriers and help families succeed
• seven years of commitment and experience in Haiti
• hands-on connection to Haiti
• dossier preparation assistance
• most staff are adoptive parents
• we put families first

Adoption Fee Schedule

Unless specifically provided otherwise, all fees must be paid before advancing to that Phase and are non-refundable once paid. Building Arizona Families cannot guarantee the performance of the local or foreign entities involved in the adoption process as Building Arizona Families has no direct control over either. Fees are subject to change from time to time and Prospective Adoptive Parent(s) will be notified as soon as possible about such changes or upcoming changes to the fee schedule.

 

Amount Due One Child	Amount Due Two Children	Amount Due Three Children	Due Date*	May Include But Is Not Limited To:
$100.00	$100.00	$100.00	With Application Please make payment to Building Arizona Families	Application and Registration
$9,700.00	$16,700.00	$23,700.00	When Dossier Is Submitted To BAF Please make payment to Building Arizona Families	Startup Fee, Signed Contracts, References, Agency Operating Costs, Dossier Processing, Preparation, Legal Expenses, Agency Operating Costs. $2,000 of this fee may be refundable if relationship is terminated before Dossier is delivered to Haiti but no more than 45 days after receipt by BAF.
$7,600.00**	$9,600.00**	$11,600.00**	When You Accept Your Referred Child(ren) Please make payment to Building Arizona Families	Dossier Finalization Fees, Haitian Facilitator Fees, Attorneys Fees, Translations, Processing, Orphanage and Humanitarian Donations, Agency Operating Costs Court Fees, Embassy Fees, Haitian Facilitator Fees, Attorneys Fees, Translations, Processing, Agency Operating Costs.
Total $17,400.00***	Total $26,400.00***	Total $35,400.00***	*Order may be disrupted due to receipt date of referral** If your child(ren)’s adoption is not able to be completed in 18 months, an additional fee of $300 will be charged every month starting at month 19 until the child(ren) is able to come home. This fee is to help the orphanage cover the cost of caring for your child(ren).***This amount does not include items not contained within our Adoption Services Contract such as home study, travel, room, board, medical, post-adoption reports, adoption/re-adoption, immigration, child(ren)’s visa etc.  These costs will vary on the services need and the season provided and can be considerable.

Building Arizona Families is a licensed private non-profit adoption agency.

Building Arizona Families reserves the right to determine that it may not provide services.