 | Do you feel a greater affinity for any particular foreign culture? |
| | For example, some families tell us that they have always been interested in China, and for that reason look forward to becoming a partly Chinese family. Likewise, others tell us they speak Spanish, have traveled in Latin America, and feel a special affinity for that part of the world. |
| | What is the maximum age child you would accept? |
| | We often hear, "I want a baby as young as possible," but what is your upward limit? Bear in mind that it is seldom possible to adopt a child under the age of six months from any foreign country.
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| | Do you have a strong gender preference? |
| | For a number of reasons girls seem to be preferred, so it is music to our ears when a family expresses the desire for a boy. One reminder: In China there are virtually ONLY girls available.
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| | Are you over fifty and want to adopt an infant? |
| | Guatemala, for example, is extremely liberal about maximum age of adoptive parents.
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| | How much - or how little - background information on the biological family and the adoptee are you comfortable with? |
| | How much - or how little - background information on the biological family and the adoptee are you comfortable with?
Some countries provide a lot; others, very little.
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| | How much time can you spend abroad? |
| | Fortunately, none of our programs requires long in-country stays at this time. One country- Guatemala- allows us to escort the child to you.
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| | How long can you wait before being offered a child? |
| | In Eastern European countries, for example, children are often offered shortly after your dossier is complete. At the other extreme, the Chinese authorities currently allow children to be offered between four and six months after receipt of your dossier.
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| | What is your adoption budget? |
| | We wish for the sake of the children and for your sake as well that expenses were nominal. They are not. The Datz Foundation of $3,500 is among the most reasonable in the country. We keep it low, because our intercountry adoptions are subsidized by other Datz programs. However, we have no control over the foreign fees. In most cases, your total adoption, including home study and travel, will cost in the high teens or low twenties. Consult our list of comparative fees. Likewise, ask your tax preparer if you might qualify for a Federal Tax Credit if your file federal income taxes. |
| | What services are available through the Datz Foundation? |
| | Housing, medical assistance and counseling. |
| | What are the costs to me? |
| | The Datz Foundation makes all services available at no charge to pregnant women.
In the event, the pre-adoption transitional care is needed for the child and the birth parents opt to raise the child, we will ask for reimbursement for any costs associated with the daycare or temporary care of the child.
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| | What are the benefits of a licensed adoption agency? |
| | We make certain the family is physically, psychologically and financially qualified to be loving parents. We find the right home in accordance with your wishes. We safeguard your access to information in the future. |
| | Can I choose the family who adopts my child? |
| | Yes, you can select the parents who will be adopting your child.
Each family makes a photo profile with pictures and information on their family life. There is a birth mother letter which covers the questions you might want to ask them, such as religious preferences, views of discipline, interest and hobbies. We will present several of these profiles to you based on the information you give us on the type of family you would like.
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| | Can the adoptive family take the baby home from the hospital? |
| | Yes, the adoptive family can take custody of the baby immediately after discharge from the hospital. The adoptive family will usually visit you just before the birth or if you wish, you may consider having them present for the birth. It is up to you and what you feel most comfortable with --having them in the delivery room, meeting them afterwards, or not meeting them at all or having the social worker take the baby out of the hospital and place the baby with the family.
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| | Do I need to inform the birth father of the intended adoption? |
| | You may be able to proceed with the adoption, but most states require him to be informed of the adoption plan. If he objects to the adoption, there may be circumstances where the adoption can proceed but it may depend on state law and how serious he is about raising the child.
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| | How do I pay for the medical costs of the pregnancy and birth? |
| | If you choose adoption, the adoptive parents will assume the costs of you medical care and that of the baby. We will try to help you apply for Medicaid or other types of insurance that might be available.
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| | What are the legal steps required in an adoption plan?
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| | The legals steps will vary according to state law. In most cases, adoption papers can be signed immediately after the birth before a notary public.
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| | How do I get started with the adoption process?
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| | Please call us on our toll free line or file out our application on line. |
| | Is it important that the child look like you? |
| | If so, you are limited to certain regions of the world. If not, you might consider any source country |
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