Barbara Lanciers, Brooklyn, NY: Can single people or gay and lesbian couples adopt from Haiti?
AM: Haiti has not been approving adoptions for single people. I will find out whether there is any restriction for gay or lesbian couples. None is written in any of the regulations we’ve found. I don’t know if there are any unwritten “rules,” or customs, but will inquire. You can also view our most recent reports on the subject here: Strict rules guide Haitian adoption policy Jan. 29: The heartbreaking stories of loss and salvation are inspiring thousands to ask the State Department how to adopt children from the Caribbean nation. Haiti, U.S. taking steps to help orphans Jan. 29: As Americans open their hearts to Haiti’s orphans, NBC’s Andrea Mitchell talks with Cheryl Mills, counselor and chief of staff to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, on the subject of adoption.
