How Do You Adopt A Baby From Brazil?
According to the Office of Children’s Issues at the U.S. Department of State, the United States and Brazil have a joint agreement regarding adoptions under the Hague Adoption Convention. Brazil attempts to place all orphans first with Brazilian parents. All prospective U.S. parents must follow their individual state laws regarding adoption, the guidelines of the agency they are working with, and Brazil’s specific rules. Follow your state’s laws. Choose your agency or attorney wisely; the U.S. government site provides a list of accredited adoption service. Apply to the Brazilian government through the adoption agency or attorney to see if you are eligible to adopt. Get matched with an eligible child. It is difficult to adopt children under the age of 5 because of the rule mandating that children be placed first with Brazilian parents. Travel to Brazil. The Brazilian government does not allow children to travel to the United States for purposes of adoption. Meet the residency requirement
