International Adoptions

Brazil, a gorgeous South American country, embodies cultures and traditions as rich and diverse as its vast landscape. With a population of over 180 million, it is the fifth most populated country in the world.

Its citizens also represent diverse mixed racial backgrounds, including Portuguese, African American, European and indigenous American.

Following three centuries under the rule of Portugal, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. The only Portuguese-speaking country in South America, Brazil is by far the largest and most populous country on the continent.

The adoptions in Brazil are done through private attorneys. Most children are relinquished by the parent, rather than abandoned.

The Brazilian international adoption process follows the Hague Convention with Central Authorities on a "state-by-state" basis.

We have excellent relationships with orphanages and they work hard to make your Brazil adoption experience smooth and joyous.

From the time a complete dossier is submitted, a referral will take: - aproximately 01 year for a child 5-6 years of age, after the dossier is approved - adoption of older children and sibling groups will be much faster - documentation approval is 60 to 90 days - Home Study and secure CIS approval is 2 to 3 months

The time frame for adopting from Brazil is aproximately 01 year, after the dossier is approved. The approximate waiting period for documentation approval is 60 to 90 days.

Generally, the time involved to complete a Home Study and secure CIS approval is 2 to 3 months. Time involved to match a child with a family varies. Photos and medical information are provided.

Families may indicate gender preference. The adoption is completed in Brazil during the adoptive parents(s) stay.

Brazil is keenly interested in placing sibling groups. Foreign fees may be considerably reduced when a family commits to a group of children depending on circumstances.

requirements

- married couples and singles

Adoptive parents must be at least 25 years old and be at least 16 years older than the child. Married couples are eligible for adopting in Brazil. A Psychological Report is required for adopting from Brazil.

Your  Brazil program Adoption Manager will give your Home Study Social Worker specific guidelines for composing the Home Study for Brazil adoption.

Please call or e-mail us if you have questions about your eligibility to adopt from Brazil. Their requirements change, periodically. We would like you to have the most current information.

children

-Boys and girls, 5 years and older at the time of referral -Sibling referrals are faster

The beautiful mixed race and strong boys and girls of Brazil are available for adoption from 5 years up to 18 years of age. Younger children are available for adoption only when adopted with an older sibling. For example, you may adopt a 2-year-old with a five-year-old. Sibling groups are facilitated, and occasionally twins may become available. Sibling referrals are typically faster than single children. You may also choose to adopt more than one unrelated child at the same time. If you are interested in a special needs child, the fee may be reduced depending on the circumstances.

The children available for adoption are typically relinquished by the parent, rather than abandoned. Most children from Brazil will have darker or African American complexions. Families cannot specify race.

travel

- 35 to 42 days - only one trip is required - if married couples, both parents must travel

Travel in Brazil is comfortable and relaxed. One trip is required and the required stay in country is approximately 35 to 42 days. If couple, both parents must travel.

We invite you to consider adopting from the beautiful country of Brazil!