Brazil Adoption

Brazil

About The Children

Children available for adoption are between 9 to 15 years old. They will usually be part of a sibling group or have a significant special need.

Brazilian children come from a variety of ethnic groups that make up their rich cultural heritage. These groups are Latino-Brazilian, African-Brazilian, and European-Brazilian.

Are you interested in Kinship-Relative Adoption? Contact us for more information.

Eligibility

Applicants should be older than 25 years old. Both applicants must be 16 years older than the child.
Single women and men are allowed to adopt.
A Psychological Evaluation is required
Families with health and mental issues will be considered on a case by case basis.
Adoptive parents must have clean criminal history records to adopt from Brazil. (Some minor infractions occurring many years ago may be considered).
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Travel and Time Frame

Travel

Adopting from Brazil is a one-trip process about 6-9 weeks long.

Time Frame

The average time between referral and picking up the child is about 4-6 months.  The entire adoption process can take about 18-36 months.
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Process

ADOPTION PROCESS

CHI has worked with adoptions in Latin America for over 25 years.  Our team in Brazil takes great care of our families from start to finish.  CHI’s International Specialist is an adoptive mom and also has over 25 years of experience.  She will be available should you have any questions before and during your stay. We look forward to helping you adopt from Brazil!

Contact Us
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Apply to Children’s House International’s Brazil Program
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Complete Home Study Process with a CHI Social worker or a local Hague Accredited Agency
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Submit Approved Home Study.
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Apply for I-800A Approval from USCIS.
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Compile your dossier for Brazil.
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Obtain Apostile seals for dossier documents
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Your completed dossier will be sent to Brazil for translation. It will then be forwarded to State Judicial Commission of International Adoption or CEJA for their review and approval.
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CEJA provides a referral and the CHI Social Services Supervisor sends the referral to the family
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Upon family acceptance of the referral, the i800 is filed with USCIS to determine the child’s adoptability. Travel takes place after USCIS approval
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Both parents must travel to Brazil to the region where the child resides. As long as one remains, the other parent may return home after the first week and return near the end of the process for court. One parent must stay in Brazil for the 6-9 week adoption process.
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After obtaining the child’s visa at the U.S. consulate in Rio de Janeiro, the family can return to the U.S. with their child. Upon entry, ,they are automatically a US citizen.
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Want To Learn More
About Brazil?

CHI will be happy to talk with you to discuss your hopes and dreams concerning adopting from Brazil.  Please contact us to schedule a phone call.  We are pleased to go over the entire process and answer any questions you might have.

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You may be eligible for the Adoption Tax Credit! For 2023 the maximum dollar limit for the Adoption Tax Credit is $15,950 per child. Contact your tax advisor for more information

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