Philippines Adoption

A: To apply to this program, you must meet the following criteria:

Married Heterosexual Couples or Single Women, Ages 27 and Older:

• Married three years or more; one year of marriage and two years of cohabitation is also recognized.
• Adoptive mother must be no more than 45 years older than the child, at time of referral.
• At least five years of strong family religious practice preferred.
• Relative adoptions welcome.
• Applicants must be in good physical and mental health.
• All applicants should have a clean criminal history. However, some minor infractions may be accepted.
• Please contact Wide Horizons For Children to discuss specific eligibility requirements.

A: Country-specific eligibility requirements for adoptive parents are determined by adoption officials in the child’s country of birth. In the Philippines, all adoptions are overseen by the Central Authority of the government, named the National Authority for Child Care (NACC).

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• Boys and girls as young as age 7 and no older than age 15 are typically matched through this program.
• Children of all ages with medical needs
• Qualified applicants may ask to be matched with two or more siblings.
• Children are cared for in orphanages or foster homes. They are usually placed into care due to the death of one or both parents, poverty, abandonment, abuse, neglect, social stigma or the presence of special needs. Specialized services are provided to children who qualify while in care.
• Each child is matched with a family by the National Authority for Child Care (NACC) and staff persons who have actually cared for the child. This results in a highly personalized process. For example, a family may be chosen for a particular child based on religious practice, a physical similarity or talent the child shares with the adoptive parents.

A: Wait times range based on child request/profile.  They are generally anywhere from 12-36 months after home study completion.

A: One trip of about one week is required to bring your child home. You are likely to travel four to six months after accepting your child’s referral. If married, only one parent needs to travel, although both parents are encouraged to make the trip. If only one spouse travels, that person must be a U.S. Citizen. You will receive excellent support services during your trip, and Accommodations in the Philippines are modern and comfortable. English is widely spoken.

A: Financing Your Adoption explains how Wide Horizons For Children structures adoption fees and provides information on funding your adoption.

Download the Adoption Information Guide for specific fee sheets on each Wide Horizons For Children adoption program.