Family Connections, Inc. is proud to be a Primary Provider for Belize adoptions! Belize is a great opportunity for families who are looking to expand through International Adoption.
Belize Requirements
must be at least 25 years old and no fewer than 12 years older than the child.
Married and single individuals can adopt, single men cannot adopt female children.
No income requirements, must provide this information for the home study.
The department of Human Services prepares referral reports, matching, placement information and the Belizean attorney handles all legal proceedings only.
Available Children
Children are of Belizean, Guatemalan, Mexican, Haitian, Afro-Amerindian, Creole and/or Caribbean ancestry.
The children available for adoption are individual school age (7+)
Sibling groups and special needs children of all ages.
The children we place come from orphanages in Belize and some may come from private orphanage
Belize Fee Schedule
We would love to talk with you about our Belize Program and email you a Fee Schedule!
Family Connections, Inc. offers our clients free access to an adoption finance coach who will help you plan out your finances and locate adoption loan and grant programs. Click here to learn about this great program!
What is the typical time frame?
The approximate time frame from application to bringing your child home is 12 to 36 months.
There are a variety of roadblocks that can cause a delay in the process.
Travel To Belize
Most adoptions include two trips to Belize
Expect to stay in the county for 6 weeks. English speaking in Belize. No visa is necessary for entry.
Time-frame
The time-frame may lengthen while you are in process..
The process outlined above reflects the timeline that families have experienced. It is important to understand that your adoption journey may be slightly different. Families book and make travel plans with the approval from Family Connections Inc. Their Belizean attorney will help coordinate arrangements and paperwork as needed.
When You Return Home
Family Connections, Inc. as your Primary Provider, will continue to provide you with ongoing support to assist your family with the transition home. Your family comes home with a Provisional Adoption. Quarterly Post Placement reports are required. After 12 months an application will be made to the Supreme Court by the Belizean attorney for the adoption to be made final. Families will need to complete a one year probationary period of custody before a final adoption decree can be issued by the Belize Supreme Court. Families will need to follow their state requirements to finalize the adoption also. Family Connections Inc recommends using an American Academy of Adoption Attorneys in your state to finalize the adoption.
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