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Belize Adoption 

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.  
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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.

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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 Bulgaria Program and email you a Fee Schedule!
 Consultation With An Adoption Professional

 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!

 

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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. 

 

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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.

 


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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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Still Have Questions?

Check out these links or give us a call today at 1-607-756-6574

  • Outline of the Belize Adoption Process
  • USCIS The Universal Accreditation Act of 2012
  • Adoption Attorney Information
  • US Department of State Intercountry Adoption
Consultation With An Adoption Professional
 
 
 
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