Nightlight Inter-Country Adoption Programs Quick Look

One thing to consider in choosing a country is the number of children placed.  You can see from the chart below that Nightlight's biggest programs for intercountry adoption are:

1. Colombia
2. Haiti (Not accepting applications at this time)
3. India
4. Bulgaria 



Another consideration is the age of children.  Below is a chart of the age-range for children from each country.

Though each country has their own eligibility requirements, there are certain points of eligibility that Nightlight has as well that you would be required to meet before moving forward with any program. You can find a full list of eligibility requirements on our International page. Some of the general requirements to consider include:

  • At least one parent must be 25 years old.
  • Adoptive parents must be married a minimum of 2 years
  • One parent must be a US citizen.

This spread sheet is intended to give you an overall comparison between Nightlight’s various inter-country programs. The information is abbreviated and some additional criteria may apply. Please ask for complete information on the country or countries of greatest interest to you from our international inquiry specialists at 502-423-5780, or www.nightlight.org

CountryAverage Time Start to FinishAge of Children AvailableTrip(s)Referral TimeProgram FeeTravel and Other CostsParent's AgeOther Child RestrictionsSinglesPP/PA ReportsHague CountryInquiry Specialist

Albania

Waiting Child Program or Relative Adoption Only

2-3 years

2-15 years

special needs

1-2 (14+42)1-2 years$22,400$23,105 -$41,85025 and upNosingle females only5YesLynn
Bulgaria 1-4 years1-15 years w/ special needs or siblings

2

(6+3 to 10)

2-4 years$27,000$15,495 -$25,89025 and upNosingle females only5YesGracie
Burkina Faso 2.5-4.5 years3+ years mild to severe special needs older non-special needs

1

(15)

1-3 years$27,600$18,358 -$30,80025-50No

single

females

only

7YesGracie
Canada Relative Adoption Only18 monthsRelative Only

3+

(7-14)

Kindship, Known Child$10,000$11,704 - $22,37421 and upNoYes6-10YesRhonda
CountryAverage Time Start to FinishAge of Children AvailableTrip(s)Referral TimeProgram FeeTravel and Other CostsParent's AgeOther Child RestrictionsSinglesPP/PA ReportsHague CountryInquiry Specialist
China Relative Adoption Only1-3 yearsRelative Only

1

(15)

Kinship,

Known Child

$14,440$12,850 - $22,605min 30 max 50 years between parent/child5 or less; youngest ≥3 yearssingle females onlyup to 18 yearsYesDana
Colombia *contact coordinator for info for heritage families1-2 years2-10 years special needs 10 years+ non-special needs/siblings (specification of gender not allowed)

1

(4-6 wks)

1-6 months (*12-18 months for heritage families)

$25,830

w/grant $18,830

$22,570 - $37,375min 25 max 45 years between parent/child*NoYes5-7YesRebecca
Dominican Republic 2.5-4.5 years1.5-15 years1-21-3 years

$26,660

w/grant $19,660

$14,740-$25,290min 30 min 15 years between parent/childNoNo8YesLiana
Ecuador 1-2 years2-10 years special needs 10+ years non-special needs

1

(8-10 wks)

1-2 years

$25,600

w/grant $18,600

$13,915-$23,66525-51Nosingle females only5YesGracie
CountryAverage Time Start to FinishAge of Children AvailableTrip(s)Referral TimeProgram FeeTravel and Other CostsParent's AgeOther Child RestrictionsSinglesPP/PA ReportsHague CountryInquiry Specialist
Haiti Relative Adoption Only4+ yearsRelative Only

2

(15+6)

2+ years$28,100$14,090-$21,59530 to 50Nosingle females only9YesKarson
Honduras 2-4 years5+ years (most 8+)1-2 (10+28)2-3 years

$22,100

w/grant $15,100

$19,850-$33,99525 to 60Nosingle females onlyup to 18 yearsYesLynn
China (Hong Kong)Waiting Child Program18 months1 year+ special needs

1

(7)

6-10 months$13,500$13,870-$21,17025 and upNosingle females only5YesGracie
India 2-2.5 years0-8 years special needs 10+ years sibling groups

1

(14)

6-12 mos$21,700$12,115-$20,65525 and up2 or less (unless a special needs child) maintain birth orderYes6YesAlison
CountryAverage Time Start to FinishAge of Children AvailableTrip(s)Referral TimeProgram FeeTravel and Other CostsParent's AgeOther Child RestrictionsSinglesPP/PA ReportsHague CountryInquiry Specialist
Jamaica Relative adoption only2-3 yearsRelative Onlycase by case

Kinship,

Known Child

$10,000$9,920 - $22,04025 and upcase by casecase by casecase by caseNoTiffany

Malawi

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1-2 years

 

1-2

(21+14)

 

$18,350

$15,845-$22,990

25 and upNo

single females only

up to 18 yrs

NoLiana
Mexico 2-3 years3+ years special needs 8+ non-special needs3-4 (varies)1-2 yrs

$26,100

w/grant $19,100

$14,495-$26,640

25 and up

max 45 yrs between parent/child

NoYes6YesCamila
Nigeria 2-3 years2-15 years minor & non-special needs

2

(12 weeks + 2-3 weeks)

(age 0-2) 2+ years (age 3+) 1+ years (age 8+) 6 months$19,600$25,520-$39,93525 and upmaintain birth ordersingle females onlyup to 18 yearsNoLynn
Philippines 2-4 years

2-10* yrs moderate to severe special needs

*older can be non-special needs

 

1

(5-7)

1-3 years$16,500-$17,200$16,968-$20,62827 and upNosingle females only4YesKarson
CountryAverage Time Start to FinishAge of Children AvailableTrip(s)Referral TimeProgram FeeTravel and Other CostsParent's AgeOther Child RestrictionsSinglesPP/PA ReportsHague CountryInquiry Specialist
Portugal 2-3 years7 years+ special needs or sibling group 12+ years non-special needs

1

(6-8 weeks)

1-2 years$16,200$20,135-$35,815

25 to 60

singles 30 and up

max 50 yrs between parent/child

 

NoYes5+YesViktoriia
ROC Taiwan2 years3 years+ moderate special needs 5 years+ non-special needs1-2 (7-42+2-7)up to 3 years$22,100$14,640-$22,56025 to 553 or lessYes8NoLiana
Ukraine Not accepting new clients at this time10-12 months4+ years severe special needs 8-10 years+ mild/moderate special needs3 (15+3+21)2-3 months$19,600$9,190-$16,51021 and upNoNoup to 18 yearsNoViktoriia
United Kingdom Relative Adoption Only18 monthsRelative Only

3+

(7-14)

Kindship, Known Child$10,060$10,029-$21,84921 and upNoYes6-10YesRhonda
CountryAverage Time Start to FinishAge of Children AvailableTrip(s)Referral TimeProgram FeeTravel and Other CostsParent's AgeOther Child RestrictionsSinglesPP/PA ReportsHague CountryInquiry Specialist
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