Nepal Adoption Program

Background

Geographical: Nepal is located between China and India. Nepal is slightly larger than the state of Arkansas in the USA. The capital is Kathmandu.
Government: In May 2008 the reformed interim parliament declared Nepal a democratic federal republic. Mid-June 2008 the King of Nepal vacated the throne and parliament elected the country's first president in July 2008.
Religion: Nepal is the only official Hindu state in the world with approximately 80% of the population following that faith. The other religions followed include: Buddhist, Muslim, and Kirant.
Language: The primary language spoken is Nepali, followed by Maithali, Bhojpuri, Tharu, Tamang, Newar, Magar, Awadhi and others.

Children Available [Subject to Change].

Age: Children are available ages 10 months to 10 years.

Gender: Both boys and girls are available although only children of opposite gender to a biological child may be adopted.
Health: Children are generally healthy, but may have parasites and other treatable conditions caused due to living conditions. Children are tested at minimum -- for HIV/AIDS, TB, VDRL, Parasites and Hepatitis. Special needs children are available.

Adoptive Parents Requirements [Subject to Change]

Marriage: Single heterosexual women and married couples may apply. Couples must be married at least four years. Previous divorce is allowed. One parent must be a US Citizen.
Age: Between the ages of 30 and 55 may adopt.
Children: You may only adopt a child of the opposite gender to a biological child already in the home. The Nepalese government prefers no more than 2 children in the home including the adoptive child.
Travel: At least one parent must travel to Nepal. Travel is up to 14 days.
Time Frame: Depending on your state regulations and USCIS processing it will take 9-14 months to complete the adoption from submittal of the dossier to our agency. The timeframe will depend greatly on the age and sex of the child (ren) you are seeking to adopt.