International Adoption

New Horizons works with programs in several countries and complies with all U.S. Adoption Laws. Children of all ages, including children with special needs, are available for placement. New Horizons handles all international communications and arrangements. Assistance is provided with naturalization procedures.

New Horizons has international programs in Liberia, Nigeria,  Sri Lanka, and Uganda, . We also provide referrals to other agencies that work in other international countries.

LIBERIA

New Horizons Adoption Agency, Inc. is now accredited in Liberia and is accepting applications.
REQUIREMENTS

Age of Parents: Minimum age of 25 years old, special approval must be given for parents over 40 years old.

Family Size: No requirement

Marriage: Must be married at least two years

TRAVEL: Escorting is currently not available. Parents must travel.

CHILDREN AVAILABLE:

 Children 0-6 years are available

 Ethnic background is African

 Average wait for a referral varies

 Sibling groups may be available

 Average wait from referral to placement varies

NIGERIA

REQUIREMENTS

Age of Parents: Adoptive parents must be at least 25 years old and 21 years older than the child.

Health: Home Study certifying health is sufficient to raise adopted child.

Family Size: No restrictions

Marriage: Must be married at least two years

TRAVEL: 2 – 3 Trips are required

First Trip: 2-3 weeks
Second Trip: 2-3 months (this depends on the couple’s decision, they may stay until child’s visa is obtained or they may choose to return after the visa is ready. Approximate stay is 6-15 weeks or longer, depending on circumstances out of our control. One parent can leave after the court ruling, approx. 4 weeks)

CHILDREN AVAILABLE:

 Children 1-5 years are available (there may be an occasion when a child is younger or older than the given range will be available)

 Ethnic background is African

 Health: Most children are in good health; it is uncommon to see some medical challenges such as malnutrition, delayed development, club feet, and cleft palate.

 Sibling groups may be available

 Special needs children are available: Hydrocephalus, sickle anemia, HIV+, and/or ailments and issues that could have been but were not diagnosed, or that cannot be diagnosed at a particular age but may become more apparent later in development.

SRI LANKA

REQUIREMENTS

Age of Parents: Minimum age of 25 years old, special approval must be received for anyone over age 40.

Family Size: Families with no children in the home.

Marriage: No minimum requirement (New Horizons has a 2-year marriage requirement).

TRAVEL: Escorting is not allowed. Parents must travel. Approximate stay is four weeks.

CHILDREN AVAILABLE:

 Children of all ages are available

 Ethnic background is Singhalese or Tamil

 Sibling groups and children with special needs are available

 Average wait for a referral to placement varies

UGANDA

REQUIREMENTS

Age of Parents: Minimum age of 25 years old, special approval must be given for parents over 40 years old.

Family Size: No requirement

Marriage: Must be married at least two years

TRAVEL: Escorting is currently not available. Parent Must travel. Since the Children’s Amendment Act passed, a minimum of 12 to 18 months stay in Uganda is required.

POST PLACEMENTS: Uganda requires annual post placement reports completed by a social worker on the child through age 5. Uganda also requires families to submit an annual report until the child reaches the age of 18.

CHILDREN AVAILABLE:

 Children of all ages are available

 Ethnic background is African

 Sibling groups are available

 Average wait from referral to placement varies.