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The World of Adoption
COUNTRY 1997 COST WAITING REQUIREMENTS
ADOPTIONS TIME*
Russia 3,816 $11,000- 6-18 mos. Couples, singles, age 25-55;
$25,000 some infants, mostly toddlers
and older; 1-2 trips needed
China 3,597 $12,000- 4-12 mos. Couples, singles, over age 35
$20,000 preferred; 98% female babies,
toddlers; only special-needs
children for families
with kids
Korea 1,654 $12,000- 10-18 mos. Couples up to age 44, married
$15,000 at least 3 yrs.; infants
and toddlers; no singles or
obese applicants
Guatemala 788 $15,000- 12-18 mos. Couples married at least 1
$19,000 yr., single women, 25-50,
for infants-18 mos.; political
turmoil could interfere
Vietnam 425 $12,000 9 mos. Couples, single women, 25-60;
$15,000 or less infants and up; more boys
available than girls
*From submission of completed dossier to adoption authorities in the country,
up to referral for a child
DATA: JOINT COUNCIL ON INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S SERVICES; RAINBOW KIDS
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