Hi everyone,
I'm Dominican and live in the US with my husband. I am saving and waiting until I am 30 so we can start the process of adopting a Dominican child (or children, if siblings are available).
I still have at least 3 more years to save up, but I am really concerned about the costs, as I've seen people who've paid 20k and 25k.
Is it realistic to think I would be able to visit orphanages myself in DR and start the adoption process once I find the child? I understand there's a lot of other things that need to be done after that, but can you find the children on your own, or do you have to have an agency from the US?
Also, would the cost be any different for a DR resident? or any easier?
And considering that I lived in the Dominican until I was 21, am I still required to stay and live there for 60 days with the child?
Any information you can give me would be greatly appreciated!!
I'm Dominican and live in the US with my husband. I am saving and waiting until I am 30 so we can start the process of adopting a Dominican child (or children, if siblings are available).
I still have at least 3 more years to save up, but I am really concerned about the costs, as I've seen people who've paid 20k and 25k.
Is it realistic to think I would be able to visit orphanages myself in DR and start the adoption process once I find the child? I understand there's a lot of other things that need to be done after that, but can you find the children on your own, or do you have to have an agency from the US?
Also, would the cost be any different for a DR resident? or any easier?
And considering that I lived in the Dominican until I was 21, am I still required to stay and live there for 60 days with the child?
Any information you can give me would be greatly appreciated!!