This is a brief synapse of the International Adoption Process. To get a more in-depth perspective of these steps, please visit our RFA Process page.(RFA Process is slightly different, but explains the steps in more detail.)
- Application
- Attend a Meet & Greet and Orientation
- Complete required Livescans, Paperwork and Trainings
- Home Study Assessment (SW interviews family and completes a home safety check)
- 1800A/1600A processing
- Wait for placement paperwork
- Wait for travel clearance
- Receive travel clearance to travel to pick up child(ren)
- Return home and complete Post Placement Report, Post Adoption Counseling sessions, and other services as needed (which can take a span of months, conducting several in-person visits), and Re-Adoption/Finalization Process.
