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Country Program Comparison Chart
Reece's Rainbow is a VOICE OF HOPE for children with Down syndrome and other special needs in (27) countries around the world. We started in 2006 with only five children in Ukraine! We are thrilled with the success and growth of this ministry, and God's ability to raise awareness for these beautiful children through us. More than (200) children are currently listed on our website waiting for their family to find them. Even if you are not in a position to adopt, you can make a life-saving difference for any child with your grant sponsorship gifts!
If you would like assistance choosing the best country program for your family, please inquire!
This page updated June 18, 2010
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Bulgaria
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 2 trips, 5 days eachApprox cost only $19k!
NO UPPER AGE LIMIT
Single mothers may apply
Easy dossier, very few restrictions
Only one parent has to travel
CANADIAN FAMILIES WELCOME! |
| China |
Only one parent must travel
Married couples only
One parent must be US citizen
Both parents must be between 30-54 years old
Married at least 2 years, if previously married see more details
No more than 6 children at home
Previous experience with Down syndrome preferred
Minimum of $10,000 of annual income per family member, including the new child you hope to adopt
A minimum of $80,000 net worth
Health good, no history of cancer. No medication for depression, anxiety, or schizophrenia.
Body Mass Index (BMI) must be under 40
No criminal record or alcohol within the past 10 years |
| Eastern Europe |
This link shares the profiles of children from multiple countries which request anonymity for listing.
Children ages infant to 10 are waiting and facing institutionalization. Please inquire!
CANADIAN FAMILIES WELCOME! |
| Ecuador |
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Parents must be 25-50 years of age
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Single women AND MEN accepted
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Couples must be married a min of 3 years
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Parents must be healthy, both physically and mentally
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Totally clean criminal background
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No more than 4 children at home
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Both parents travel for 3 weeks
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One can return home, the other must stay an additional 5 weeks |
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Republic
of Georgia
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2 trips (1st 4 days, 2nd 9-11 days)
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Both parents travel for court, only one has to return to complete the adoption
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Multiple children can be adopted at the same time
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No stated family size restrictions
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Single women permitted to apply THIS PROGRAM ON HOLD |
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Haiti
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NO TRAVEL REQUIRED
Very low cost (approx $13k total)
Infants and older children
NO CHILDREN AVAIL AT THIS TIME | |
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Hong Kong
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 Applicants must both be 25 -55 years of age Single mothers are accepted
Couples must be married a minimum of three years.
Previous divorces need to be discussed with agency social worker.
No family size restrictions
Applicants must be in good physical and mental health
Must have completed 11 years of formal education (including high school)
TOTAL COST: Under $16k
TRAVEL: Escort available |
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India
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 Married couples only, min of 5 yearsAges 30-55
No more than 3 children at home
Both parents must travel, only one week in country!
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Latin
America
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 Parents must be 25-55 years of age -
Single women up to 55
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Couples must be married a min of 3 years
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Parents must be healthy, both physically and mentally
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Totally clean criminal background
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No more than 4 children at home
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Both parents travel for 10 days
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One can return home, the other must stay an additional 3 weeks
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Total cost about $25k
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Latvia |
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Both parents for 2 weeks for bonding time
One parent returns for court several weeks later
One parent returns for 4 days to complete Embassy paperwork
Total cost, including travel approx $22,000
Stay in a furnished apartment or house with your new child for bonding
Multiple unrelated children can be adopted |
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Liberia
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Single women and married couples
No upper age limits
No travel required!
Very low cost, easy dossier
Photos and full medical disclosure available
NO CHILDREN AVAIL AT THIS TIME
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Mexico
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 Married, hetero couples only
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Small families preferred (no more than 5 children)
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2 trips
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One parent on 1st trip for 3 days
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Return home for three months, both parents for 10-14 days until court
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One parent can leave after court, the other stays another 10-14 days to finalize
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Very comfortable accommodations, wonderful staff and officials to work with
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EXCELLENT care of the children, including therapy and school
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Low cost, approx $18k
CANADIAN FAMILIES WELCOME! |
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Panama
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Single mothers over age 30 accepted
No same-sex couples
Parents should be under 50 years of age
2 trips, both parents must travel both times, but only 7 days each trip
No family size restrictions
Multiple children can be adopted simultaneously
Total cost under $19k!
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Peru
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 Single women or married couples, age 25-55
Both parents, one trip of 4 weeks
Total cost approx $20,000
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Philippines |
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 Married couples only -
Mother can be no more than 45 years older than the child, father's age is flexible
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Must be married at least 5 years
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Family size considered based on child desired
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One trip, only 7 days! |
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Russia
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2 trips
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1st trip, Both parents for 5-7 days
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Wait 2-3 months for court
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Both parents travel for 2nd trip, one can leave after 4 days, the other waits 10-25 days longer (depending on if the 10 day grace period is waived)
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No family size restrictions
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Both parents must be younger than 60 years
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Total program and travel fees under $27k
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Fee includes a $500 orphanage donation
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Married couples and single mothers may apply
CANADIAN FAMILIES WELCOME! |
| Serbia |
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NO AGENCY FEES
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Married couples preferred, single mothers approved on a case by case basis
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All parents should be under 50 years of age
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No more than 5 children (at home or own their own)
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TOTALLY CLEAN criminal background check
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Parents should be general healthy
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Both parents travel for approx 3 weeks
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Total with travel and home study under $16k
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Short simple dossier
CANADIAN FAMILIES WELCOME! |
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Married couples only
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Mother can be no more than 45 years older than the child, father's age is flexible
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Must be married at least 5 years
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Family size considered based on child desired
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One trip, only 7 days! |
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Thailand |
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 Couples must be married 2 years, no more than two divorces total -
Must be over the age of 25
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Older couples can apply for children with special needs (like Down syndrome)
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Well qualified single women are welcome to apply
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Preference given to small families
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Both parents travel, one trip, 10 days |
| Ukraine |
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 Married couples only may apply -
No more than 45 years between at least one parent and child (one older parent OK, younger parent must have income of their own)
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No stated family size restrictions
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Total with travel approx $24k
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Both parents for 2 1/2 weeks to attend court
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Both parents return home for 3 weeks
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Only one must return to complete the adoption for approx 14 days
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No history of mental health conditions or infectious diseases
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No criminal history
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May adopt multiple unrelated children
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This is a very fast program! Start to finish is an average of 7 months. Families committing to children in this program, espcially the children at risk of the institution, should be in a financial position to complete the adoption quickly. It is a blessing to be able to adopt so quickly, but leaves little time for major fundraising efforts.
CANADIAN FAMILIES WELCOME! |
| Vietnam |
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Couples and single mothers may apply
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No upper age limit for parents
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Additional children in the home are OK
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Couples must be married a min of 2 years
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One parent, one trip, 3 weeks
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Total cost about $17,000 | |
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