The available children range in age from newborn to teenagers. Each of these children needs a family to call their own. The children are of African decent. The children live in family run orphanages.

As with all adoptions, much will depend upon you. Most families can get their home study and dossier ready in 2 to 3 months. The first step of the process is to make an appointment with a home study agency or social worker to begin your home study assessment. Once your paperwork is gathered, translated, and authenticated, it is sent to Haiti. At this point you will receive a referral. The Haiti portion of the process is currently taking 18 to 36 months - actual times may vary. The adoption is finalized before the parents travel.

Once your dossier is submitted for translation, a referral is given within 2-4 weeks. Parents specify the criteria the orphanage will use in selecting their child. The orphanage selects a child and then sends photos, medical information and the child's story to the agency. Families are asked to give the referral careful consideration. If they accept the referral, they are asked to sign an acceptance letter. If they decline, another referral will be made within 1 month.

YES! There are many wonderful sibling groups of all ages available for adoption. There are many sibling groups of 2 available and also some sibling groups of 3. It is also possible to adopt 2 unrelated children at the same time. *Some restrictions apply to adopting 3 children at once.

In most cases, it is not necessary to travel to Haiti to complete an adoption; however, we suggest that parents travel if possible, as it provides a special bonding time with your child. Most parents consider their travel to Haiti a unique and culturally enriching experience and feel that it helps them uderstand their child and their background better.

In most cases, adopted children can be escorted from Haiti to a location of your choosing. Please check with your adoption agency as well as your state, district, provincial and/or country authorities for any specific regulations that may impact your escorting options.

Many people express concern about the possibility of their child having AIDS or being HIV positive. The best lab in Haiti carefully screens each child before they are accepted into the orphanage. The children are screened for HIV, Hepatitis B, Anemia, Sickle Cell, Tuberculosis, and other communicable diseases. Any child that does not pass the rigorous screening is not accepted into the orphanage.

Although no formal post-placement reports are required (unless required by agency, state, or national law), Foyer de Sion require 5 updates in the first two years after placement. These updates should be sent after the adoptive child has been home for 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, and 24 months. These updates should consist of a brief paragraph or letter with photos attached, describing the child's current growth and accomplishments. In the event that the adoptive family does not send the requested report, a formal post-adoption report will be requested at the expense of the adoptive family.