Philippines

Waiting Children in the Philippines

In the Philippines, children ages 8 months to 15 years are eligible for adoption. These children reside in public or private facilities throughout the country. While they receive excellent medical care, they need a family to provide them with individual love and attention. Adoption between the United States and the Philippines is governed by the Hague Adoption Convention, ensuring that all adoptions meet the necessary requirements.

Special Needs Adoption
International Adoption

Adopting from the Philippines

Hopeful adoptive parents looking to welcome a child from the Philippines are urgently needed, especially those open to adopting children with special needs, older children, or sibling groups. All adoptive parents must meet the Philippines' criteria for adoption to be considered for a match. If you're unsure about your eligibility, contact an adoption specialist who can help determine the right fit for your family and answer your questions. Gladney’s Philippines Team is here to guide you through every step of the process.

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Hopeful adoptive parents are required to complete a foreign dossier.

Philippines Adoption Program

Children adopted from the Philippines will enter the US on an IH-4 or IR-4 visa. Adoptions are finalized in the United States through your local family court system.

Per The Philippines’ National Authority for Child Care (NACC) regulations, agencies cannot post photos or details about waiting children from the Philippines. If you are interested in this program, contact an adoption specialist to discuss your individual situation or inquire about children currently eligible for adoption.

Special Home Finding Program (Special Needs)

This program focuses on children with special medical needs and older children. Gladney works with NACC of the Philippines to find qualified, home-study-ready families for these children. These children include:

• Older children ages 5-15 years old
• Children in sibling groups
• Children with Hepatitis B or HIV
• Children with minor to moderate medical conditions (e.g., cleft lip/palate, sight impaired, hearing impaired, mild cerebral palsy) or developmental delays (e.g., language/speech, motor skills)

Adopting a Relative from the Philippines

Many families in the United States consider adopting a child who is a relative living in the Philippines. A ‘relative’ is defined as a child who is related to the potential adoptive parents within the fourth degree. To qualify, a child must first be issued clearance for inter-country adoption by the Regional Alternative Child Care Office (RACCO) where the child was found, abandoned, voluntarily committed, or discovered. This process can take several years, and each case is different.