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Uganda adoption Program

Effective May 20, 2016, the Ugandan Children’s Act was amended, in an attempt to close loopholes exploited by child traffickers, to set in place a new law that involves a one year residency in Uganda for all families in order to adopt from the country. At this time, we continue to wait for the US Department of State to issue their statement regarding this child right protection bill.


Effective June 2, 2016, Uganda now requires prospective adoptive families to reside in the country for a period of one calendar year before being eligible to adopt. Waivers may be granted.

Please contact our agency for the status of applications via phone or email at info@livinghopeadoption.org.


General Information about Uganda

US Department of State Country Adoption Profile

 http://adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=uganda 

Uganda Embassy in Washington, D.C.

http://www.ugandaembassy.com

US Embassy in Uganda

http://kamapla.usembassy.gov

General Country Information

http://adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Uganda

CIA World Factbook

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ug.html

Though exact numbers are not available, according to the most recent estimates, there are approximately 2.5 million orphans in Uganda, over a million of whom were orphaned as a direct result of AIDS. In a country where the median age is only 15, as many as 1 in 6 children under the age of 17 is an orphan.


Living Hope Adoption Agency has partnered with a respected Ugandan law firm in the country to develop an adoption program where it is our goal to locate Christian families for orphaned and abandoned children.

Currently, Uganda requires adoptive families to foster their children in Uganda for a period of at least 1 year.  After the fostering period is over, pre-adoptive families will then be able to petition for adoption.

Requirements

requirements for uganda's pre-adoptive families

 

  • The Ugandan Babies’ Homes require that families must be Christians who are active participants in a community of faith and who are committed to raising their children in their faith.
  • Married couples and single women are eligible to adopt.
  • Prospective adoptive parents must be at least 25 years of age. There is no upper age limit, although parents over 50 will be encouraged to adopt an older child rather than an infant. Prospective adoptive parents must be 21 years older than the child they hope to adopt.
  • There are no limits regarding the number of other children in the family.
  • Prospective adoptive parents must be in good health.
  • Prospective adoptive parents must show that they are able to financially provide for a child.
  • Travel - Beginning June 2016 all prospective adoption parents must reside in Uganda for at least one year before beginning any adoption processes.  For married couples, both parents must travel to Uganda for court.  Families can make one long trip lasting approximately 9 weeks, or two shorter trips with the first trip that lasts approximately 10 days and a second trip that lasts approximately 4 weeks.  Both parents must travel for court, but only one parent needs to return for the second trip.


FAQs

How long does it take to complete the home study portion of the adoption?

Generally a home study can be completed in 6 to 8 weeks.  For families using an agency, other than Living Hope Adoption Agency, to complete their home study, this may vary.

how long does it take to collect documents for the dossier?

Most families are able to put together their dossier in approximately three months.

do we work with a government entity in uganda?

There is no government agency that oversees adoptions in Uganda.

How long is the adoption process from application to referral?

Depending on the gender and age of the child desired, generally referrals are made within 8-9 months of application.

what is the current wait time for a referral from Uganda?

See above.

What ages of children are available for adoption in Uganda?

There is a need for families for boys and girls including toddlers and older children.  Parents must be prepared in every international adoption to parent a child with developmental delays and minor medical issues.  With that being said, there are children available for adoption in Uganda who can be considered healthy, as well as children who have medical special needs.

are sibling groups available for adoption in Uganda?

Yes, sibling groups are available.

For married couples, is it a requirement for both spouses to be U.S. citizens?

No.  Just one spouse must be a U.S. citizen.

are singles eligible to adopt from uganda?

Singles are eligible to adopt, but must adopt a child of the same gender.

Are prospective adoptive parents required to travel to Uganda?

Yes, prospective adoptive parents must travel to Uganda for court.

How many trips to uganda are required to finalize the adoption?

Families can choose to make one long trip of 6-8 weeks or two shorter trips, where the first trip is approximately 10 days and the second trip is 3-4 weeks.

who coordinates travel arrangements?

The Uganda Program Coordinator will make in country travel arrangements including lodging and arranging for transportation.  Airline tickets can be purchased by the family or by Living Hope Adoption Agency's Travel Coordinator.

More FAQs

will an english-speaking staff member be available during travel in uganda?

English is spoken in Uganda making communication with government officials, your attorney, driver, and service staff very easy.

what are the post-adoption requirements after the finalization of the adoption?

Families are required to submit three post adoption reports, done by a social worker at 6, 12, and 24 months after placement.  Following that, families must submit annual self-written updates until their child reaches the age of 18.

Will my child be adopted abroad?

In order to legally adopt a child in Uganda, Uganda law requires prospective adoptive parents to foster the child for three years.  However, Ugandan law also allows for prospective adoptive parents to be granted permanent legal guardianship of a child without meeting the fostering requirement.  When you travel to Uganda for court, you will be petitioning the court for permanent legal guardianship of the child.  You will then be required to return home and finalize the adoption of your child in a court in your home state.

What is a Homeland visit?

There are several different Judges who oversee legal guardianship cases in Uganda.  Some judges have been known to require Homeland visits in their rulings.  Others do not.  A Homeland visit is where the adoptive parents bring their child back to Uganda to be seen by the Registrar of the Court.  Some judges require that this be done every 5 years until the child turns 18.  Others require that parents bring their child back every 3 years.  There is no way to determine which Judge will hear a case, so families must be willing to accept the possibility that they may be required to bring their child back to Uganda every three years for a Homeland visit.

What happens if a family declines a referral?

The prospective adoptive family must submit a letter providing a reason as to why they are declining the child and the Adoption Committee will decide whether or not the family will be eligible to receive another referral.

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