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  Program Manager: Anjali Viegas,
Tel: 613-226-2112 Ext. 3,
Email Anjali

Update: Feb 8, 2011 - Our India Adoption Program is currently full. We are unable to accept new applications for this program until further notice.

General Information:
  • Program opened in 2005.
  • This program is open to singles and married couples of Indian descent. 
  • This program is also open to a limited number of non Indian applicants.
  • Open across Canada (except Quebec).

Considerations:

  • One trip of 3-4 weeks or 2 in-country stays required (depending on orphanage).
  • Children in need of families due to poverty and single parenthood.
  • Majority of the children live in orphanages with professional staff.
  • Both boys and girls (mostly girls) are waiting for families and are 9 – 12 months at referral.
  • Family cannot specify gender.
  • Detailed medical is provided.

Requirements:

  • Singles must be over 21 and less than 45 years of age to apply.
  • Couples cannot be less than 30 or more than 55 years of age.
  • Age difference between adoptive parent and child must be 21 years or more.
  • Adoptive parents composite age should be less than 90 years to adopt an infant.
  • Married couples must have a minimum 5-year relationship.
  • Must have a minimum of high school education.
  • No more than 4 children in the family already.
  • Must have no serious physical or emotional disabilities that could affect parenting.
  • No criminal record.
  • At least one of a couple MUST be of Indian descent.
  • Only ONE divorce permitted for each partner.

Process:

  • Completion of a home study and approval in province.
  • File notarized by The Children’s Bridge and sent to India through licensee.
  • Child’s referral file comes to licensee, Adoption Practitioner and then to the family.
  • Once approved, family must travel to India.
  • One-year supervision of child by Adoption Practitioner is required for adoptions finalized in India and/or is required until finalization of adoption is processed in provincial courts.

Timelines:

  • Home study completion varies (average time 3 – 4 months).
  • Approval in province takes between 4 and 12 weeks.
  • Family matched to a child approximately 9 - 24 months after file received in India.