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FAQs have been compiled from parents considering a Brazilian adoption with LIMIAR's
assistance. If you have specific questions not listed here, or would like to expand on
what you see, please contact us at our offices. Also check
out our Basic Questions to ask about foreign adoptions.
LIMIAR suggests a donation to support its work and programs in Brazil. LIMIAR stresses that this is not a fee but a suggested donation. While the adoption process is free in Brazil, the donation requested by LIMIAR covers maintenance of offices, staff, travel, communication, and Brazilian project costs. Also, LIMIAR seeks to help adopting parents when lack of available funds might prohibit an adoption. This donation is tax deductible. In addition, there are application, translation, registration, mailing, and communications costs. Additional costs vary for items such as homestudy, authentication of documents, airfare, room and board, visas, child’s passports, child's medical examination, subway and taxi fares. Total costs will be considerably less than most international adoption programs because LIMIAR works directly with your child's court. None of your money goes to an orphanage, judge or lawyer. The time from submission of family's dossier until placement varies according to the age of the child. Sibling groups, school-aged children, and children with special needs are immediately available. LIMIAR is currently not accepting application for the adoptions of single, healthy infants or toddlers (under age 4 years) -UNLESS an adopting parent has Brazilian citizenship.
Brazil has very flexible requirements. Applicants must be 21 years old. There must be 16 years difference between adopting parent and child. Singles who live alone or with blood relatives are considered. There is no mandatory length of marriage but stability in the marriage must be established. There are no religious restrictions. Yes, since the adoption is finalized in Brazil, both U.S. and Brazil governments require this. Only one trip is necessary. Brazilian law requires that you cohabit with your child for 30 days (15 days if child is under 2) under court supervision. Shortly after your arrival, you obtain temporary custody; after the cohabitation period the judge rules on the adoption. The probable length of stay in Brazil is about 3 weeks when adopting a child under age 2 and approximately 5 weeks when adopting a child over age 2. Variations on the length of stay and who must stay vary from court to court.
The best possible, truly. You will be met at the airport, escorted and represented through every act of the adoption process by a capable, experienced, multi-lingual staff. They will also help you change currency, arrange sight-seeing excursions, facilitate conversations with your child, etc.
Generally, from age 3 to age 15.
Brazil is a land of immigrants. Therefore the children reflect the major influences of Portuguese, African, Indian, German, Polish, Italian, and Japanese ancestry.
Yes. LIMIAR prefers that you be up-front in this respect yet remain as flexible as possible.
LIMIAR will provide you with a photograph, social history, medical information, measurements and often a video clip of your child. Since LIMIAR works closely with both Brazilian courts and orphanage, it can answer numerous questions for you.
Yes, although the Brazilian, U.S. or Canadian governments do not require it, LIMIAR does testing in a reputable Brazilian clinic prior to your arrival.
No, a Brazilian adoption is recognized by the U.S. Government.
Since 1981, LIMIAR has helped over 1300 Brazilian children find adoptive homes in Brazil, The United States, Canada, The Netherlands, Denmark, Portugal, United Kingdom, and other countries. Most of the children are placed with North American families.
Yes, absolutely. We feel this is a very important step in your preparation. LIMIAR families are happy to share their experiences. Just telephone the LIMIAR offices to arrange. Fax, write or telephone the LIMIAR:USA office at: Phone: (210) 479-0300 |
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