Heart Of Adoptions Alliance Inc.

Heart of Adoptions Alliance, Inc. was granted Hague Accreditation on January 23, 2014. This is the only accreditation that allows an agency to provide intercountry adoption services.

Intercountry Adoption Process: 1. Choose a Placing Agency: Not all agencies are equal. Not all approaches are the same. 2. Choose a Country Program: Aim to have at least one program in mind when you apply to Heart of Adoptions Alliance, Inc. 3. Apply: Complete our application online or return a printed application by mail. 4. Homestudy: During this 2-4 month process, you will explore issues related to being an adoptive family, in-depth, with your social worker. 5. Prepare the Dossier: “Dossier” is a formal term for a collection of documents prepared in a specific way. 6. Apply for USCIS Approval: You must obtain permission from the U.S. government to bring a child into the United States from another country as an immediate member of your family. 7. Wait and Prepare: The waiting time for a referral varies by country. 8. Your Child Referral: A full-disclosure agency, Heart of Adoptions Alliance, Inc. strives to deliver accurate and thorough information about your child. 9. Meeting your child: Once legal steps are complete, Heart of Adoptions Alliance, Inc. will help coordinate arrangements to meet your child. 10. Post Placement: Upon your return home, your social worker will visit your family. 11. Finalize or Re-finalize your Child’s Adoption: Several months after your child is home, Heart of Adoptions Alliance, Inc. will issue consent for you to finalize your child’s adoption in the United States.