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Adoption Program

Ethiopia

• Overview
• Requirements
• Child Profile
• Process
• Why Ethiopia

Ethiopia Program currently awaiting licensing approval.

Profile of Children Available

The average child assignments are made through the HIC Ethiopia Program are as follows:

Age

Children of all ages up to 15 years old are available for adoption.

Gender

Boys and girls are available, as are sibling groups and special needs children. In general there tend to be a greater number of boys in need in need of adoption than girls.

General Health

Children available for adoption will be examined and tested for HIV, hepatitis, and tuberculosis. Parents will receive a referred child’s biographical and medical information, as well as photographs. Applications are being accepted and families may request boys, girls, sibling groups, or two unrelated children. As in all international adoption situations, clients are urged to accept all medical and referral information as tentative until verified in the United States by medical professionals.

Ethnic Background

Ethiopia is a country made up of many tribes, ethnic groups, cultures and religions that exist together under one common flag. The largest ethnic group (40% of the total population) is the Galla, who speak Oromo. The second largest ethnic group (30% of the population) is Amhara, and the third largest (20% of the population) are Amharic. Each speaks their native tongue. There are many smaller ethnic and linguistic groups include Tigray, Somali, Gurage, Borana, Awi, Afar, Wolayta, Sadama and Beja, all living side by side.

Adopting More Than One Child at a Time

Sibling groups are available in Ethiopia. HIC's policy is that siblings should be placed together in the same family whenever possible. Clients wishing to adopt unrelated children at the same time will be required to receive additional counseling and parent training to ensure their preparedness. Many clients chose to adopt two children, if their family planning involves more than one child.

Information Available About the Child

Photos and basic medical and psychosocial reports will be available. As in all international adoption situations, HIC reminds clients that medical information cannot be guaranteed. Clients are urged to take any and all information to an appropriate medical expert prior to accepting a child assignment. Additionally, children should be examined by appropriate pediatric specialist following their arrival in their new homes.