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Adoption Program

Vietnam

• Overview
• Requirements
• Child Profile
• Process
• Why Vietnam

Profile of Children Available

The average child assignment made through the HIC Vietnam Program is as follows:

Age

Children are generally 6 months to 4 years old. Families are likely to receive a child assignment fitting their general request.

Gender

Girls and boys are available, in theory, but families wishing to adopt a girl are encouraged to consider a boy as well.

General Health

Historically children adopted from Vietnam appear to be doing very well. There is little evidence of pervasive Fetal Alcohol Syndrome or attachment/bonding issues in children adopted from Vietnam. Medical information and photos are available prior to parents’ acceptance of a child referral. As in all international adoption situations, it is important to keep in mind that each child and situation is unique and the specific needs of your child should be carefully considered. Additionally, clients are urged to accept all medical and referral information as tentative until verified in the United States by medical professional.

Ethnic Background

Children are full Vietnamese in general. Occasionally, AmerAsian (children of Vietnamese women and American men) are available.

More than One Child at a Time

In some cases siblings or sibling groups are in need of placement. HIC's policy is that siblings should be placed together in the same family whenever possible. Families wishing to adopt unrelated children at the same time will be required to receive additional counseling and parent training to ensure their preparedness. Many families chose to adopt two children to save time and money, 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 an appropriate pediatric specialist following their arrival in their new homes.