June 27, 2011 Alert: Pursuing Independent Adoptions without Licensed Agencies Increases Risks of Delays and Fraud The Department of State has seen a recent increase in U.S. citizens seeking to pursue adoptions in Haiti through independent agents instead of licensed adoption providers. While these “private” adoptions are currently permissible in Haiti, prospective adoptive parents should be aware of the risks …
Category: Independent Adoption
Independent Adoptions under Hague Regulations
PEAR has released its preliminary report “Independent Adoptions: Implications for Parents and Providers under Hague Intercountry Adoption Act and Regulations.” You can find this extensive report on our Home page or Files page. People for Ethical Adoption Reform www.pear-now.org