Generally, children available for adoption range from 6 months to 15 years
old. There are sibling groups and single children in need of a family. All
children adopted from overseas most likely will have specific needs.
Adoption is made up of losses, and at some point in the adopted child’s
life they will experience grief and loss of their birth family, culture,
and life in their native country. There are risks to consider in pursuing
international adoption including: potential medical problems,
developmental delays that may not be overcome, unknown abuse history,
attachment issues and potential behavioral problems.
Most of the children are healthy considering their environment, with some
developmental delays due to poor nutrition and living in an institution.
In most cases, these delays can be overcome with professional assistance
and the experiences and stimulation that family life can provide. Some of
the children may have correctable medical conditions ranging from minor to
major.
