Philippines Program
Christian Adoption Services has been accredited by the Philippines as a child-placing agency for over 35 years.
There are three tracks to adopt from the Philippines:
Special Home Finding
This program has the greatest need of families for children. This program places healthy, waiting children who are over age 7; children with special needs, ages 2-15; and sibling groups. A waiting list is released once per month. Families may apply for a specific child or siblings on the waiting list. Unrelated children may not be adopted at the same time. Families in this program usually travel for placement within 8-9 months from being matched to a child(ren).
Relative Adoption
Families may apply to adopt their relative child whose relationship falls within the 4th degree of consanguinity and meets requirements for adoption under the Hague Convention. Families must submit a Relative Questionnaire to determine the child's eligibility. Once the child is cleared for international adoption, the process follows the same steps as a Philippines adoption, including all fees.
Regular (currently on hold)
For healthy children under 6 years old, families must submit a dossier and wait for a referral. Gender cannot be specified, and the wait time for a referral is around 3-4 years. CAS can only submit a limited number of applications for this program each year. Please inquire about the current status of this program.
Listen to this family’s story of adopting from the Philippines…
DOSSIER
Translated: No
Notarization: Yes
Apostille: No
TRAVEL TIME
1 Trip, 7 days*. It is strongly preferred that both parents travel. One parent may travel in some circumstances.
PLACEMENT
Type of Placement: Guardianship
Finalization: Approximately 12-14 months after placement
Post Placement Requirements: 3 reports over 8 months (families may also be requested to complete self-reports)
WAITING KIDS
FEE INFORMATION
Have other questions about this program? Check out our FAQs below!
The Philippines Central Authority, National Authority for Child Care (NACC) distributes a list of waiting children once a month. Although the background, ages and abilities of these children vary, they are all anxiously awaiting a "forever family". To learn more about the Philippine Special Home Finding List of children, please contact Laura Nichols-Virgilio.
We Visit the orphanages, meet the children, and have LIAISONS in-Country.
Eligibility Requirements
CHECK OUT THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR OUR Philippines ADOPTION PROGRAM AS WELL AS OUR OTHER ADOPTION PROGRAMS BELOW.
Contact Us
If you are interested in learning more about our Philippines adoption program, you can e-mail Laura Nichols-Virgilio, call 704-847-0038, or fill out the contact form below. We will be happy to answer any questions you have and help you start the application process in our online adoption management system.