Did You Know?

• Single women can adopt from Nepal, Haiti, Ethiopia, Mexico, Latvia and the Philippines.
   
• Single men can adopt from the Philippines.
   
• Families that are waiting for a referral from China can adopt concurrently to welcome home a child sooner.
   
• In Rwanda, Ethiopia, Philippines and Haiti, you can adopt two or more (un)related children at once. 

• You can complete an adoption in as little as 8 months.*   
   
• Travel to Rwanda is safe. This beautiful country is referred to as The Land of a Thousand Hills. 
   
• English is widely spoken in the Philippines, making travel a breeze. 
   
• Adoptive parents up to age 60 are eligible to adopt from Ethiopia. 
   
• A CAN in-country guide will be with you every step of the way to assist you in finalizing your adoption in our child’s country of origin. 
    
• You can apply for adoption programs in more than one country on one application -- with only one application fee. 
   
• Your employer may offer adoption financial benefits. 
   
• You will receive a $13,170 federal tax credit when you adopt internationally. 
   

*This timeframe is subject to change. Please contact CAN for more information.