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Hosting Program
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The interaction encourages cultural and ethnic understanding, develops new and interesting friendships and creates life-changing opportunities in the lives of these children and gives paths toward adoption while in the States.
There are no particular requirements. Children live with family and take part in regular and routine activities, learn English and during this time a family gets a chance to get to know this child and might get interested in pursing adoption in the future of this particular child they already have met and made some bonding.
Hosting programs are a "common sense" program. School age orphans get an opportunity, that they would not normally be given, to be adopted. Potential parents and family,get to host a child in a realistic atmosphere. It's a good "reality check" for all members of the family.
The children are not perfect. No children are. But most families have found adopting school age orphans to be fulfilling and rewarding.
Following are some questions that people ask when they are contemplating hosting an older orphan from another country.
How old are the children?
They usually range in age from 5-13.
What is a homestudy and why do I need one?
A homestudy is a first step toward adoption or becoming a foster parent. If children are going to stay in your home, all government authorities need to know that the child will be safe. Depending on which state you live in, it usually takes 2-4 months. For more details, please talk to us.
Can I choose the age and gender of the child/children?
You can request it. But keep an open mind. Many people have had pleasant surprises by remaining flexible.
What type of success rate do these type of programs have?
A national 93% success rate. This means that 93% of the children that come to visit get adopted, usually by their host family.
Are these kids messed up?
These children have had some significant challenges in their young lives. Usually the children chosen for these trips have to be resilient to make a long trip. The orphanage directors usually choose children who they believe want to be part of a family and can adapt happily to this change.
What are the children told about their visit?
It depends on what the orphanage workers tell them. Most programs try to simply express to the child that they have been chosen to go on a special trip. Some children don't know they are going to stay with a family until they arrive.
What do they bring with them?
Usually only a little back pack. They have to be able to carry everything themselves.(Both ways.) Be prepared to get them underwear, good sneakers and a bathing suit. You will learn more during your orientation.
How long do they stay?
Usually 2-4 weeks, it depends on the program.
Aren't language differences a problem?
Read "Language Differences: Fun or Frustration?"
Why do the children have to return? Can they just stay here if I want to adopt them?
It is better for all the children to return together. International adoption requires quite a bit of paperwork. If you are adopting from a country like Ukraine, you are required to make one-two trips. Usually because the child has visited you here,that counts as one of the trips. After you finish your dossier, you make only one trip to finalize the adoption in the child's home country.
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