Celebrate Children International

Program Comparison | Celebrate Children International

All families must pay a $250 application fee and $100 home study review fee (unless CCI does the home study). Fees may change without notice and estimated total fees may or may not be representative of actual cost. Totals are for the adoption expenses for one child.

Country	Parents' Requirements	Number of Existing Children of Adoptive Parents	Marriage/Divorce	Children Available	Referral Time	Travel Specifics	Estimated Overall Cost
Ethiopia	Married couples and singles ages 25+ may adopt	No Requirement	Married 5+ Years	(ALL AGES) Boys Girls Infants Toddlers Older Children Special Needs	2-4 Months Upon Dossier Being Complete	1 Week Escort Available 1 or Both Parents	Agency: $5,000 Humanitarian Aid: $500 Country: $8,500 Each additional child $3,000 Total paid to/through CCI: $14,350 Estimated Total with Extraneous Expenses: $22,500
Kazakhstan	Married couples and singles age 25+ may adopt Neither parent can be over 50 years old	No Requirement	Married couples should be married at least one year	For 2008: Kazakhstan is only accepting dossiers for children age 4 and older. Special needs under four are possibly available. Sibling groups may also be available, including groups with children under 4.	Approximately 3-5 months after the dossier is sent to the country.	Families may opt for one long trip or two shorter trips. Length of trips: 1 Trip: 40-50 days 2 Trips: 1st Trip: 2-4 weeks 2nd Trip: 2-5 days	Agency Fee: $5,000 Humanitarian Aid: $500 Country: $8,400- 13,875 Total paid to/through CCI: $14,250-19,725 Estimated Total with Extraneous Expenses: See program page
Haiti	Singles 30+ Married: One parent must be 30+ and the other 28+	3 Biological Children Allowed (4 on a case-by-case basis); There is no limit on the number of adopted children allowed in the home	Married 5+ Years Single Women Allowed	(ALL AGES) Boys Girls Infants Toddlers Older Children Sibling Groups Special Needs	0-3 Months Upon Dossier Being Ready	3-5 Days (10-14 days in special circumstances); Escort Available 1 or Both Parents	Agency: $3500 Humanitarian Aid: $500-$1,000 Country: $9,000 Total paid to/through CCI: $13,350-13,850 Estimated Total with Extraneous Expenses: $18,500
Ukraine	Married couples age 25 and up The younger parent should be at least 15 years older than the child to be adopted Neither parent can be more than 45 years older than the child being adopted	No Requirement	No Requirement	14 months - 15 years Boys and girls	Upon dossier registered and reviewed in country, country will issue invitation to travel; travel date is typically 30 to 60 days from issuance of invitation	3-4 weeks Both parents required to travel	Agency: $4,500 Humanitarian Aid: $500 Country: $9,000-$10,000 Total paid to/through CCI: $8,850-10,850 Estimated Total with Extraneous Expenses: See program page
Taiwan	Married couples and singles age 25 and up Parents must be 20 years older than the child they adopt Singles can adopt older children or special needs children.	No Requirement Childless Couples Preferred	Married 5+ Year No Requirement Regarding Divorces	Healthy children, special needs children, older children and siblings groups are available. CCI can only place healthy infants to adoptive families in the State of Kentucky. Waiting special needs and older children, as well as sibling groups, can be placed with families in all 50 states.	Ask Program Coordinator	4-6 Days Escorts Available on a Case-by-Case Basis	Agency: $4,250 Humanitarian Aid: $0 Country: $10,000 (Special Needs - $4,000-$6,000) Total paid to/through CCI: $14,600 (healthy referral) Estimated Total with Extraneous Expenses: $21,500
Guatemala	Currently, CCI is not taking new applications for our Guatemala Program. Please, keep visiting our website for new information. Married Couples Single Women over Age of 25	No Requirement	Married 1+ Year Divorces Allowed	(ALL AGES) Boys Girls Infants Toddlers Older Children Sibling Groups Special Needs	Upon USCIS approval and dossier being complete	4-6 days Escort is Available One or Both Parents	Agency: $4,250 Country: $19,000-20,000* Total paid to/through CCI: $23,500-25,500* Estimated Total with Extraneous Expenses: $28,000-30,000* *Adoption fees for children in orphanages are significantly less
China	Currently, CCI is not taking new applications for our China Program. Please, keep visiting our website for new information. Married couples, age 30 to 50 One parent may be over 55 for special needs children Neither parent can have a history of psychological medication, including antidepressants	4 Maximum	Singles are not allowed 2 Prior Divorces Maximum (total for couple)	8 months to 3 years Older children occasionally available (healthy and special needs) Most available healthy children are female Special needs boys and girls	14-18 months	2 Weeks Trip Both Parents	Agency: $3,750 Humanitarian Aid: $500 Country: $9,800 Total paid to/through CCI: $14,400 Estimated Total with Extraneous Expenses: $24,000
Vietnam	Currently, CCI is not taking new applications for our Vietnam Program. Please, keep visiting our website for new information. Married couples and singles age 25 and older No maximum age limit Parents must be 20 years older than the child they are adopting	No Requirement	No Requirement	Infants Four Months Older or more at referral Toddlers Older Children Special Needs	Referrals take minimum of 4 months; up to 8 months for an infant girl.	2 Weeks 1 or Both Parents	Agency: $4,500 Humanitarian Aid: $0 Country: $12,000 Total paid to/through CCI: $16,850 Estimated Total with Extraneous Expenses: $27,000