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Ethiopia: Adoption Program

Small World’s Ethiopia program is in cooperation with Hope Adoption.  Hope is an accredited adoption agency in Ethiopia.  Small World staff will guide you in completing your dossier and submit the final dossier to the Ministry of Women's Affairs (MOWA) in Ethiopia.

Once your dossier is accepted in Ethiopia, it is translated and examined by MOWA.  You will receive a referral from Ethiopia approximately 6 - 12 months after your dossier is registered. Parents are given a picture, medical test results and a socio-biographical sketch of the child’s life.  All children are tested for HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis and other medical conditions.

After referral there is a waiting period of 2-4 months while the Ethiopian government processes the adoption.  This adoption is completed in Ethiopian courts by proxy.  Once this is complete, you will travel to Ethiopia to complete the adoption process.  Escorts are available.