ADOPTION : The Process

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Stage One: First meeting: This is the meeting between you and the adoption facilitator (Hearts of Gold). This is when application is done and interview is conducted about the type of child you are looking to adopt. You will be required to bring with you four recently taken passport photograph of yourself and your spouse (if married), with your name written at the back of the photograph.

Stage Two : First Home Visit: Once we are satisfied with all the references, you will be notified and a date will be agreed for a home visit. This is to ascertain the genuinety of your claims.

Stage Three : Documentation Requirements: Once we are happy about the report of the home visit, you will be asked to forward the following documents:

• Certified birth certificates for each adoptive parents
• Certified marriage certificate and/or divorce papers
• Medical examination for each adoptive parent
• Police clearance forms stating that each adoptive parent has no criminal record.
• Report of home visit by Labour Officers
• Photograph of the adoptive parents and their home
• Letter from your lawyer (legal representative)
• Evidence of financial capability
• For applicants living outside Nigeria , please note that you can apply on-line but you will be required to make physical appearance to complete the adoption process (Please note that this is a legal requirement. You also need to find out about the immigration requirements of your countries). * Please note that two sets of your documents need to be supplied.

Stage Four: If you supply all the documents mentioned abve and everything is in order, you are mid through the adoption process.

Stage Five: You will be required to appear in court for the final adoption papers to be signed.

Stage Six: After a decision has been made and you are successful, you will be notified in writing

Stage Seven and final: Monthly home visits for a period of six months to see how the baby is settling down and adjusting the his/her new home environment. You will then sign a discharge note.