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All God's Children International is honored to announce our partnership with International Families Inc. (IFI) and thankful to share that the Lord has miraculously opened the door to India! In a land where millions of orphans struggle to survive daily, it is amazing to realize that God knows each and every one by name. AGCI has felt a burden over the last years for India’s orphaned children. Prayerfully, we have waited for God’s perfect plan to unfold. Founded by Dr. and Mrs. Rao, IFI has dedicated their lives to the orphaned children of India. Our open door might be your open door too,… it may be the one God has destined you to walk through… AGCI is praying for families to answer the call to welcome an orphaned little one from India. Children AvailableChildren from 8 months to 12 years of age are available for adoption. Children will be at least 18 months old when they come home with their adoptive parents. Many sibling groups, older, and special needs children are currently waiting for adoptive families. Please call our office at (800)214-6719 to inquire about our waiting child program or email waitingchildren@allgodschildren.org. Care In-CountryChildren in India are cared for by government accredited orphanages called “Recognized Indian Placement Agencies” (RIPA). AGCI is blessed to work primarily with an accredited RIPA called the “Peace Society.” The Peace Society was founded in 2003 and is located in the southern Indian town of Chennai. The Peace Society sits on two acres of land and cares for more than 75 orphans. The staff consists of 55 workers, two social workers, three nurses and a doctor. AGCI may also receive children for placement from other accredited RIPAs located throughout India. Time FrameThe approximate time frame from application through guardianship of a child is 16 to 24 months. The approximate time frame from application through guardianship of a waiting child is nine to 12 months. Get started on your adoption journey: request an adoption information packet today to learn more about AGCI including the programs and services we provide.
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.  Below is an overview of an Indian adoption process from the time AGCI receives your completed dossier and home study. Dossier AuthenticationAGCI will forward your dossier to the Indian Embassy for authentication. Once processed, the dossier will be sent to India. Dossier SubmissionAfter the dossier arrives in India, copies are submitted to various RIPAs (Recognized Indian Placement Agency). These agencies are approved by the government and are the orphanages where children reside. During this time, you will wait to formally receive a referral. Waiting Child ProgramWait times for a referral are expedited for families open to adopting a child over 7 years old, sibling groups, or a child with special needs. Please contact our waiting child program for further details. Referral ReviewA RIPA will issue a referral and referral information that typically includes photos, blood test results, surgeries, abandonment history, developmental milestones, and social information. Upon acceptance of the referred child, you will sign and notarize the back of the original medical and photo and return to AGCI. AGCI will then forward it to IFI in India. Central Adoption Resource Center (CARA) ProcessOnce you accept the referral, IFI will forward the signed medical and photo back to the RIPA where the child resides. The RIPA will then forward your dossier and child's documents to CARA for processing. After review is complete, CARA will issue a Non-Objection Letter (NOL) and will send the letter along with all documents back to the RIPA. Guardianship DecisionThe Director of the RIPA will then submit the file to the local court and request a court date. The court will review the file and request opinions from the Indian State Department, Indian Council and Social Welfare, and the RIPA. Most courts schedule the court appointment three to four months out to allow time for the above institutions to respond to the case. If all institutions respond favorably, on the scheduled court date, guardianship will be granted to you. Once the court decree, new birth certificate, and passport are issued, you can travel. TravelYou should be ready to travel within six to 12 months after accepting a referral. The in-country stay in India is 10-14 business days. Orphanage staff will accompany you throughout your stay in India. Both parents are encouraged to travel, although only one parent is required. Post-Adoption ReportsIn India, families are granted guardianship before entrance into the United States. The adoption is not finalized until the last post adoption report is submitted to the Indian Court. Upon arrival to the United States, post adoption reports are due at one, three, six, nine and 12 months after the guardianship is issued. Once post adoption reports are completed, families can finalize the adoption process in the United States.
 From the snow-capped Himalayas in the north to the sun drenched coastal villages of the south; India unfolds like an ancient tapestry. At times threadbare and fading, the land stretches from desert dunes and scattered slums to the rich embroidery of ancient, jeweled palaces, and the majestic domes of forgotten empires. Flag:
Orphan Statistics:Millions of children are estimated orphaned in India. Adoption Trend:Immigrant visas issued to US citizens
ClimateGenerally India is most pleasant from October to March, when it is relatively dry and cool. Land Divisions28 states, including Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, , Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Orissa, Punjab, and Rajasthan. In addition, there are seven union territories; including Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra, Nagar Haveli, Daman, Diu, Delhi, Lakshadweep and Pondicherry. GovernmentFederal Republic Population1.12 billion Life Expectancy68.59 years (2007 est.). ReligionHindu 80.5%, Muslim 13.4%, Christian 2.3%, Sikh 1.9%, other groups including Buddhist, Jain, Parsi. LanguageHindi, Bengali and 13 other (official) languages, including Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, Gujarati, Malayalam, Kannada, Oriya, Punjabi, Assamese, Kashmiri, Sindhi, and Sanskrit. Hindustani is widely spoken in the north, and English is, for the most part, the language of modern business. CurrencyOfficial Indian currency is the Indian Rupee (INR) Photos of the Countryhttp://www.wordtravels.com/Travelguide/Countries/India/Photos |
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