Individuals wishing to adopt a child from
Ethiopia should examine the
requirements for prospective Ethiopian parents or the
requirements for prospective foreign parents.
Requirements to be Fulfilled by
Ethiopian Adoptive Parents
The documents to be submitted by the applicant from his/her permanent
domicile should include:
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Proof of economic status from a recognized source
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Police clearance of applicant/s
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Medical certificate from recognized hospitals, clinics etc.
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Birth and marriage certificates
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Two passport-size photographs of the prospective adoption parent/s
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All the aforementioned documents should be authenticated by the
Ethiopian Embassy or Consulate and submitted or forwarded directly
by the concerned person/s or agency to the Ministry of Women’s
Affairs (MOWA)
Requirements to be Fulfilled by
Foreign Adoptive Parents
The documents to be submitted by the applicant from his permanent
domicile should include:
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Proof of economic status from a recognized source
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Police clearance of applicant/s
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Medical certificate from recognized hospitals, clinics etc.
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Home study report prepared by an authorized institution
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Birth and marriage certificates
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The Agency which does the psycho-social study and recommendation on
applicants must be accepted by the concerned government body of the
respected countries
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A short statement as to why an Ethiopian child is preferred
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Two passport-size photographs of the prospective adoptive parent/s
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"Obligation of Adoption or Social Welfare Agency" form must be
forwarded together with the psychosocial study
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Verification by the adoption agency on qualification for
naturalization under the national law of the applicant
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All the above-mentioned documents should be authenticated by the
Ethiopian Embassy or Consulate
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All the above-mentioned documents should be authenticated by the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ethiopia
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After being authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in
Ethiopia, the documents should be submitted or forwarded by the
concerned person/s or agency to the Ministry of Women’s Affairs (MOWA)
Prospective parents can also utilize the
following resources:
List of Adoption Agencies Registered in Ethiopia
Adoption information resources provided by
the
U.S. State Department.
For more information on adoption cotact:
Ministry of Women's Affairs
Bureau of Children living in Difficult Circumstances
Telephone: 251 114 16 63 54
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