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International AdoptionsU.S. Department of State Enter Keywords in field and click GoWednesday April 23, 2008International Travel Home Passports Home Visas Home Children & Family Home News and Updates Laws, Regulation & Public Policy About The Bureau of Consular Affairs External URLs Children & Family Home Intercountry Adoption Country-Specific Information Adoption Information Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption Important Notices Orphan Visa Statistics Other Sources of Information Contact Information International Child Abduction Country-Specific Information Child Abduction Resources Prevention Tools Child Abduction Prevention Hague Convention Abduction Issues Contact Information Child Protection Services Child Abuse and Neglect Child Support Child Exploitation Child Victims of Crime Other Child Protection Issues Additional Resources Contact Information Family Issues Marriage Abroad Divorce Abroad Birth of U.S. Citizens Abroad Death of U.S. Citizens Abroad Child Support Issues Judicial Assistance Abroad About the Office of Children’s Issues FAQ For the Parents Newsletter How to Contact Us Home > Children & Family Home > Intercountry Adoption print email INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION INTRODUCTION American citizens are seeking to adopt children in ever increasing numbers. With the reduction in children available for adoption in the United States, more and more U.S. citizens have adopted children from other countries. This year, thousands of children came to the United States from foreign countries, either adopted abroad by U.S. citizens or as potential adoptees. This brochure provides both information and guidance to U.S. citizens seeking information about international adoptions. International adoption is essentially a private legal matter between a private individual (or couple) who wishes to adopt, ...