Philippines

The Children of the Philippines

• May be girls or boys
• May be of any age
• Live in orphanages

The Parents

• Must be married for a minimum of 3 years
• Must be at least 27 years old and 16 years older than the child to be adopted
• There are no upper-end age restrictions, however, an older couple will likely receive a proposal of a child over 12 months old
• Must be a practicing Christian couple.

Approximate Waiting Period

There is an approximate waiting period of 1-3 years once the documents have been submitted to the Department of Social Welfare in the Philippines. The time line depends on the circumstances of the adoptive parents. It would take approximately one year for a Filipino couple with no children, longer for a non-Filipino couple who already have children.

Please note waiting times are estimates only and may change without notice.

Travel

Both parents are required to travel to the Philippines to pick up their child. Once the parents have received the referral of the child, they must travel within 30 days or risk relinquishing the placement. They must remain in the Philippines for approximately 2 weeks.

Contact

Sunrise Adoption:

Telephone: 604-984-2488
Toll free within Canada 1-888-984-2488
Fax: 604-984-2498

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