International Adoptions

International adoption consists of the adoption of a foreign child in his or her country of origin, with the permission of the local authorities and in compliance with the local laws.

In the case of international adoptions, the socio-political situation of the countries from which the children come is a factor that heavily conditions the outcome.

In Italy, there are several couples who have given their willingness to adopt children abroad.

Adoptable minors

For foreign minors (ages 0 to 18) to be considered adoptable abroad, their country of origin must ascertain and declare:

• The state of adoptability, caused by an irreversible situation in which the child cannot receive moral and material assistance from those who would be required to provide it for them (parents and relatives);