Adopt a Child
Britt Family adoption court date, October 2021
We believe that God intended for every child to grow up in a loving family of his or her own. While Casa de Fe is not an adoption agency and does not process adoptions, we do cooperate with the Ecuadorian government’s national and international adoption program and policies. There are North American and European adoption agencies that are authorized to direct adoption programs in Ecuador. In order to adopt a child from Ecuador, the adoption must be processed by an Ecuadorian approved agency. There is no provision for private adoption in Ecuador.
Who can adopt in Ecuador?
Adopting from Ecuador is possible if you or your spouse meets the following criteria:
Ecuadorian citizens may apply to adopt by contacting the Technical Unit of Adoptions in your area, or contact the National Office of Adoptions at (02) 2572 308, Ext. 2418. Residents of Quito or the Province of Pichincha should call (02) 2902 575.
International/expat residents in Ecuador may be eligible to adopt via Ecuador’s national adoption program. Contact the National Office of Adoptions at the Ministry of Economic and Social Inclusion at (02) 2572 308, Ext. 2418.
If you are a citizen of: Belgium, Sweden, Spain, Italy or the United States, you may make application via the appropriate agency/agencies listed below.
If you do not live in Ecuador, and you do not live in one of the countries listed above, it is not possible for you to adopt from Ecuador at this time. The above countries are the only countries with valid contracts to process adoptions in Ecuador.
Additional requirements:
Residency Requirements: Prospective adoptive parent(s) must travel to Ecuador and expect to remain there for anywhere between at least eight to twelve weeks to finalize the adoption. Once an adoption decree is issued, only one parent needs to remain in Ecuador with the child, usually for an additional week.
Age Requirements: If married, both parents must be over 25 years of age and have been married for more than three years. There must be an age difference of at least 14 years between the younger parent and the child and no more than 45 years between either parent and the child. Contact an agency today to inquire about additional requirements.
International Adoption Agencies Operating in Ecuador
United States
Children’s Home Society and Family Services
1605 Eustis St.
St. Paul, MN 55108
Phone: (651) 255-2214; Fax (651) 646-0436
Contact person: Jean Larson
E-mail: Jean.Larson@chlss.org
Madison Adoption Associates
1102 Society Drive
Claymont, DE 19703
Phone: 302-475-8977 ; 302-529-1976 fax
Contact Person: Lindsey Gilbert
Email: LindseyG@madisonadoption.org
Italy
Associazione Amici Trentini
Associazione Il ConventinoOnlus
Sweden
Adoptionscentrum
Spain
Asociación de Ayuda de la Infancia del Mundo*
Belgium
Amarna
CdF cannot recommend or guarantee client satisfaction with any of the agencies listed. CdF does suggest that if more than one agency is listed for a country, that you inquire of all the agencies, and then compare the information and costs so as to make a well-informed decision before selecting an agency.
CdF provides this information as a helpful guide for persons interested in adopting from Ecuador. CdF does not receive any financial benefit from listing these agencies on our website.
**** Information used with permission from For His Children (Quito, Ecuador), compiled from public information from The United States State Department.
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