Intercountry adoption from the Philippines
How intercountry adoption from the Philippines works through the National Authority for Child Care (NACC) — why it is not a private arrangement, and what prospective parents may need.
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How intercountry adoption from the Philippines works through the National Authority for Child Care (NACC) — why it is not a private arrangement, and what prospective parents may need.
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Use the official central authority Intercountry adoption is a child protection process, not an ordinary visa or private arrangement. The National Authority for Child Care (NACC) is the Philippine central authority for alternative child care and intercountry adoption programmes. Critical warning Do not arrange an adoption through a private intermediary, online contact, orphanage or informal payment without confirming that the process is lawful and authorised. What prospective parents may need Home study Certificate of eligibility or suitability Birth and marriage records Financial documents…
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about this process.
No — intercountry adoption runs through official channels. Contact NACC and the adoption authority in your country of residence, and use an accredited body where required.
A home study assesses the prospective parents' suitability and is typically required by the receiving country's adoption authority.
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