India Placement Program
Love Basket has been placing babies, toddlers and older children from India since 1982. Through the years, this program has remained a consistent source of children for the adoptive families we serve.

We have two adoption programs in India, one based in Chennai (Madras) and the other in New Delhi.

Adoption Requirements
Couples must have been in a stable relationship for at least 5 years with a minimum 3 years of marriage.  The minimum age is 30 years and the maximum age is 45 years for the younger spouse- no more than 90 years total for the combined ages of both spouses.  Single women who have never been married, widowed, or divorced between the ages of 30-45 may apply . Previous divorce is acceptable for married couples.  Some Indian courts may require adoptive parents to have an infertility problem or issue ( a letter from your doctor will be required for the court dossier), and to have two or fewer children in the home unless you are adopting a child with special needs. Call or email our office to discuss your particular situation.

We seek applicants with an active Christian faith. A reference from your Pastor/Priest will be required with our Packet II. Please note that those of Asia Indian background or nationality are accepted to adopt from India without the religious faith requirement.

Because bonding with your child is so important, particularly just after he/she arrives home, we require that one parent stay home to take care of the child for at least 60 days beginning when your child arrives at your home. Spouses may alternate time off to cover the 60 days.

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How does the India program work?
Once your Application Packets I and II are accepted, you will need to obtain a Home Study in your state of residence. Once your Home Study is approved, we will work together with you to complete your foreign court dossier and Immigration paperwork.

You are then ready for child referral! You will receive photos, a medical summary and any social history we have for that child. You are encouraged to review this information with a medical professional (preferably one familiar with international adoptions) in making your decision about accepting the child.

Once you accept the referral, we help you prepare your dossier and file it in the Indian court.  The processing time in India varies from case to case but averages 9-12 months in Chennai.  After his/her Indian passport and U.S. entry visa is issued overseas one of the adoptive parents must travel to bring the child home. 

How old are most of the children who are adopted from India?
Most of the children adopted from India through Love Basket are female and will most likely be 36 months or older at the time of assignment.  

What can we specify about our prospective adoptive child?
You can tell us the age range and sex of the child you wish to adopt. You can tell us whether or not you would accept a sibling group and you can delineate handicaps you feel prepared to accept (if any).

Can we be on both the international and domestic waiting lists?

Yes. However, there are non-refundable fees in each program that will not transfer between programs. You may switch from one list to the other during the process by letting us know in writing before a child can be referred to you. Additional paperwork may be required.

Contact person: Laurie Bollinger LaurieB@LoveBasket.org
 

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