Ecuador

America World is a  Hague-accredited adoption agency and recently became accredited in Ecuador. America World is highly respected in the adoption community and our Ecuador adoption team is ready to walk your family through the entire process as you begin your journey of adopting from Ecuador. Learn more about how to adopt from Ecuador below. 


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REQUIREMENTS AT-A-GLANCE

Ecuador Adoption Timeline: 2 years to finalization 
Children Ages for Ecuador Adoption:Boys/Girls/Siblings, 4 years and older
Parents' Ages for Ecuador Adoption:25 - 51
Marriage Requirements for Ecuador Adoption:3 years
Estimated Ecuador Adoption Expenses:$41,484 - $51,158
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Free post-adoption support

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By Debby DeRosa | October 23, 2023

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By Debby DeRosa | June 5, 2023

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