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Originally Posted By George Mathew

Dear Sir/Madam,
Could you provide some info on adopting a special needs child from Kenya, Africa? Iam the birth parent, who has a special needs child, who has found a loving American couple interested in adopting her. The doptees have such children and really wish to have her. I wish her to get that help but do nor know even the Kenyan law on it but am finding out now. Have you had any info on such issues? Especially fron Kenya. I wish to collect all such info and send to the prospective adoptees. Please help
Regards
George Mathew.

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Dear Friend,

Your best source of information is the American Consulate in Kenya. According to my information, if your daughter is living with you and has two living parents, she does not qualify for a US orphan visa. Instead, she might qualify for a medical visa--similar to a temporary visitor's visa. The American couple you mention can sponsor her during her treatment with the understanding that she will return to your family.

My best wishes in your search to help your child.