[Mamps]

Hello all,
I'm a single woman of indian origin and have only just starting the adoption process and have been searching the internet for useful information.
I have contacted my local council. which will look after the adoption process on the uk side. They've told me I have to find my own agency in india that will look after the india side of things from the legal side through to finding a suitable child.
During my search, i have found that there are plenty of agencies in the US that do the india side for you - such as Dillion international and WACAP. I can't seem to find similar such agencies in the UK. Does anyone know of any such organisations or failing that, any in India that are reputable.
Thanks
Mamps

[sak9645]

The Indian government agency called CARA -- for Central Adoption Resource Agency -- requires foreign prospective parents to use a CARA-accredited agency or government bureau in their home country.

The website of CARA lists the agencies accredited by CARA. Go to http://www.cara.nic.in/carahome.html. Click on "Associated/Recognized Agencies". Then click on "Enlisted Foreign Agencies". Scroll down till you get to United Kingdom. The contact information for the British central adoption authority is listed.

Sharon

[Mamps]

Hi
Thanks for the advise.
Actually, this is what i have already done, the UK link then passes you onto a link to my local borough and these are the people that will organise my home study and UK legals, but i have spoken to them and they say i have to find the agency in india/uk that will deal with the india legals and finding a child for me. They cannot recommend any agencies either.
Does anyone have any experience of adoting from india to the UK?
Thanks
Mamps

[tequilamonky]

Hi there!
I'm afraid I can't actually help you right now, but I too am hoping to adopt a child from India to the UK. So far I only know what Sharon told you but I'll let you know if I find out any more information
Jemma