Adoption
from Kenya
Overview
Guide
Orphanages
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Adoption from Kenya State department website for information on Kenyan Adoption: http://travel.state.gov/family/adoption_kenya.html What is known about adoption? Adoptions in general and in particular international adoptions are evolving in Kenya. At this time the law states that non-Kenyans can adopt orphans from Kenya but only after having lives with that child for 3 months in Kenya. It appears that at times there may be possible exceptions to this rule, but exceptions will not be the norm. While the system for adoption continues to streamline in Kenya the 3 month in country stay with the child you intend to adopt does not appear to be going anywhere for the time being. The 3 month rule is meant as a security for the child. It is there to be sure the adoptive parents and child are bonding well, that the adoptive parents are learning about Kenyan culture and to weed out those individuals who are not ready to make a serious commitment to a child. During my visit I did discuss with social workers and such that these goals could be met in other ways then the required 3 month stay. However, at this time the rule appears to be strongly in place.Colleen Briggs, who adopted her son from Mother Teresa's in Kenya in 2001 has compiled a guide to adoption from Kenya with information she was gathered as well as the information from other adoptive families. You can find it attached: Adoptive Parents Adoption Guide
There are no Adoption Agencies in the US that are successfully completing adoptions from Kenya at this time. |
Maji Mazuri Center
Maji Mazuri Center is an established NGO and registered Children’s Home in Nairobi. It was founded and is directed by a knowledgeable Kenyan Women, Wanjiku Kironyo. Maji Mazuri currently maintains six successful projects addressing the needs of those most impacted by HIV/AIDS. The projects include: a special needs children’s home and emergency center in Kasarani, a self-help group in Mathare Valley, a Kiserian School, a Headstart Project in Mathare Valley, a Mathare youth group, and a farm project in Kiserian. <More...>