ZAMBIA ADOPTIONS
Zambia is a signatory to The Hague Adoption Convention.
Sunrise works with the the Zambian Ministry of Community Development, Mother and Child Health, Department of Social Services and the Child Care Adoption Society of Zambia (CCASZ).
The Parents
Residents of British Columbia and residents of any other province in Canada (except Ontario and Quebec).
Applicants must be at least 25 years of age.
Legally married couples.
Single female applicants can apply.
Unfortunately, same-sex couples are not permitted to adopt at this time.
Applicants must have at least an average income and not in receipt of social services or monetary support from the government.
Applicants must be in good mental and physical health
Applicant must not have been convicted of any criminal or child abuse act.
Not currently using cannabis
The Children
Children available for adoption typically range in age from infancy to 8 years old, with most children proposed being between 3 and 5 years of age.
Sibling groups are sometimes available and may be adopted together.
The children currently live in orphanage care.
Travel
Families begin their journey by fostering the child in Zambia for approximately 3 months before the formal court process begins, allowing time to establish stability, bonding, and routine.
The full adoption process typically requires families to remain in Zambia for 9 months or longer. It is essential that families are able to stay for this extended period, as remaining together in‑country supports continuity of care for the child while the legal process is completed prior to returning home.
Parental leave begins at the time the child is placed with the family for fostering.