{"id":47624,"date":"2026-09-25T14:16:30","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T18:16:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spence-chapin.org\/?page_id=47624"},"modified":"2026-10-03T10:06:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T14:06:08","slug":"ghana-kinship-adoption","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/spence-chapin.org\/es\/ghana-kinship-adoption\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghana Kinship Adoption"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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International Kinship and Kinship+ Adoption in Ghana<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Spence-Chapin is proud to be able to assist families who are looking to adopt their relatives, or children in Ghana who are known to them, through our Kinship & Kinship+ International Adoption Programs.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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We know the kinship adoption process can feel like a lot to navigate. Spence-Chapin is here to help you understand what comes next and guide you through each step. As your Primary Adoption Service Provider in the United States, we\u2019ll work closely with you, government agencies, and our trusted in-country providers to help coordinate the many requirements involved in an international kinship adoption. With more than 100 years of experience in adoption, our team brings the knowledge and experience to help you move through the process with greater clarity and confidence.<\/p>

Spence-Chapin provides Kinship & Kinship+ adoption services in several countries, including Ghana. If you are pursuing a kinship adoption from a country outside of our current country programs and need a home study, we also offer kinship-specific home study services<\/a> for you and your family. If <\/span>you\u2019re<\/span> interested in our Kinship <\/span>P<\/span>rograms, please reach out directly by giving us a call at 212-400-8150<\/a><\/span>\u00a0or submitting an inquiry through the link below.<\/span> <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Spence-Chapin is here to serve as your primary adoption service provider! We will <\/span> support and guide you through the process of adopting a child related to or known to <\/span> you. We are able to coordinate all the requirements of the child\u2019s birth country and the <\/span> United States to ensure a smooth integration of the child into your home, providing <\/span> support through your adoption and beyond.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

All U.S. citizens adopting internationally need to work directly with a Primary Adoption <\/span> Service Provider in the U.S. to oversee the legal requirements in the United States under <\/span> the Universal Accreditation Act. That is where Spence-Chapin can support your family. <\/span>Our experienced staff works closely with our in-country provider, PlusOne Charities.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Spence-Chapin’s in-country provider, <\/span>PlusOne<\/span> Charities, is an accredited NGO in Ghana who partners with Spence-Chapin to ensure all adoption services are provided in Ghana.<\/span> PlusOne<\/span> has experienced adoption staff who will <\/span>collaborate<\/span> with Spence-Chapin to support your family throughout your adoption <\/span>process and<\/span> facilitate<\/span>\u00a0the adoption proceedings in Ghana. <\/span>PlusOne<\/span> Charities <\/span>also <\/span>provides <\/span>developmental aid to children with learning and behavioral chal<\/span>lenges<\/span> in Ghana<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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If you are looking to adopt a child who is related to you or known to you, please begin by contacting us at 212-400-8150<\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0for an initial eligibility discussion. From the very beginning, we will assess your case through a lens of the USCIS immigration requirements. Because not all children are eligible for intercountry adoption, we will need to assess the individual circumstances of the child you wish to adopt. A member of our team will schedule an initial screening call to understand more about the needs and circumstances of the child you hope to adopt. During this screening process, we may need to collect documentation with respect to the child and may need to confirm eligibility via Ghana\u2019s Central Adoption Authority. Following this initial assessment, you may be invited to apply.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

If your application is accepted, Spence-Chapin will begin working with you to prepare all required documents and will guide you through each step in the process as outlined in the below roadmap.<\/span> Call us<\/a> or submit an inquiry<\/a> here.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Webinar<\/div>\nAttend one of our country-specific webinars to learn about the children and the process.\n\n<\/div>\n
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Home study<\/div>\nThrough trainings, paperwork, and interviews, the home study is a process of assessment and preparation to adopt.\n\n<\/div>\n
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Dossier<\/div>\nWe’ll guide you through the dossier, which is a package of country-specific documents demonstrating your readiness to adopt.\n\n<\/div>\n
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Current adoptive parent eligibility as <\/span>established<\/span> by Ghanaian and U.S. regulations <\/span><\/span> include:<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>