At this point, there is so little information available on Vietnam adoption that it is difficult to up date you. I know that Vietnam has been working on its Hague Convention Certification. In order for that to be fulfilled, both Vietnam and the United States have to come to a bilateral agreement. It is an difficult process and takes time and negotiation.
I did track down information that pointed to fraudulent behavior at one point between Vietnam and another country [not US.] The allegations were that thirteen children were placed for adoption when they should not have been. I would guess this case caused the move toward Hague status to ensure that there are no future occurrences such as this one.
There was talk of adoption from Vietnam re-opening in March 2011. As we are now in that month, I believe I can rightfully say that is not going to happen. There is no information about a re-opening at this point. The question that you might be asking is what do you , the prospective parent do while you are waiting? At this point, I would say that staying informed is your best bet. If you have a reputable adoption agency that you are considering, stay in contact with them. They will be glad to keep you updated on what they know.
I do think that when this country re-opens for adoption, they will be stronger and have a base in place that will remove the need for distrust and uncomfortable circumstances. In 2008, before Vietnam closed to join the Hague Convention, a large number of adoptions were finalized between Vietnam and the United States. This shows that there was a strong relationship in place and Vietnam is looking to make it stronger by putting regulations in place for the protection of the children, agencies and adoptive parents.
The children that are available for adoption are often young or have special needs. They reside in orphanages before they find there forever families.
At this point, Vietnam remains closed.
~Angie
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I sure hope it opens. I think about adopting a little girl from Vietnam daily. This weights heavily on my heart..
I have no idea which agency to go through, i assume its best that we wait till it opens back up. Is there a site where I can be notified as soon as it does, and which agencies are working with Vietnam?
Hi- I think that if you check the Joint Council website, they should keep you updated. I know that they have a list of reputable agencies as well. I am not sure were you are located so it varies by state. What an awesome burden to carry. Bless you for your heart.
~Angie
Hi Angie,
I was wondering if there is possible to foster my niece from Viet Nam to adoption? this is family who is in needed?
I have a sister who live in Viet Nam and she has three kids but her husband and her split up. They are not together and the three kids are also split up. One live with the father’s cousin’s family and the two youngest live with the father’s mother and my sister not with any of them because her job as house helper..so she live where she work. She have asked me to help her with her daughters and I live in U.S.A and not sure when this adoption issue is re-open… I wish I can adopt my niece and bring her here to live with me she is only 5 years old and I have six grown up sons; so I don’t mind having a daughter… I know my husband and I can help her raise her kids… I wish I can have her as daughter myself…
Hi Dallastx2011,
I just want to ask if you have any luck to adopt your niece from Vietnam? I also really want to adopt my niece. I start checking this for couple years, I sent many emails to the embassy but still no luck.. My niece has same family situation like your niece. She 12ys this year.. My personal email address is yungarnold1410@aol.com, It will be great if you could drop me an email so we can discuss more. Thanks. Yung
Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. It sounds like quite a situation that you are dealing with. I think that if you are truly interested in figuring something out about your niece, you should contact http://www.adoption.state.gov They will better be able to help you. I do not know all of the relational regulations. Good luck to you as you search out your options.
~Angie
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