Adoption in BA

[NYKate]

Has anyone had experience adopting a child in Argentina? From friends, I understand that it is a long and complicated process, not to mention stressful. I refuse to travel up to Salta or anywhere else to buy a baby off the side of the road which, sadly, is very common.
We are not eligible to even file the papers until after I have lived here another 3.5-4 years, but I would like to look at all of our options. Info or sharing experiences is very appreciated!! Many Thanks!

 

[chris]

An Argentine couple I know have been trying desperately for years to adopt. It is unbelievably difficult. You should look for another way. Probably easier to adopt from another country. Not sure but I know that adoption is tremendously difficult in Argentina.

 

[mini]

In Argentina you can not adopt through public institutions nor private arrangement (ie
"buying a baby in Salta" ) nor internationally unless you are a permanent resident.

 

[kurtdillard]

I know a couple of Baptist missionaries who've adopted several children from around the world. Their biggest (and continuing) nightmare has been with the Argentinian child, they have had custody for a while but now that they need to return to the US they've been going through a hellish mess for the last few months. Alisha has shared a little bit about their experiences on Facebook, but only with friends. I'm not sure whether she'd be willing to talk to you, however she is wonderfully kind and generous so she may, if you'd like her email address send me yours via a private message.