Abba Adoptions is a program of adoption from South Africa for Christian two-parent homes. Abba is a premium organization, and children adopted from Abba are in very good health and developmentally on-target. To apply for an Abba adoption, A New Arrival must interview you on the phone to see if you fit the program. Then she presents you to Abba in Pretoria, South Africa, who in turn discusses your case at a board meeting. If they feel you are a good candidate for their program, then A New Arrival will take your application. Abba Adoptions take between three and six months, after your dossier goes to South Africa. Abba requires that both parents come to S. Africa for a two week trip for the adoption. The trip is a delightful holiday complete with African adventures like safaris, cultural tours, wonderful meals etc.
Costs for an Abba Adoption:
1. A New Arrival dossier fee: $3000
2. South Africa Abba program fee: $5800 - includes all AIDS, hepatitis and additional testing. Email for specific information.
3. Additional expenses (these are approximate):
Immigration and Naturalization Services fees: $525; plus $70 per person fingerprint fee for each person in the home over age 18.
Homestudy: $1500
All travel related expenses for you and your child (approximate).
Airfare: $1200 per adult traveling; 10% of that for infants under age two.
Lodging for 12 day stay - Guesthouse fees approx. $55 per day
Child's visa to enter the U.S. - $335 plus $80 medical check-up
Safaris and tours are extra, but the American dollar is very strong there so expenses are reasonable.
