On January 1, 2017, the
Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-Operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Convention)
entered into force for Ghana. After reviewing Ghana’s Amended
Children’s Act of 2016, and confirming the establishment of Ghana’s
Central Authority, the United States has determined that it will now be
able to issue Hague Adoption Certificates for adoptions from Ghana.
Consular officers will verify on a case-by-case basis that an
intercountry adoption can proceed in accordance with the Convention, as
well as with U.S. laws and U.S. obligations.
The Department of State cautions U.S. prospective adoptive parents
that there may be delays in the adoption process while Ghana works to
implement its new adoption laws, regulations, and procedures.
Prospective adoptive parents initiating an intercountry adoption on or
after January 1, 2017, should work closely with their U.S. accredited
adoption service provider (ASP) to ensure they complete all necessary
steps under Ghana’s adoption process in accordance with Ghanaian and
U.S. laws.
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