Morocco, Pakistan, and Bangladesh
For families that are practicing Islam, there are countries that are open to them: Pakistan, Morocco, and Bangladesh (and there may be others).
Please note the religious requirement is not imposed by Bal Jagat - Children's World Inc., but by the countries themselves, as they will only place children with Muslim families. There may be other additional requirements regarding: country of birth, travel/length of stay, and the specific denomination (Shiite/Shia vrs Sunni). Bal Jagat- Children's World Inc. is not the Primary Provider. Bal Jagat- Children’s World Inc. has partnerships with other Hague Accredited agencies in the USA for these three Muslim countries.
Morocco
Morocco is the crossroad of Africa, Europe, and the Middle-East. This country is located in North Africa, bordering the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, Southern border with Western Sahara, and Eastern border with Algeria. Morocco’s well known cities include Rabat (the capital), Casablanca, Marrakech, Fes, Meknes, and Tangier. You must be open to adoption of a male child as there are mostly boys waiting to be adopted. There are young and older children available.
The wait time will likely be at the shorter end of this range if you are open to a special needs child or an older child. There are many beautiful children available. The orphans from Morocco are well cared for in public or private orphanages and are placed for adoption primarily due to difficult economic circumstances. Children are available for adoption after a three month waiting period which is reserved for domestic adoptions only.
Morocco is not party to the Hague Convention however the Universal Accreditation Act is in effect. The children arrive on a guardianship basis and adoption must be completed in the USA.
Information on the country of Morocco is on the U.S. Department of State web site:
According to the website: Morocco also has the following requirements for adoptive parents:
Pakistan
Pakistan is not party to the Hague Convention however the Universal Accreditation Act is in effect. The children arrive on a guardianship basis and adoption must be completed in the USA. There may be a possibility for Pakistani Christians to adopt as well.
Information on the country of Pakistan is on the U.S. Department of State web site:
- MARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS: Prospective adoptive parents must either be a single female or a married couple. Morocco does not recognize same sex marriages or domestic partnerships.
- INCOME REQUIREMENTS: The Government of Morocco requires that people seeking legal guardianship of Moroccan children be employed.
- OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Prospective adoptive parents of Moroccan children must be Muslim. Prospective adoptive parents must have a letter from a doctor practicing in Morocco indicating that they are in good mental and physical heath and capable of caring for an adopted child.
Pakistan
Pakistan is not party to the Hague Convention however the Universal Accreditation Act is in effect. The children arrive on a guardianship basis and adoption must be completed in the USA. There may be a possibility for Pakistani Christians to adopt as well.
Information on the country of Pakistan is on the U.S. Department of State web site:
Bangladesh
In order to adopt from Bangladesh, you must be born in that country and you will need to show proof. Bangladesh is not party to the Hague Convention however the Universal Accreditation Act is in effect. The children arrive on a guardianship basis and adoption must be completed in the USA.
Information on the country of Bangladesh is on the U.S. Department of State web site:
In addition to these three countries listed, there may be more.
Please contact us to learn more and see if you qualify to adopt from one of these Islamic countries!
Please contact us to learn more and see if you qualify to adopt from one of these Islamic countries!
"Adoption is a gift of life." Hemlata Momaya, MSW, Founder
"2016 Congressional "Angels in Adoption" Award Recipient
"Hemlata, we thank you for the good work you do for children and families. We feel positive about the rest of our journey. Thanks to you and your staff!"- Abul and Maria B
"Being the proud and very grateful parents of two beautiful daughters, Lauren (age 10) and Jennifer (age 6), from China whom we lovingly welcomed into our lives and family in 1998 and 2001, we cannot begin to express our heartfelt thanks and respect to both Hemlata and Mausami for the professionalism, support and encouragement they expressed towards our family throughout the adoption process." Douglas & Linda Y. (Adoptive parents of two daughters from China)
"Bal Jagat Children's Agency is an agency with a heart. Their mission is to find a happy home to orphan children from other poor countries. I went to visit their office one time, and I was amazed to see thousands of children's photos all over the walls that already found happy homes. Hemlata and Mausami know all the kids' stories by heart when they showed me the photos. I would say Bal Jagat is the place to go if you plan to adopt a child because they are very dedicated and efficient at what they do." Lila D. (Community Member)
"Dear Prospective Parents, I started my adoption process over 3 years ago with a non profit agency. I was completely mishandled and the children were not handled with care either. They were more concerned about getting placement money instead of finding children forever families. It took me over a year to find an agency that I could trust......I did! Bal Jagat has been a life-saver for me for the following reasons: they are extremely thorough (no stone will be unturned), they are more knowledgeable than all of the other agencies that I worked with or interviewed (they know everything about USCIS and Hague protection laws and regulations), they have tremendous success rates (go into the office and see the happy faces of children and families on their walls), they helped me get through a difficult situation and were sensitive with me when I needed an ear to listen and/or a shoulder to cry on, they answered all my calls and emails from foreign countries at all times of the day (there were many), they wish the best for me (that is sooooo important), and demand the best for the children they place (that is a blessing for our children). As a professional and an educator, I take the same pride in what I do. I appreciate their knowledge and that they refuse to allow any clients to cut corners. We all need to remember that we will be entrusted with raising a child. I appreciate the integrity they have and I am so incredibly blessed to have them in my corner. I am going to receive my child and I cannot wait to send you the praise report and add more glowing statements to this one. God bless you all. Good luck and blessings to you. This process is a difficult one, but stay strong because your baby needs you!!! I endorse Bal Jagat fully!!!! I love Mausami and Hemlata...they are a mother/daughter tag team dynamo! :) Thanks for listening. You owe it to yourself to check them out. Thanks." - Tangye W. (Adoptive parent).
"This is the adoption agency I was adopted through. It was like winning the lottery with my parents and how I have grown up. I donated to support them and hopefully anyone reading this can too. Hemlata Momaya changed my life for the best and made me possible." - Sara (Adopted child from India). ❤️❤️❤️
"Being the proud and very grateful parents of two beautiful daughters, Lauren (age 10) and Jennifer (age 6), from China whom we lovingly welcomed into our lives and family in 1998 and 2001, we cannot begin to express our heartfelt thanks and respect to both Hemlata and Mausami for the professionalism, support and encouragement they expressed towards our family throughout the adoption process." Douglas & Linda Y. (Adoptive parents of two daughters from China)
"Bal Jagat Children's Agency is an agency with a heart. Their mission is to find a happy home to orphan children from other poor countries. I went to visit their office one time, and I was amazed to see thousands of children's photos all over the walls that already found happy homes. Hemlata and Mausami know all the kids' stories by heart when they showed me the photos. I would say Bal Jagat is the place to go if you plan to adopt a child because they are very dedicated and efficient at what they do." Lila D. (Community Member)
"Dear Prospective Parents, I started my adoption process over 3 years ago with a non profit agency. I was completely mishandled and the children were not handled with care either. They were more concerned about getting placement money instead of finding children forever families. It took me over a year to find an agency that I could trust......I did! Bal Jagat has been a life-saver for me for the following reasons: they are extremely thorough (no stone will be unturned), they are more knowledgeable than all of the other agencies that I worked with or interviewed (they know everything about USCIS and Hague protection laws and regulations), they have tremendous success rates (go into the office and see the happy faces of children and families on their walls), they helped me get through a difficult situation and were sensitive with me when I needed an ear to listen and/or a shoulder to cry on, they answered all my calls and emails from foreign countries at all times of the day (there were many), they wish the best for me (that is sooooo important), and demand the best for the children they place (that is a blessing for our children). As a professional and an educator, I take the same pride in what I do. I appreciate their knowledge and that they refuse to allow any clients to cut corners. We all need to remember that we will be entrusted with raising a child. I appreciate the integrity they have and I am so incredibly blessed to have them in my corner. I am going to receive my child and I cannot wait to send you the praise report and add more glowing statements to this one. God bless you all. Good luck and blessings to you. This process is a difficult one, but stay strong because your baby needs you!!! I endorse Bal Jagat fully!!!! I love Mausami and Hemlata...they are a mother/daughter tag team dynamo! :) Thanks for listening. You owe it to yourself to check them out. Thanks." - Tangye W. (Adoptive parent).
"This is the adoption agency I was adopted through. It was like winning the lottery with my parents and how I have grown up. I donated to support them and hopefully anyone reading this can too. Hemlata Momaya changed my life for the best and made me possible." - Sara (Adopted child from India). ❤️❤️❤️