Mother Theresa Children Home

Building a family starts with believing in one

Building Families, Changing Lives.

Every child deserves a place to call home. Begin a journey that transcends boundaries and creates lifelong bonds of love.

Start Your Journey

The Path to Parenthood

1

Discover

Learn about our mission, explore profiles, and complete an initial questionnaire.

2

Connect

Meet with our counselors to match with a child and begin building emotional bonds through visits.

3

Welcome

Finalize the legal process and bring your child home. Post-adoption support for a lifetime.

PROCESS FOR ADOPTION

Follow the official administrative path to legal guardianship in the FCT.

1

Document Preparation

Required Documents:

A typed application for adoption
Two (2) recent passport size photographs
Marriage certificate (for couples)
Medical Certificate of Fitness from a recognized Government Hospital (Original copy)
NIN Slip of Applicants
Letter of Consent(s) if married (public adoption)
Death certificate if deceased (private adoption)
Evidence of Indigeneship (from LGA or State Liaison office)
Evidence of Income (Pay Slip or 3 months statement of account)
Three Referees with Passport Photographs, Phone Numbers, and Photocopy of NIN Slip
Court Affidavit (if any)
Birth Certificate of both spouses / Declaration of Age

Address all letters to:

The Registrar,

Family Court,

Wuse Zone II, Abuja

2

Court Commencement

Visit the Family Court at Magistrate Court Wuse Zone II with the relevant documents above to obtain your Commencement Letter.

3

Form Submission

Collect the ADOPTION FORM from the Child Development Department, FCT Women Affairs Secretariat (WAS). Fill the form and submit it along with all relevant documents to the office of the Permanent Secretary, Women Affairs Secretariat.

"Adoption is free... follow the due process & be patient"

Who Can Adopt?

Love knows no bounds. We believe that a stable, loving home is the primary requirement. Our eligibility criteria are designed to ensure the safety and lifelong well-being of every child.

Legal Eligibility

Must be 21+ years old with clean background check

Financial Health

Stable income to support a child's needs

Emotional Readiness

Commitment to providing a loving, nurturing home

Support Network

Access to community and family support systems

Happy family
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Common Questions

Everything you need to know about the adoption process.

Ready to Take the First Step Towards Forever?

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