| Thousands of Ethiopian children are living at institutions because their parents can no longer care for them. Many children are orphaned due to poverty, the residual effects of war, drought or famine, or their parents may have died of disease, including but not limited to HIV/AIDS related illnesses.
Children are well cared for in Ethiopian orphanages or hospitals, but are in great need of a loving family environment. Children are transferred from these facilities to our foster care center in Addis Ababa once they have been identified and matched with a family that is approved through the court system in Ethiopia. Children are tested for HIV and other basic illnesses prior to being referred to a family. Children's Home Society & Family Services Representative and staff in Ethiopia monitor the health and care of the children. The children receive excellent care under the supervision of CHSFS Ethiopian staff which includes a full time pediatrician, full time nurses and an English teacher.
The children are:
- male and female (first time parents must be open to gender)
- infants up through school age
- sibling groups available
Healthy children from Ethiopia for whom we do not have a family identified, as well as children with medical or special needs, are sometimes available through our Waiting International Children Program.
To see a 3 minute video of our care centers, click below.
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