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Adoption From Ukraine

Ukraine Fast Facts:

  • 2010 adoptions: 450 children
  • Age/Gender: 52% Female, 76% of children were age five and older in 2009.
  • Estimated Total Cost: $30,000+
  • Profile: 76% of children are age 5 or older (2009). Most children available for adoption are special needs.
  • Parent Ages: Prospective adopting parents must be at least 21 years old. The maximum age difference between parents and child is 45 years.
  • Family Status: Married couples only may adopt from Ukraine.
  • Travel: Usually two trips required. Only one parent required for second trip. First trip is 2 to 3 weeks long. Second trip is 1 week long. If only one trip, 5 to 6 weeks.
  • Timeline: From submission of dossier until appointment date, 3 to 12 months.

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Ukraine was the fifth-largest country for international adoptions to the United States FY2010. The country is a good option for parents who decide they are prepared to parent a child with special needs. According to the Ukrainian Adoption Authority (SDAPRC), the majority of children available for adoption have moderate to severe special needs and are over the age of six. Adopting parents do not receive referrals from the SDAPRC until they are in Ukraine. Ukraine is not a member of the Hague Adoption Convention.

For more information on adoption from Ukraine, visit http://adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=ukraine.

 

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