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Ukrainian Children
Couples must be at least 18, but it is recommended that they be 25 or older. Most children are from orphanages. Caucasian
and a few Gypsy children are available. The children may have typical orphanage delays, which they nearly always recover from.
The children are 14 months and older. More boys are available than girls. Two children can be adopted at the same time. Children
are available from all the regions of Ukraine.
Note: The requirements and process below is combined with US laws, but it should be a basis
for citizens of other countries.
Requirements
Singles must at least 25 when starting the adoption. Parents can't have AIDS, TB, or Syphilis to adopt. The age difference
between the parent and child must be at least 15. Annual reports are required.
Process
Both parents should travel to Ukraine. The time spent in Ukraine is usually 2 - 4 weeks. Photos of the children are only available
through the government and all orphanages are run by the govt. Ukraine doesn't recognize dual citizenship, so the child can
only be a US citizen, unless he/she returns or visits Ukraine. If the child does visit, he/she will become a Ukrainian citizen.
The only adoption agency in Ukraine, which your US agency will work with, is the govt.
Weather / Climate
Other Information / Ukraine
The capital is Kiev. The country is buffered by the Black Sea and the Dniester and Dnieper rivers run through it.
Major Reasons Ukrainian Children are being put up for Adoption
Most children are given up for adoption due for financial reasons.
Advantages
The program isn't very costly.
Disadvantages
1.)Adopt Ukraine ?Repeated????
2.)The US State Dep's Page on Adoptions from Ukraine.
3.)Tips and Information about Traveling to Ukraine from the US State Dep.
4.)Kiev State Baby Orphanage.
5.)The Solnyechny, Invalid, and Zarechny Orphanages.
6.)The Odinkokov, Svetnick, Beregena, and Dom Invalid orphanages as well as a street orphan home.
7.)Hotel, translation, insurance and air arrangements for Ukraine; exclusively for adoption travel.
8.)His Kids Too! provides assistance in Ukrainian adoption.
9.)Canadian resource on adopting from Ukraine.
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