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In 2002, Georgia was the 14th most popular adoptive country in Canada.

29 children from Georgia were adopted in 2002 into Canada.

Georgian Children

The children are between 2 and 6 months. Older children are available. Most children are healthy because they are placed with a foster family. Most children have dark hair and eyes.


Note: The requirements and process below is combined with US laws, but it should be a basis for citizens of other countries.


Requirements

Single women may adopt. Parents must be at least 16 years older than the child and at least 25 years old. It is recommended that parents have no criminal record or arrest. Both parents must travel to Georgia.

Process

The referral includes medical information and a photo. Parents select age, gender, and medical condition of the child.


Weather / Climate

Other Information / Georgia

The capital of Georgia is Tbilisi, and Batumi and Poti are major cities. Georgia is bordered by Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Turkey, and is buffered by the Black Sea.

Major Reasons Georgian Children are being put up for Adoption

Advantages

Many parents adopt from Georgia because of the young age of the children available.

Disadvantages






1.)The US State Dep's Page on Adoption from Georgia.

2.)The US Embassy in Georgia's page on Adoption from Georgia.

2.)Adoption Pros; Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Romania, and Bulgaria.?Repeated????

3.)*Americans for Int. Aid and Adoption - AIAA; Korea, India, Georgia (not the state), Bulgaria, and Guatemala. Has photolisting. Est. 1975. Based in Michigan. * China program only for Michigan residents. ?Repeated in China section, other?

4.)The Russian Adoption Facilitation Service; Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, and Georgia (the one in Eurasia). Est. 1991. Based in CA. Serves British, French, Germans, and Canadians as well.

5.)1st Steps Int. Adoption (Kids4us); Russia, Georgia (the one in Eurasia), and Guatemala. Based in PA. Has photolisting.

6.)Adoptions and Aid Int.; China, Russia, Ukraine, and Georgia (not the state).

7.)New Life Social Services; China, Thailand, Korea, Vietnam, the Philippines, India, Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Guatemala, and the US.

8.)Carolina Adoption Services Inc.; China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Moldova, Romania, Georgia (the one in Eurasia), and Guatemala.

9.)CASI Foundation for Children; China, Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Georgia (the one in Eurasia), Guatemala, Mexico, Haiti, and the US.

10.)Mary Mooney's Adoption Agency; China, Vietnam, Russia, Kazakhstan, Nepal, Georgia (in Eurasia), Guatemala, and the US. Based in NC.

11.)Tips and Information about Traveling to Georgia from the State Dep.

12.)An article about an Georgian orphanage.