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Kyrgyz Children
Both ethnic Kyrgyz, Russian, and Uzbek children are available. The children are from orphanages. Most children are toddler
age or older, with some infants available, however there is a longer waiting list for infants.
Note: The requirements and process below is combined with US laws, but it should be a basis
for citizens of other countries.
Requirements
Parents must be between 25 and 55. Single women and married couples may adopt. At least one parent must be a US citizen and
older than 25. These requirements are vague, as I haven't been able to find any more specific info.
Process
More than one child can be adopted. Travel is necessary by at least one parent. I am aware of a US embassy in Kyrgyzstan,
but I believe it is a small one. So the US embassy in Moscow will probably complete the visa for your child before leaving
for the US. However, I am not sure of this because of the lack of info. on Kyrgyz adoption. Keep in mind that you may need
to travel to Russia before returning to the US. A passport, visa, as well as an invitation are all required for travel.
Documents Needed
Like with all other adoption countries, a home study by a social worker or agency is needed.
Weather / Climate
Other Information / Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek is the capital. The country is mountainous. The Bishkek Center to Protect Children estimates that there are at least
1000 street children in Bishkek alone.
Major Reasons Kyrgyz Children are being put up for Adoption
Children are available due to poverty, since the country broke away from the Soviet Union, it is having trouble becoming independent.
Unwed pregnancies and terminated parental rights are also major reasons. Some people view Kyrgzstan as the poorest country
in Central Asia.
Advantages
After being placed in a permanent home with more attention, many children quickly recover from delays due to being in an orphanage.
Disadvantages
The children may have developmental delays due to being in an orphanage. The prenatal care the child may have received is
uncertain.
Packing List
Any suggestions? Please contact me if you have been to Kyrgyzstan.
1.)St. Philomena Adoption; Kyrgyzstan. Has photolisting. Based in Colorado.
2.)Tumar; A Kyrgyzstan Art Group.
3.)The Ivanovka Orphanage in Tokmak. It is assisted by a Christian ministry based in Canada.
4.)The Voenna Antonovka (Voyenno-Antonovsky) Children's Home. An article about this orphanage.
5.)Some photos of Kyrgyzstan and orphanage children from a Lutheran ministry based in Russia.
6.)The Kara-Balta Children's Home by another Christian ministry. Some children at this orphanage. The new orphanage building at this home.
7.)The Kemin Home and School for the Handicapped
8.)The Karakol Home.
9.)The Youth Center of the Children-Orphans.
10.)Hotel, translation, insurance and air arrangements for Kyrgyzstan; exclusively for adoption travel.
11.)The Kyrgyz Embassy in the US and canada.
12.)Travel info. for Kyrgyzstan posted by the US State Dep.
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