International Adoption Programs
Bulgaria
Type of Referral 80% Roma or Gypsy/Turkish20% Bulgarian or "other"
Age of Referral All children over 12 months of age
Referral Waiting Time Undetermined at this time: dependent on several variables
Travel Time frame Two trips; one parent only if you wish; but will affect citizenship status. First trip immediately after referral; five days in length.Second trip is four to six weeks following court to bring the child home.
Paperwork Completed dossier is presented in the country; home study, I 171 and dossier documents (all with notary and apostille); dossier is registered and you then wait for referral from the country. No prior information on available children; child will be matched to you.
Program Fees* Based on child's health and age
In-Country Fees All in country travel is done by car and included in your fees: no additional in country expense. Hotels average $75.00 USD per night.
Post- Placement Four reports; six months from the court date and every six months for two years.
Consulate Registration Not required.
Age of Referral All children over 12 months of age
Referral Waiting Time Undetermined at this time: dependent on several variables
Travel Time frame Two trips; one parent only if you wish; but will affect citizenship status. First trip immediately after referral; five days in length.Second trip is four to six weeks following court to bring the child home.
Paperwork Completed dossier is presented in the country; home study, I 171 and dossier documents (all with notary and apostille); dossier is registered and you then wait for referral from the country. No prior information on available children; child will be matched to you.
Program Fees* Based on child's health and age
In-Country Fees All in country travel is done by car and included in your fees: no additional in country expense. Hotels average $75.00 USD per night.
Post- Placement Four reports; six months from the court date and every six months for two years.
Consulate Registration Not required.
Ethiopia
Type of Referral African decent - 100%
Age of Referral Newborns to toddlers to older children; sibling groups
Referral Waiting Time Process completed 5-7 months following dossier going to the country
Travel Time frame One trip of 6-7 days; children can be escorted.
Paperwork Court dossier only about 15-20 documents, each certified and authenticated.
Program Fees based on child’s age
In-Country Fees Variable
Post- Placement Three reports: 3 months, 6 months and 12 months
Consulate Registration Not required
Age of Referral Newborns to toddlers to older children; sibling groups
Referral Waiting Time Process completed 5-7 months following dossier going to the country
Travel Time frame One trip of 6-7 days; children can be escorted.
Paperwork Court dossier only about 15-20 documents, each certified and authenticated.
Program Fees based on child’s age
In-Country Fees Variable
Post- Placement Three reports: 3 months, 6 months and 12 months
Consulate Registration Not required
Haiti
Type of Referral African decent- 100%
Age of Referral Newborns to toddlers to older children
Referral Waiting Time The process is completed in 18-24 months following the dossier filed in the country
Travel Time Frame One trip of 3-5 days; children can be escorted: will alter citizenship status if only one parents see child before end of process
Paperwork Court dossier only about 15 documents, each certified and authenticated. I-171H can be submitted later
Program Fees Based on child’s age
In-Country Fees Accommodations are between $40-50 per night
Post- Placement Two reports: 6 months and 12 months
Consulate Registration Not required
Age of Referral Newborns to toddlers to older children
Referral Waiting Time The process is completed in 18-24 months following the dossier filed in the country
Travel Time Frame One trip of 3-5 days; children can be escorted: will alter citizenship status if only one parents see child before end of process
Paperwork Court dossier only about 15 documents, each certified and authenticated. I-171H can be submitted later
Program Fees Based on child’s age
In-Country Fees Accommodations are between $40-50 per night
Post- Placement Two reports: 6 months and 12 months
Consulate Registration Not required
Kazakhstan
Type of Referral Asian - 75% Caucasian - 25%
Age of Referral Children must be on the national registrar for six months; youngest children will be seven months.
Referral Waiting Time Male: 1 – 6 months Female: 3 – 9 months
Travel Time frame Length of stay: 35 days
Paperwork Completed dossier; home study, I 171 and documents specific to the country; notarized, apostiled and through the Kazakhstan Consulate before going to the country.
Program Fees* Based on child’s age
In-Country Fees In country flight from Almaty to Uralsk ; average $200.00.Hotel is $85.00 per night, apartment slightly less and includes internet, washer and dryer, walking distance to grocery store. Driver translator fee(part of contract)
Post- Placement Four reports: 4 months, 10 months, 20 months, and 30 months presented by social worker; family until age 18
Consulate Registration Available in Kazakhstan, no extra stay in country is required
Age of Referral Children must be on the national registrar for six months; youngest children will be seven months.
Referral Waiting Time Male: 1 – 6 months Female: 3 – 9 months
Travel Time frame Length of stay: 35 days
Paperwork Completed dossier; home study, I 171 and documents specific to the country; notarized, apostiled and through the Kazakhstan Consulate before going to the country.
Program Fees* Based on child’s age
In-Country Fees In country flight from Almaty to Uralsk ; average $200.00.Hotel is $85.00 per night, apartment slightly less and includes internet, washer and dryer, walking distance to grocery store. Driver translator fee(part of contract)
Post- Placement Four reports: 4 months, 10 months, 20 months, and 30 months presented by social worker; family until age 18
Consulate Registration Available in Kazakhstan, no extra stay in country is required
