An International House of Chaos
More recent information (after the girls, but beofre the boys)... Spring 2013
European Adoption Consultants - Hague
Natasha and Alex 4.1 rating/43 votes, 7800 adoptions
Natasha and Alex 4.1 rating/43 votes, 7800 adoptions
A Helping Hand Adoption - Hague - Lexington
Gladney Center - Hague
Natasha and Alex 4.1 rating/43 votes, 7800 adoptions
Adoption Associates - Hague - Mich
4600 adoptions (103 Intl in 2012), only China, Ethopia, and Ghana
Looks ok, many programs. Includes Tiawan and South Korea. 3.2 rating on 12 votes
Building Blocks Adoption Service - accredited
Adoptions Together - Hague
2.9 rating on 7 votes
Agency - in Medina, Oh - doing well in Ukraine and Russia. I spoke with Andrea. - Families will work with a Russian accredited agency, Beacon House Adoptions for their in country Russian adoption process 3.0 rating / 25 votes
Adopt-a-Child - Hauge
5 rating on 10 votes
Nightlight - Hague -
Natasha and Alex 4.1 rating/43 votes, 7800 adoptions
IAG Adoptions - Hague - NO
In Pa., advertise over 2000 adoptions, but looks to be Russia only. Few other options.
This is the old information from Bari and Carol's research for their adoption of Natasha and Alex.
Not an agency, but has lots of great information and articles.
European Adoption Consultants - Hague
Agency - Illinois, Spoke with Kim who has an older adopted child from Russia
Adoption Ark - Hague
Agency - Illinois, Spoke with Kim who has an older adopted child from Russia
IAG Adoptions - Hague
In Pa., Yahoo referral, IAG's New Financial Support Pilot Program, talked to Beth-sending costs
Gladney Center - Hague
Agency - talked to Debra at home, she has 18 years experience, 3.5 rating on 12 votes
Be a Family.com - Hague
Multi-office agency - Russia - Ginger (in Tulsa) handles Russia
In New England states - too cheap?, We are licensed to work in Russia, receiving a non-expiring license on November 23, 2007. 3.2 rating on 12 votes
Building Blocks Adoption Service - accredited
Natasha and Alex 4.1 rating/43 votes, 7800 adoptions
Beacon House - accredited
Families Thru International Adoption -Agency - closed on Friday's - ?????
Countries we are interested in:
Russia - good for siblings
Kazakhstan - multiple trips, lots of kids available
Ukraine - good for siblings, 4 weeks in country
Mexico - close, but country fees are about $10,000
Bulgaria
Thailand - 10 day stay
Jamaica - very interesting
Poland
Taiwan
Moldova
Philippines - 4-5 travel only
Countries we may want to avoid:
Guatamala - not accepting applications
India - need Indian background
Nepal - just reopened for adoptions, special needs only?
Brazil - 45 - day visitation period
China - About 2-3 years for a healthy child
Vietnam - not accepting applications
Armenia - few kids, timeline varies
Cambodia - closed to US citizens
Dominican Republic - 60 day visit
Peru - 4-5 week stay
Hong Kong - only special needs children available
Bulgaria - too many unknowns
Russia
Russia Adoption Facts - http://www.beafamily.org/country-russia.shtml
Russia Travel
• Both parents must travel on both trips.
• On average, the first trip is five to seven days.
• The average wait time before the second trip is four to six weeks.
• The second trip averages seven to 10 days depending on whether or not the 10-day waiting period is waived.
• The adoption is finalized in a court hearing.
• Buckner staff in Russia will arrange all in-country logistics.
• Parents will have the opportunity to visit the orphanage where their children lived and meet his/her caregivers and friends.
• Parents will learn about child’s culture and country.
Ukraine
Similar to Russia. Building Blocks like Ukraine.
Be a Family says they push special needs kids and you need to pick a child while in the country.
Adoption Ark feels Ukraine is up and down
Kazakhstan
Adoption Ark feels they are equal to Russia in terms of stability for older kids.
Kazakstan is a huge program with many agencies having programs in this country. It is popular for it’s short waiting time, but the long in-country stay deters some families. So many, many children are waiting in Kazakhstan
Children Available : The children awaiting adoption in Kazakhstan are brought to orphanages either from hospitals where they are relinquished or left by birth parents that have no more economic resources to care for them. Boys and girls age 6 months to 15 years old are waiting. Occasionally, sibling groups may be available. Children may be described as "delayed" due to living in an institution, but will generally make excellent progress once they are in a family, where there is more opportunity for stimulation. Adoptive parents should be open to adopting children of Caucasian/Eurasian/Asian heritage and appearances. The need for families is greater for children of Eurasian/Asian ethnicity.
Waiting children from Kazakhstan include older, healthy children as well as infants and toddlers with minor medical diagnoses.
Parent Qualifications: Married couples (up to age 60 years) and single women under 50 years of age may adopt children in Kazakhstan. Couples should have been married at least one year by the time they receive a child referral.
Travel: Adoptive parents have three options:
One trip of approximately 5-6 weeks, one trip of three weeks during which both parents must be present. Another trip of approximately 5 days to bring the child home may be made by one parent only or, One trip of three weeks during which both parents must be present, then have the child escorted to the USA
Timeline: This can be a quick program. After dossier is complete, families can choose a waiting child immediately, or wait 1-3 months for a child to be assigned to them. Travel is 1-2 months following referral.
Home Study suggestions....
Below are a few agencies that Adoption ARK has worked with in the past. My first choice would be Adoption Homestudy Services of Ohio because Adoption ARK already has interagency agreements (required by the Hague) on file.
Adoption Home Study Services of Ohio
2128 S. Union Ave.
Alliance OH
(330) 829-9400
Adoption Circle
400 South Fifth Street
Columbus Ohio
(614) 237-7222
Ohio Home Study
(513) 518-7006
Adoption Connection
11223 Cornell Park Drive
Cincinnati Ohio
513/489-1616
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Kim Fury
Adoption Ark
(877) 213-1444