Adoption is a wonderful option for many couples and single females who are looking for a way to build or expand their families. Adoption also affords a chance to an orphaned child for a brighter future with loving parents, a stable home, a better education and the ability to achieve their full potential. International adoption is often the preferred choice for many parents because of the finality of the adoption and security in knowing that the adoption will never be contested by any biological relatives of the adopted child.
Russia has been a long standing and popular option for US families. Despite its strict rules and regulations, the in-country adoption process remains stable and dependable. Through the years, Children of the World has assisted numerous families in fulfilling their dream of adopting a Russian orphan. Even though our agency does not hold Russian accreditation, our long term relationship with Beacon House Adoption Services, an accredited in Russia placing agency, affords us the ability to walk families through the complicated process of adoption preparation, home study process, paperwork gathering, and Immigration Services filings. We are able to work with couples and single females, who are US citizens regardless of what state or what country they reside. Our experienced staff is not only exceptionally familiar with the adoption process in the United States and Russia, but is also keenly aware of cultural differences between the countries and is able to get you well prepared for the process, travel, adjustment and future life with your adopted child.
Many children of various ages in Russian orphanages are in need of loving parents. Families can adopt boys or girls from 10 months of age and older. Siblings, unrelated groups, special needs children, children of Caucasian, Asian, and Asian-Caucasian decent are waiting for their new families. Even though the financial investment in the adoption process and travel can be significant, the average adoption process from the beginning to bringing home your child usually lasts 12 to 18 months. Many families have finished even quicker than that. Russia currently requires that two trips are made to complete the adoption, however there is some flexibility allowed in how this requirement is fulfilled. The staff on the ground in Russia does an outstanding job in monitoring then child-match process and making sure that your in-country process proceeds efficiently and your adoption and personal needs are met during your travel. Once families return home, Children of the World walks them through all post-placement requirements and provides assistance and resources for post adoption adjustment and support.
If you would like to receive more information, speak to our staff or schedule an appointment to discuss your adoption options, please call or e-mail our office.
