Ukriane Adoption Quick Facts

Children Placed in 2008: 490

Hague Country: No

Age of Children: 14 Months to 14 Years.

Gender of Children: More boys available than girls, younger available girls tend to be placed quickly and/or part of sibling groups.

Health of Children: Average to challenging with many older special needs children. Children with fewer challenges are frequently in sibling groups.

Waiting Time After Dossier is Sent: 4-6 months with periodic delays when Ukraine reorganizes their submission system or meets annual quotas of adoptions.

Sibling Groups Available: Yes, but no to unrelated children being adopted at the same time.

Ethnicity of Children: Primarily Caucasian with some Asian, Middle Easter and "Gypsy."

Trip Requirements: One trip of at least 4-6 weeks.

Restrictions: Married couples only. Younges spouse must be under 50, no more than 45 years difference between parent and adoptee.

Authentication or Apostille: Apostille, with requirements that documents have been very recently issued and apostilled before submission.