Kazakhstan Adoption Quick Facts

Children Placed in 2008: 380

Hague Country: No

Age of Children: 1 to 14 Years

Gender of Children: More boys available than girls, younger available girls tend to be placed quickly.

Health of Children: Average to above average, relatively low alcohol issues.

Waiting Time After Dossier is Sent: 6-10 Months

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

Ethnicity of Children: Eastern European to the North and West, Chinese/Asian to the East, also some Mediterranean to the South and West. Many blended children.

Trip Requirements: One trip of at least 4-6 weeks, and either a second trip of 1-2 weeks or additional fees to have child escorted to the U.S. (when available).

Restrictions: Married couples and single women, no more than two divorces per family, family minimuim income of $70,000.

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