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.
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