Russia Adoption Procedures - Start The Process At Children's Hope International
In Russia, adoption procedures are in place that are meant to facilitate the adoption of Russian children abroad, but also to protect these children before placements are made. Parents must prepare and deliver the necessary paperwork, complete required exams and visit the country twice. At Children's Hope International, you'll find a dedicated team of experts in foreign adoption who have worked with families in the United States for more than 15 years. Since 1996, we have been working in Russia and are accredited by both the Russian Federation and The Hague.
Prior to beginning the foreign adoption process, you should be certain that you qualify under the country's guidelines. There are income requirements and age restrictions that you must meet. Russian children can be adopted by parents between the ages of 25 and 55, though there are additional restrictions for adoptive parents older than 45 years of age.
Get Help Understanding Russia Adoption Procedures
If you qualify to adopt children from Russia, there are a number of steps that you must follow, including:
- Preparing and submitting a dossier to the part of Russia from which you will be adopting a child
- Awaiting a referral and traveling to Russia for the first visit to meet a child
- Accepting the referral and scheduling a court date
- Completing the immigration process in Moscow prior to returning home
When you return from Russia, adoption procedures continue with post-adoption steps that you will need to complete. Our staff is always available to assist you with information about Russia, adoption procedures and the post-adoption process. Start today to become one of the thousands of families we've helped to create.
