Ukraine

Ukraine has always been a popular program because parents are able to choose their child in person. Because of the fee structure, this is a great program for families wanting to adopt more than one child. Last year over 1,100 children were adopted from Ukraine.

3/23/07   Due to recent changes in the Ukraine adoption law, the requirements and processes for adoption in Ukraine may be changing.  Please check back often for updates. 

Children Available for International Adoption

Infants and children 18 months and up are available. The ethnic background of most of the children is Ukrainian or Russian-Caucasian; however, occasionally Gypsy, Tatar and Asian children are waiting for families. The children must stay on a national database for 12 months allowing their own family members or other Ukrainian families to come forth and adopt them. After this period of time, these children will be available for international adoption. Ukraine law allows the adoption of two unrelated children. The children are generally in good health, with the exception of some having minor special needs and some of them will be considered delayed due to time spent in the orphanage.

Adoptive Parent Requirements

The program is open to single women and married couples. There is no limit on the number of children already living in the home.with the adoptive family.  Age requirements are flexible.  The family must meet United States Immigration requirements as well as provide a complete dossier of paperwork to Ukrainian officials.

Country and Culture

Ukraine is located in Eastern Europe between Poland and Russia. It is approximately the size of Texas, and most of its land is plains or plateaus. There are mountains only in the far west and extreme south. The climate in Ukraine is moderate, with mild winters and plenty of rainfall in the fall and winter months. Therefore, the land is quite fertile, and agriculture is an important industry. Ukraine is one of the world's main producers of sugar.

Ukraine voted for its independent status on December 1st, 1991, and the U.S. recognized its independence on December 25th of the same year.  Over the past decade, Ukraine has struggled with its new status. Some residents look back at the Soviet rule as more stable although poor, so their transition is not without its difficulties.

The city of Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, has over 3 million inhabitants. Kiev is an important industrial center in the nation. It is known for its engineering and electronics.

Adopt a Miracle will assist adoptive parents throughout the entire adoption process in Ukraine, which includes document gathering, assignment, travel, accommodations and the in country process in Ukraine.  You can feel confidant that you will be taken care of overseas with knowledgeable and friendly English-speaking staff.

To discuss our Ukraine adoption program, or adoption in general, please contact us at info@adoptamiracle.com or call us (303)216-9009.

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