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In January 2007, the new Ukraine adoption authority, the State Department for Adoption and Protection of Rights of the Child (SDAPRC), will begin accepting new adoption applications from families in the United States.  After helping families complete their adoptions in Ukraine for many years, we are very excited to resume our Ukraine program and to find loving, nurturing, and permanent homes for the many available children there.

Both our US-based Ukraine adoption program coordinator and our Ukraine-based adoption partners are knowledgeable and experienced, and have been helping families complete their adoptions of Ukrainian children.
Many families appreciate that they are actively involved in the matching process. After meeting your child, the adoption process in Ukraine is often completed in about three weeks, and then you and your child can travel back home to the US.

MAPS is now accepting applications for this program.

At A Glance

Parent Requirements: Married couples are accepted. The minimum age restriction is 25 years old. A maximum of 45 years age difference between younger parent and child is the usual guideline. There is no religious requirement.

Children: Toddlers (usually 18 months+) through school age, and some sibling groups. Children may have minor correctable health issues / orphanage delay with potential for normal life in a family.

Waiting Time: Invitation to travel can vary from 4-8 months after dossier submission to the Ukraine Adoption Authority, the SDAPRC. No child information is provided prior to travel. Complete information is received in country.

Travel: Two trips are required. Both parents must travel on the first trip, which is approximately 3 weeks in length; the second trip will occur 1-2 months after the first trip and is 4-5 days in length. Travel expenses: $8,000-$10,000 plus child’s ticket and visa.

Note: Ukraine has instituted a dossier quota which may impact adoption timeframes. The total number of the dossiers that can be accepted by the Ukraine State Department for Adoption and Protection of the Rights of the Child (SDAPRC) from all foreign citizens during the year of 2008 is 1,453. Please contact MAPS’ Ukraine Program Coordinator for the most current up to date information.

Your MAPS Ukraine Adoption Staff

Libby Walch, BS, has been part of our international adoption team for almost 10 years. Currently working with families adopting from Ukraine and Kazakhstan, Libby has also worked in our China and Russia programs. In addition, she serves as a professional team member for the Council on Accreditation.
E-mail: libbyw@mapsadopt.org
Phone: (207) 775-4101

 

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