Ukraine Adoption Process

Ukraine, like other countries that process adoptions, has its own unique process. This process requires families to first complete their dossier (i.e., documents) and have it notarized and apostilled. I will guide you through each step of the process. The paperwork is then submitted to the facilitator in Kiev, who reviews, translates and delivers it to the Ministry for Family, Children and Youth so that the adoptive family may be given an appointment/invitation. Your appointment in Kiev will occur approximately 2-4 months after your paperwork is received and approved. At this appointment in Kiev, the family will meet with the representative of the Ministry and be provided with a referral of a child in an orphanag. Perhaps the most unique aspect of Ukrainian adoptions is that referrals are not provided in advance to traveling to Ukraine. In fact, pre-selection of children is strictly prohibited.

Once the family accepts the referral, the translator will travel with them to the orphanage to meet the child. Once there, they will also receive more detailed medical and social reports on the child. Our facilitators will assist the family in telephoning and sending photos and/or copies of the medical and social reports to their local pediatrician, family doctor, or medical specialist of choice.