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On the data of a National Service of the Information on Adoption USA National Adoption
Information Clearinghouse (NAIC), all the Americans have accepted in the families 16 396
children. From them 4 348 were taken out from Russia. On the second place - China (4 101),
on third - Southern Korea (2 008). Also in " first five " of the countries enter
Guatemala and Romania.
From the countries former USSR are adopted most frequently children from Lithuania,
Latvia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Georgia.
According to value of the Bureau of Consular Affairs of USA, the similar geography of
adoptions is explained by extremely features of the legislation of the appropriate
countries: the more difficult is a procedure of flight of a child from the country, the
less often are engaged the Americans in it . The majority of the states of Africa and Near
East forbid adoption of children by the foreigners. To same policy to adhere the majority
of the states of Western Europe.
According to the American legislation, the adoption of the child is possible only for the
certain categories of the inhabitants of USA. The level of the income of family or of a
single adopter should on 25 % exceed an average level of the income for the given region
of USA. Besides each applicant for adoption should hand over prints of fingers and pass
check in police and FBI.
= A reception of citizenship as a result of adoption (in Germany).
If a child is recognized by the German laws as adopted , it can takes the German citizen ,
if it was not executed 18 years yet. The adoption of the child by the citizen of Germany
occurs according to 1741-1742 " German laws " and part.22 "
Introductions to German laws ". The conformity to the German legislation of adoption
accomplished outside Germany, which attracts granting adopted of German citizenship, is
determined with state's institutions of Germany. If the adoption of a child is registered
in one of the books of a civil condition of Germany, it means, that it is recognized under
the German laws. The effectiveness of adoption of a child accomplished outside Germany,
does not prove to be true, if its recognition contradicts " good intentions " or
legislation of Germany (part.6 " Introductions to German laws ", 328, item 4
" of the Civil remedial code ", (Zivilprozessordnung, ZPO).
An adopted child must be younger 18 years on the moment of submission of the application
about its adoption ( 6, item 1 of the Law). Thus there is no meaning the order of
consideration of a question in a department on adoption and trusteeship of court of the
first instance: whether will to consider the adoption deal as a deal of an adoption of the
minor, or as adoption of full age child. The given situation is distributed and to
adoptions made abroad.
The successors of an adopted child to get a citizenship of Germany together with their
adopted parent ( 6, item 2 of the Law).
The fragment from interview of director of Adoption Center in Kiev by Tamara Gunko
1. How many of Ukrainian children was adopted by the foreigners?
The exact data are not present. From a beginning seventieth till 1996 on one data 600 children are adopted, on another ones - 800 . The strict account began to conduct since October, 1996. Legislative base of the mechanism of adoption was then already created, and was based our center by Ministry of education and science of Ukraine . For this period the foreigners have adopted about three thousand Ukrainian children - orphans.
2. How do the search of the parents for the child in Ukraine , before it will to place in a databank on the international adoption?
When there are legal bases for adoption of the child, the inspector of district department of education within one month tries to find to it the parents from among the local inhabitants. If wishing to adopt the orphan was not found, the materials are directed to area,
where with the questionnaire of the child too month work, looking for it of the parents from this or any other area (if therefrom someone has addressed). After the expiration of one more month the questionnaire is directed to Kiev, in the Center on adoption. The circle of search extends: now center tries to find the parents within the limits of all Ukraine. Besides the process of search of the parents in area and area proceeds. When passes year from that time, as the child is put on the account at our center, and the parents to it are not found, then child will be available to the international adoption. Our country ratified the Convention of Organization of United Nations about the rights of the child. In this document is told, that each child has the right to family. Therefore, when the form of adoption does not work priority - national -, the child passes in the category of the candidates to the international adoption.3. Are there countries, in which the adoption by the foreigners is forbidden?
- All countries, which have accepted the convention (it have accepted almost all countries), permit foreign adoption. Other question, that in those countries, where thrown children practically are absent, there is no need it to apply. There all orphans adopt within the limits of the country. To a word, the Swedes, for example, coming in Ukraine, never choose the child, and take the one who them offered with the Center on adoption. They consider, that the child is from the God and to look of a two - three is a sin. Usually Swedish adopters can to express only a one wish - concerning age of the child.
4. Is there a limit for an age of adopters?
- Those does not exist. To the grown-up of foreign adopter were 86 years. The truth,
it was inside-family adoption. The man adopted the 15-year's child of the wife - Ukrainian
from the first husband. But when the spouses have addressed to our Ukrainian court,
the judge has refused to consider this deal. A court has counted, that this adoption has
mercenary motives. The workers of our center have addressed to the Supreme court. A deal
have considered, the positive decision was accepted in the other area of capital.
Questions and Answers from other Americans adoption websites
Why do foreign adoptions cost so much?
Agency fees, the smallest component of the overall cost, cover the handling of the entire adoption procedure. This includes the processing of all required U.S. and foreign government documents by experienced adoption agents. Also included is the home study and post placement handling by a qualified social worker and post placement specialist. Siblings Adoption is committed to holding agency costs to a minimum to make foreign adoption affordable for as many families as possible.
Most foreign governments require a basic fee for adopting a child from their country. Added to this are foreign legal fees. Travel is expensive. Airline tickets alone range from $2,000 to $4,000 for you and your child, depending upon your destination and the time of year you travel.
Is if possible for single parents to adopt?
Yes. Single women are accepted by most of the countries we work with. In most cases single males are not accepted as adoptive parents by most countries. Of course, each country has its own particular restrictions on age, marital status and the number of children living in your home. As an agency we do not discriminate against anyone because of marital status and we will assist you in finding a country which is right for you.
Is travel required? Why can't our child be brought to us?
The laws of the countries in which we work require parents to appear in the courts of their country. And some U.S. Embassies will not issue exit visas for the child unless parents travel to the foreign country. Several countries require two trips; the first to see the child and the second to bring the child back to the U.S. In a few countries escorts are available to bring children home and the second trip can be avoided. Parents who visit the foreign country have a unique opportunity to form a connection to their child and to his or her culture because of the experiences gained in traveling.
What will happen when I get there?
You will be met and fully escorted throughout your entire stay by one of Siblings Adoptions foreign coordinators. These people are fluent in English and you will find that you are in very competent hands. All arrangements will be made prior to your arrival in the country and most families find the process smooth and comfortable. You should be prepared for minor inconveniences which can happen on any trip such as late plane arrivals, jet lag, food orientation, etc. Major delays or problems are very rare.
Are the children healthy?
Whether you give birth to a child or adopt one, there is no guarantee of perfect health. Children in foreign orphanages may have medical conditions that have been partially diagnosed or are totally undiagnosed. Most countries provide detailed information on the child's health, any known conditions and information on vaccinations. Children adopted internationally must be tested for AIDS and Hepatitis B. Also, children must be examined by a U.S. Embassy approved doctor for the issuance of a visa. Many medical conditions which are cannot be corrected in another country may be a minor correctable medical problem here in the U.S. We encourages families to have the medical reports and/or videos reviewed by medical adoption specialists here in the U.S. We will work with you and your physician to obtain answers to any questions or concerns you may have.
Can I be specific about the sex and age of a child I wish to adopt?
Yes, you can. Most foreign governments provide photos and videos with basic information about the adoptive children and will allow you to choose your child. Some countries, however, do not provide photos to choose from and will give you a child assignment along with a photo and medical records at the time of referral. After viewing the photo and medical records you can accept this referral or ask for another one. Because a second referral means another wait, most parents accept the first referral they are given.
Why does foreign adoption take so long?
The length of time involved in the foreign adoption process is due to the numerous requirements of not only the U. S. government but also a foreign government. Our experienced adoption specialists, here and abroad, are highly skilled in handling complicated negotiations and meeting all requirements in the most expedient manner to complete your adoption as quickly as possible.
Can I adopt more than one child and how does that affect the cost?
Many foreign governments allow parents to adopt more than one child at once. The foreign costs per child, however, usually remain the same. Parents do realize some savings when adopting more than one child at a time, such as paying only once for traveling costs and agency fees that are only paid once.
Will my child be a U. S. citizen?
Because of the passage of the Child Citizenship Act on October, 2000, foreign adopted children will become U.S. citizens automatically upon their arrival in the U.S.
Do I need to re-adopt in the United States?
In some cases, it is desirable or necessary to re-adopt after your return to the United States. For most, re-adoption is completed to establish U. S. paperwork for your child, but does not affect the legality of the initial adoption. In some states re-adoption is necessary to obtain a U. S. birth certificate for your child. We strongly encourage all parents to re-adopt when returning home.
Why are children abandoned to the orphanages?
Most often the primary cause for abandonment and placing children for adoption is because of poor economic conditions. Often the parents are very poor, fertility rates are high and birth control is not affordable or religious beliefs prevent it.
Why doesn't the foreign government put forth more effort to help the adoption process along. Don't they want their orphanage children to be adopted?
Most of these foreign governments do not want to give up their children. Many of the children in Eastern European orphanages are there because their families are struggling to survive, and about 70 percent of those children will be reunited with their families when their parents can financially care for them. It is sometimes an embarrassment to the foreign countries to open their orphanage doors to American scrutiny. Most citizens in these countries feel they care sufficiently for their children, and the sometimes criticize the U.S. system of foster care. Many of these foreign government cooperate in adoptions because of political pressure from the United States. Asian governments, however, are more willing to allow adoption of their children and in some ways are more cooperative
