Poland Adoption

An Overview

Parents in the United States adopted 50 children from Poland in 2009. Children available for adoption live in orphanages, where the level of care and attention is fairly high. The Polish government sometimes gives preference to applicants of Polish descent or with other connections to Polish heritage and culture. Adoption between Poland and the United States is governed by the Hague Adoption Convention.

Fast Facts:

Number of adoptions from Poland:
Source: U.S. State Department
2009: 50
2008: 77
2007: 84
2006: 67
2005: 73
2004: 101

Age/Gender of Children Adopted From Poland in 2008
Source: INS Immigration Statisticss
47% female
41% 1 – 4 years of age
55% 1 – 4 years of age
Estimated Cost: $25,000 to $35,000
Profile of Children: 22 months to 8 years, both boys and girls.
Parent Ages: No formal restrictions on the age of parents; however, in practice, parents up to 40 years older than the child may adopt.
Family Status:Both couples and singles may adopt.
Travel: If married, both must travel. Two trips. First trip approximately one week, second trip approximately three-week stay.
Timeline:From completed dossier to placement, from 12 to 20 months.

Helpful articles from Adoptive Families Magazine:

Adopting Internationally by Susan Freivalds
Raising a Child of Another Race by Jana Wolff
Someone to Watch Over Me by Janice Cooke Newman
Our Journey to Lucy by Christina Frank and Josh Lerman
The Reluctant Spouse by Jill Smolowe

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