Roman Catholicism is the official religion of Poland. Non-Catholics may adopt, but one of the three adoption centers in Poland deals only with Catholic families. In some areas of Poland, adoptive parents may also be financially responsible for the housing costs of the child in the orphanage, from the time an adoption is finalized through the child’s removal from the orphanage. It’s customary for parents to make a donation to the adoption center that processed their case.
For more up-to-date information on how to adopt from Poland, visit the Poland Adoption page on the U.S. State Department’s website. Get parent-to-parent advice and support in the Poland Adoptive Families group in our online community, Adoptive Families Circle.
Poland Adoption Fast Facts
- 2016 Adoptions: 98 children
- Hague Country: Yes
- Profile of Children: 65% of children are 5 years and older. 54% of children are boys. (2014)
- Estimated Total Cost: $30,000-$35,000
- Parents’ Ages: Parents must be no more than 40 years older than the child.
- Family Requirements: Married couples and singles may adopt. Same-sex couples may not adopt.
- Travel: Both parents must travel to Poland to meet the child before adopting.
- Timeline for Ghana Adoption: 12-16 months.
