Tuesday, September 30, 2008

2008 is the year of national adoption in Ukraine


The President of Ukraine Viktor Yushchenko issued an edict “On conducting in Ukraine in 2008 the Year of supporting national adoption and other forms of fosterage of orphans and children without parental care” dated 11 of December, 2007.

The main purpose of this document is to support Ukrainians who wish to adopt a child. From here on the adoption process for Ukrainians became simpler. Moreover Ukrainian families who adopted a child receive the public assistance in the amount of 12000 UAH. For most Ukrainians it is significant amount. Also Ukrainian government takes measures to explain Ukrainian citizens the adoption process. So Ukrainian actually does not need any facilitators or agencies. Therefore such steps cause increasing interest of Ukrainians to adoption.

What does it mean for foreigners?
In 2008 to adopt from Ukraine for foreigners became harder. You may see statistics in my previous post. But do not despair! Ukraine will ratify in the near future convention on international adoption and the situation should definitely change for better.

In my next posts I will continue telling about latest changes in adoption process in Ukraine.

The eye-opener for you - Official statistics of SDA


Hi, everyone. I have just read posts in yahoo group "Adoption from Ukraine" about people who come back from Ukraine without a child. And that Ukraine is unpredictable. I disagree because information about adoption in Ukraine is open. And state authorities including SDA in most cases do not distort it. Of course all official information is in Ukrainian or Russian language and I agree that it is hard for you to find actual information in English.

And now please look through this official SDA statistics for the 1st quarter of 2008:

The number of foreigners received: 379
178 of them (46%) selected and adopted child during the first visit.
201 of them (54%) have applied for the second visit.

The reasons of the second applications of the foreigners:
• Couldn’t select a child during the first visit because of inconsistence of state of health of the child with expectations of candidates – 82 (41%)
• Had selected a child during the first visit but refused from adoption because of state of health of the child – 119 (59%)

So, you see, this situation is not a secret. Just take it in your consideration.

Friday, September 26, 2008

Are you eligible to adopt from Ukraine?


You have right to adopt a child from Ukraine if you are simultaneously:

  1. capable person
  2. not younger than 21
  3. at last 15 years older than an adopting child
  4. married
  5. have permanent source of revenue
  6. have a habitation
  7. not being treated for psycho neurological disease or narcotic dependence


In April 2008 the Family Code of Ukraine was amended so that it is prohibited to adopt children by foreigners that are unmarried.

So if you are single and want to adopt a child Ukraine is not your choice.

The same concerns to homosexual couples, because unisexual couples are also not allowed to be adopters.

Monday, September 22, 2008

How to Adopt from Ukraine Successfully



The missing Guide


2008 Edition







Most probably you are here because you are interested in adopting a Ukrainian child. Ukraine is very popular country to adopt a child from. Strangely enough but you hardly can find accurate and updated information about adopting from Ukraine. A great many of books and web-sites comprise general, superficial information, which often is inaccurate and outdated. Ukrainian legislation (including the adoption procedure) is in permanent change and therefore it is very important to be sure that you have true information.

How to Adopt from Ukraine Successfully is written to guide you through the way of adoption in so rapidly changing circumstances. The Guide is at final stage of pre-publishing editing and it will be published in the nearest future. Nevertheless be sure that you have found this blog not by chance and absolutely in time.


Who is this Guide for?



This book is a must have for anyone adopting in Ukraine. So the Guide would become indispensable assistant for persons:

  • who is going to adopt a child independently
  • who want to ask an adoption agency for the assistance
  • who is only choosing a country to adopt from
  • who is planing to launch an adoption agency.


The Guide is highly recommended for parents who want to go independent, who prefer non-agency adoption. By adopting a child from Ukraine this "How to" Guide will be invaluable resource.

If you are going to adopt a child via agency in this case you also need to know the whole adoption process in details. Clear and accurate description of the adoption process will help you to avoid possible difficulties and problems. You will become more confident in choosing and dealing an agency. Adopting agency may only help you, but it can not do all the steps instead of you. The most part of success will depend only on you.

You may be still estimating different countries for your prospect adoption. The Guide will help you to see adoption from Ukraine as it is without softening any difficulties.

The Guide will be also very informative for agency owners and for person who is going to launch an adoption agency. All provided information in the Guide is based on up-to-date research of Ukrainian legislation. The Guide is very practical tool oriented on successful result.


What is in the Guide?


How to Adopt from Ukraine Successfully walks prospective parents through every step of the adoption process in Ukraine. This incredible resource includes numerous fill-in forms and checklists, jump-start hints to speed up the process and detailed up-to-date profile of Ukraine. It is also intended to answer many of the common questions that will guide adopters through their adoption and decision-making process.

The Guide do not include any information regarding the legal procedures in your country. However the Guide includes the links to free quality sources describing initial steps in adopting process for US citizens.


The Guide leads parents through the maze of:

  • How the Ukrainian adoption process works
  • How much does it cost to adopt a child from Ukraine
  • How long does adoption process from Ukraine lasts
  • How to adopt a child with special needs
  • How to start the process.
  • What you need to know before traveling to Ukraine.
  • Making the most out of your trip - the inside scoop on customs, hotels, food and transport.
  • The children's homes, orphanages, the courts, and the questions that need to be asked.
  • Medical issues, special adoption doctors, and travel requirements.
  • Post adoption procedures, and much, much more.

Each adopting family will understand fully their legal rights in the adoption process.

We will keep you informed about latest news and important updates by our free newsletter!


About the Author


The Guide is written by Alexander Bogach, who is a Ukrainian attorney experienced in adoption and family law. Not so many attorneys are focused on this area. Alexander is one of them. And he decided to fill a gap in true and quality resources about adoption process in Ukraine.

Please feel free to contact the author if you have any queries concerning the Guide via e-mail: alexander.bogach@gmail.com