Poland Program Highlights

• Families must be at least 25 and no older than 50 (Exceptions made based on age of child) (A 50-year-old can adopt, but must be open to a child with mild correctable conditions).
• Couples must be married for at least three years
• Single applicants not accepted
• No restrictions regarding children already in the home
• Children available from 6 years of age and up
• Children are matched through the Polish Central Authority
• Sibling groups sometimes available
• Adoptive parents must travel to Poland to adopt their child
• A person will be available for guidance through the process and interpreting
• Two visits are required. The first visit will be about one week in length; adoptive parents will meet the child referred. The second visit will be one-two weeks in length at this time the adoptive parents and child will go to court for the finalization of adoption in Poland.
• Accommodations are western-style hotel rooms or apartments
• Immunizations are not required for Poland travel
• Poland has a detailed list of document requirements and specific home study requirements
• The child is adopted in Poland and will be a U.S. citizen upon entry to the U.S.
• Re-adoption after arrival in the U.S. is encouraged
• Post Placement reports will be done by a social worker at 6 months and one years after the adoption