Adoptions from Russia

World Child, our partner agency for Russia adoptions, received accrediation in the Russian Federation as of January 30, 2008.

Children referred Russian Federation are from “infancy” (8-18 months) to 15 years. The children may be Caucasian, Eurasian, or, in some cases, may be of Gypsy or Asian descent. Two children (related or unrelated) may be adopted concurrently. The children are from orphanages and have been relinquished, orphaned or abandoned. Children with special needs are also available. The Foreign Program Fees and Agency Fees may be reduced to help with the adoption of these children.

Married couples and single women may apply. Couples must be married for at least 1 year. Female applicants up to age 45 (must be under 46 when appearing before the Judge in Russia) and male applicants up to age 50 can apply for a child under 24 months of age. Couples older than these requirements may apply to adopt a child between 13 months and 3 years (or older if you request).

The waiting period for a child referral is generally 2-6 months from the time the dossier is submitted in Russia. At least one parent must travel for the first trip to receive child referral information. The first trip is generally within 1 month of notice that a child is available. Once a family accepts a referral child, a court hearing can be scheduled after the family has returned home. A second trip for the court hearing usually takes place 4-8 weeks following the acceptance of a child. Both parents must travel for court appearance. Parents travel to the local region for the adoption process, then back to Moscow for the child’s visa interview at the U.S. Embassy. Time in Moscow is 5 business days (visa and registration). The adoption trips generally take 7 days for the 1st trip and 7 to 21 days for the 2nd trip.

To apply for this program, click this link to download the Villa Hope Application for Services.