Family Connections, Inc. is proud to be a Primary Provider for Bulgaria adoptions! Bulgaria is a great opportunity for families who are looking to expand through International Adoption.
Bulgaria Requirements
Must be 25, if you are over 55 you can adopt a child 4 and up.
Married heterosexual couples and single women can apply to adopt.
Mush be at least 15 years older than the child adoption, prefer of only 45 years difference between parent and child.
No criminal record.
Wait time for referrals vary.
Available Children
At 18 months to 15 years.
Children can be generally healthy to major special needs. Typical orphanage delays are common. There are large number of children who are available and families can view those profiles after engaging with an Agency.
Special needs children
Sibling groups, 3 to 16 years old (one child must be older than 5 years)
Bulgarian Fee Schedule
We would love to talk with you about our Bulgaria Program and email you a Fee Schedule!
Family Connections, Inc. offers our clients free access to an adoption finance coach who will help you plan out your finances and locate adoption loan and grant programs. Click here to learn about this great program!
What is the typical time frame?
The approximate time frame from application to bringing your child home is 12 to 24 months.
There are a variety of roadblocks that can cause a delay in the process.
Travel To Bulgaria
Most adoptions include two trips to Bulgaria
Trip 1, there is a five day matching period before adoption. This has been done via zoom due to Covid and it is unclear when this might change.
Trip 2, once adoption is completed overseas and the passport for the child has been obtained, you will be notified to travel. At least one parent should plan to travel, this trip will be about a week, you will visit the embassy and medical clinic with the child.
Time-frame
The time-frame may lengthen while you are in process..
The process outlined above reflects the timeline that families have experienced. It is important to understand that your adoption journey may be slightly different. Family Connections, Inc. and our Bulgarian Supervised Foreign Service Providers (SFSP) will work with your family to determine the best option for your family, related to travel. Your Bulgarian SFSP will arrange for your local travel, accommodations. You will be met at the airport and accompanied at all times by your SFSP. Family Connections, Inc. will provided you with traveling prep as well as help or instruction once you are in Bulgaria.
When You Return Home
Family Connections, Inc. as your Primary Provider, will continue to provide you with ongoing support to assist your family with the transition home. 4 reports in 2 years. After this Bulgaria wants families to stay in touch, to offer another layer of support to your family.
Family Connections, Inc. will also provide you with information on how to finalize your child's adoption in the U.S. if needed
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