Russia Requirements

Processing Time The application through final adoption decree takes approximately 12-18 months. The average referral time takes approximately 6-12 months: boys typically take 6-9 months, girls 9-12 months.
Children Available Boys are more available than girls; 10 months - 15 years old. You have the option to adopt more than one child.
Parents' Ages Parents must be at least 25-years-old, and cannot be more than 40-45 years older than the adoptee (this varies from region-to-region and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis).
Marriage Status Only married couples are accepted for a healthy adoption. Singles may adopt a child with special needs or an older, healthy child.
Divorce Permitted (maximum of two per spouse).
Children in Family Families with children in the home are permitted to adopt.
Income Joint income must be at least $10,000 per member of the household, including your adopted child; exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Criminal History No felonies permitted. All other criminal history must be at least 15 years old, and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Medical History No mental health and/or cancer diagnoses or treatment permitted. Other medical history reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Travel to Country Both parents must travel on two trips. The duration of the first trip is typically one week. The average waiting time before the second trip is typically 2-6 months from the first trip. The second trip is typically 14-28 days.


**Please refer to America World's Agency Eligibility Requirements for a complete list of requirements.



Last Updated: 9/2/2010



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