NEW HOPE Christian Services (NHCS) is pleased
to introduce its BOND N' ADOPT™
Program! This program is
for families wishing to consider hosting and
adoption of older children of Poland. It allows
for U.S. families and older Polish children
to experience family life together, in a controlled
environment, with support for language, and
bonding issues. Learn
more about this exciting new NHCS program.
Last
November, 2005, NEW HOPE met with adoption officials
in Poland, and was pleased to announce that
it began working with both the Catholic Adoptive-Guardian
Center [KOA], and the National Adoptive-Guardian
Center of the Children’s Friends Society
[TPD], to place their older children and siblings.
Special cases of younger children are sometimes
available.
Grace is our in-country facilitator. She has
four years of experience working with families
adopting Polish children.
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THE
PROCESS:
(FROM APPLICATION TO FINISHED ADOPTION IS
12-15 MONTHS)
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Send
us the application
(download) or request
a hard copy. Upon acceptance, our cheerful,
qualified staff will help you prepare all
of your documents for a Ukrainian adoption.
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Have
an approved Home Study done in the state you reside. (NH families
will be notified, once we receive your application)
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Apply
to Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) (formerly
INS) by sending in the I600A
form (download) with the supporting documents listed on
the form.
TIME
FRAME AND TRAVEL:
Adoptions
are typically processed within 12 to 15 months.
Families are required to take two trips, and
both parents must travel. |
BENEFITS:
Poland
is a progressive westernized culture, with a sophisticated
system in place for the adoption of their children.
Many people speak English. Children are well cared
for in orphanages and attend public schools. Families
have the opportunity to spend valuable time in the
country, living as a family with their child/ren before
the adoption is finalized.
WHO
MAY ADOPT:
Married
couples.One divorce allowed. Parents must not be more
than 40 years older than child [exceptions made for
special needs]. Families of Polish decent are encouraged
to adopt.
CHILDREN:
Children available are ages 8 years and older. Younger
child may be available in a sibling group. Ask about
our list of available children.
MEDICAL
INFORMATION:
Health records, school
reports, and social history provided.
FEES:
(approximate)
Very affordable In-Country fees, $13,000-15,000 plus
INS, dossier, and travel fees. For
more information, please call our office or send e-mail.
