GREAT NEWS!!!!! The Russia program has grown by leaps and bounds! God is really working through our hearts to find families for Russia’s orphan children. The last few families will complete their adoption in less than 8 months! So fast! We thank the Lord for his love and guidance! Many families are preparing to travel this month and next! Interested in Russia? CALL 866-321-2367 "With God Everything is Possible" "And Sarah said, God has made me to laugh; all who hear will laugh with me" (Genesis 21:6, AMP). Is there a dream or promise in your heart that seems impossible? Sarah was 90 years old when God gave her a son. After the birth of Isaac, whose name actually means laughter, Sarah was so full of the joy of the Lord that she just had to laugh! What looked impossible with man became possible with God. Building Blocks Adoption Services, Inc. an Ohio Christian International and Domestic Adoption Agency
Breakdown of adoption fees
• At least one parent must be a US citizen. • Both parents must travel to Russia • A completed adoption home study must be completed by a licensed social worker and licensed agency. • Prospective parents must agree to obtain the required post adoption reports at their cost after the adoption is finalized.
Referrals for an International Adoption in Russia:
• Infant Adoption • Toddler Adoption • Sibling Adoption • Multiple Unrelated children • Children age 1 year and older are available for adoption placement. • Referrals of boys and girls are usually made through a blind trip • Adoptive parents can choose the gender and age range of their referral. • Adoptive parents can adopt more then one child at a time. Once you arrive in Russia you will be met by a representative. You will then be transported to the region chosen at the beginning of the process. The child is matched by the Ministry of Education (MOE) through an accredited Russia Adoption Agency*. The MOE will have already designated a child for you to meet that substantially meets the characteristics that you have requested (such as male, female, age …). It will then be your decision as to whether to adopt that particular child. The availability of multiple referrals in a region is unknown. Please remember that there may be limited medical information available as to a particular child. Because of that, Building Blocks encourages and assists parents in seeking advice from American trained physicians who are experienced in reviewing and interpreting the medical information that you will receive on a child available for adoption in Russia. This physician can also prepare you before you travel to Russia regarding what questions to ask, how to interact with a child, what information to gather to help in the evaluation of the child referred.
Children are available for a International Adoptions in Russia are for the following reasons:
• Parents relinquish their rights due to lack of income • Teenage Pregnancy • Parents rights are relinquished by children services • The parents are deceased • The children are referred at approx. 10 months of age and older
Travel Required for a International Adoption in Russia: Russian adoption law requires two trips. The first trip will be one week or less in duration, 1-3 months after your paperwork is recevied in Russia. Generally, regions will require both parents to make the first trip but some regions will require only one parent. The time between the first trip and the second trip will vary by region (averages 2–4 months). Both parents travel on the second trip and appear in court to complete their adoption of their child from Russia. After the court hearing one parent may return home while the other parent stays to complete the remaining legal paperwork and process. The second trip will generally last from 10-21 days, again, depending on region requirements. When families arrive in the region,a representative will greet you at the airport and escort you to your prearranged accommodations. You will receive preparation for the processes of an international adoption and what to expect while in Russia. The representative will provide translation, transportation, guidance and help, as well as escorting you to all official appointments while in Russia. There is usually plenty of time to sightsee and witness the attractions of your region and learn of your child’s culture.
International Adoption in Russia: Orphanages • All the children reside in baby homes or orphanages. Most of the orphanages are well maintained and clean. • The caretaker to orphan ratio is approximately 1:10. The orphanages are usually divided by age groups, 0- 3 years of age, 3-6 years of age and 6 an older. • The children do attend classes and socialize with other children. Russian Orphanage Opportunity Fund - Provides high quality education for children in Russian orphanages. Time line for an International Adoption in Russia An adoption from Russia generally takes 10-12 months from the time you submit your application until your adoption is final overseas. Accreditation Building Blocks Adoption Service Inc, is not accredited through the Russian Federation. Our agency will asst you with your dossier, immigration processing, homestudy, education, assist with travel arrangements and post adoption requirements. Families will work with a Russian accredited agency, Beacon House Adoptions for their in country Russian adoption process. Building Blocks Adoption, A Christian Adoption Agency We believe God is in control of our destiny and with God all things are possible. We believe adoption is a biblical principle and that All of God's orphan children deserve the right to a family
International Adoption in Russia: Orphanages
• All the children reside in baby homes or orphanages. Most of the orphanages are well maintained and clean. • The caretaker to orphan ratio is approximately 1:10. The orphanages are usually divided by age groups, 0- 3 years of age, 3-6 years of age and 6 an older. • The children do attend classes and socialize with other children. Russian Orphanage Opportunity Fund - Provides high quality education for children in Russian orphanages.
Time line for an International Adoption in Russia An adoption from Russia generally takes 10-12 months from the time you submit your application until your adoption is final overseas. Accreditation Building Blocks Adoption Service Inc, is not accredited through the Russian Federation. Our agency will asst you with your dossier, immigration processing, homestudy, education, assist with travel arrangements and post adoption requirements. Families will work with a Russian accredited agency, Beacon House Adoptions for their in country Russian adoption process. Building Blocks Adoption, A Christian Adoption Agency We believe God is in control of our destiny and with God all things are possible. We believe adoption is a biblical principle and that All of God's orphan children deserve the right to a family