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We place children from the ages of 6 months to 16 years. Though the most frequent request is for children under 2 years old, we are committed to finding loving homes for older and special needs children too. Sibling groups are also looking for homes. Many families adopt two or more unrelated children and create their own sibling groups.

Due to Hague requirements, all adoptive families must complete a minimum of 10 hours of adoption-related education before their home study can be finalized. We have partnered with Adoption Learning Partners to offer this education online. The fees are set by ALP and are subject to change. KidsFirst also maintains a lending library and educational resource binder, both of which are available to families at all times.
We place children from the ages of 6 months to 16 years. Though the most frequent request is for children under 2 years old, we are committed to finding loving homes for older and special needs children too. Sibling groups are also looking for homes. Many families adopt two or more unrelated children and create their own sibling groups.

Due to Hague requirements, all adoptive families must complete a minimum of 10 hours of adoption-related education before their home study can be finalized. We have partnered with Adoption Learning Partners to offer this education online. The fees are set by ALP and are subject to change. KidsFirst also maintains a lending library and educational resource binder, both of which are available to families at all times.

What we provide

One-On-One Communication

One-on-one communication with adoptive parents to ensure that they fully understand which programs and situations are best for them.

Responsive Help

Close communication with our representatives abroad and timely responses when issues arise.

Information

We will provide you with as much information as possible to ensure that both the needs of the child and adoptive family are considered as we find a match.

Guidance

Guidance to ensure that every adoptive parent consults with top specialists to understand the medical needs and personality traits of any child considered for adoption.

Step-By-Step Guidance

Step-by-step guidance through the adoption process, from match to finalization. We will continue to support families post-adoption by providing resources for years following placement.

Compassion

It is our goal to see children thrive in loving families. That is why we work and why we pour our heart and souls into ensuring the success of each adoption.

International Waiting Children

Also, head over to our Waiting Children page to look at the profiles of international children who are ready and waiting to be adopted!

This page is password protected to ensure the privacy of our waiting children. To gain access, simply email us here, and we will send you a password to enter the page. For more information on any waiting child, feel free to call our agency, or request more information by completing our contact form.
Also, head over to our Waiting Children page to look at the profiles of international children who are ready and waiting to be adopted!

This page is password protected to ensure the privacy of our waiting children. To gain access, simply email us here, and we will send you a password to enter the page. For more information on any waiting child, feel free to call our agency, or request more information by completing our contact form.
Waiting Children

Adoption in Bulgaria

Bulgaria has a very straight-forward and transparent adoption process, which generally requires short stays in Bulgaria. Our overseas team is knowledgeable about the well-being of the children and will provide information about the child's health including the physical, social, and psychological development of the child. We have a waiting child program in Bulgaria to match children with adoptive parents. We maintain constant communication with our overseas partners to find waiting children who will be a good match with our adoptive parents.

Parent Eligibility

  • Couples and single women
  • Must be at least 25 years old
  • Cannot be more than 50 years older than the child

Child Profiles

  • Children range in age from 2 to 15 years old.
  • The most common medical issues in Bulgarian children tend to be from a lack of prenatal care by the birthmother.
  • The most common special needs tend to be from delays in psychomotor development, hydrocephaly (sometimes with a shunt administered), and cerebral palsy.
  • Children are mostly raised in orphanages, however, they may also be in foster homes.
  • The children being placed for adoption are generally of Roma or Turkish descent. Bulgaria also has a large Slavic population.
  • Bulgaria provides very detailed referral information. Each child's referral includes a picture, detailed medical report, and sometimes videos. Additional information can be provided through our international coordinators.

Average Wait

  • For healthy children up to 3 years old, the wait time can be approximately 4 years.
  • For healthy children 4-7 years old, the wait time can be approximately 3-4 years.
  • For healthy children older than 7, the wait time can be approximately 2-3 years.
  • For sibling groups, the wait time is dependent on the age of the children.
  • For special needs children, there may be no wait time. Once the child has been selected by a family, a referral can be held up for 6 months while the necessary paperwork is completed. Contact us to find a list of current waiting children, and learn more about them.

Travel

Families travel approximately 2-3 months after accepting a referral. The first trip lasts 1 week, and both parents must travel. The second trip takes place 3-4 months after the first. This trip is 1 week long and only one parent must travel, if both cannot.

The court date for a Bulgarian adoption is not attended by the family, and takes place in the time between both trips. This will be handled by our Bulgarian partners.

Requirements & Process

To begin a Bulgarian adoption, each family must complete a Hague-approved home study and dossier. We walk our families through each stop of the dossier process, which is shorter for Bulgaria than for most countries.

Once these two steps are complete, they will be submitted to Bulgaria's Ministry of Justice.
Bulgaria has a very straight-forward and transparent adoption process, which generally requires short stays in Bulgaria. Our overseas team is knowledgeable about the well-being of the children and will provide information about the child's health including the physical, social, and psychological development of the child. We have a waiting child program in Bulgaria to match children with adoptive parents. We maintain constant communication with our overseas partners to find waiting children who will be a good match with our adoptive parents.

Parent Eligibility

  • Couples and single women
  • Must be at least 25 years old
  • Cannot be more than 50 years older than the child

Child Profiles

  • Children range in age from 2 to 15 years old.
  • The most common medical issues in Bulgarian children tend to be from a lack of prenatal care by the birthmother.
  • The most common special needs tend to be from delays in psychomotor development, hydrocephaly (sometimes with a shunt administered), and cerebral palsy.
  • Children are mostly raised in orphanages, however, they may also be in foster homes.
  • The children being placed for adoption are generally of Roma or Turkish descent. Bulgaria also has a large Slavic population.
  • Bulgaria provides very detailed referral information. Each child's referral includes a picture, detailed medical report, and sometimes videos. Additional information can be provided through our international coordinators.

Average Wait

  • For healthy children up to 3 years old, the wait time can be approximately 4 years.
  • For healthy children 4-7 years old, the wait time can be approximately 3-4 years.
  • For healthy children older than 7, the wait time can be approximately 2-3 years.
  • For sibling groups, the wait time is dependent on the age of the children.
  • For special needs children, there may be no wait time. Once the child has been selected by a family, a referral can be held up for 6 months while the necessary paperwork is completed. Contact us to find a list of current waiting children, and learn more about them.

Travel

Families travel approximately 2-3 months after accepting a referral. The first trip lasts 1 week, and both parents must travel. The second trip takes place 3-4 months after the first. This trip is 1 week long and only one parent must travel, if both cannot.

The court date for a Bulgarian adoption is not attended by the family, and takes place in the time between both trips. This will be handled by our Bulgarian partners.

Requirements & Process

To begin a Bulgarian adoption, each family must complete a Hague-approved home study and dossier. We walk our families through each stop of the dossier process, which is shorter for Bulgaria than for most countries.

Once these two steps are complete, they will be submitted to Bulgaria's Ministry of Justice.

Adoption in The Dominican Republic

KidsFirst International Adoption began working in the Dominican Republic in February 2016. Our partner in the country is Madelaine Diaz Jimenez.

Parent Eligibility

  • Married couples only
  • Must be married at least 5 years
  • Must be at least 30 years old, and no more than 50 years older than the child

Child Profiles

  • Children up for adoption in the Dominican Republic are generally orphaned due to voluntary or involuntary termination of parental rights, the death of a parent, or the inability of a parent to provide adequate care because they already have children or are parenting a child with special needs. Many children are abandoned at the hospital after birth.
  • The most common medical issues in Bulgarian children tend to be from a lack of prenatal care by the birthmother.
  • The most common special needs tend to be from delays in psychomotor development, hydrocephaly (sometimes with a shunt administered), and cerebral palsy.
  • Children are mostly raised in orphanages, however, they may also be in foster homes.
  • The children being placed for adoption are generally of Roma or Turkish descent. Bulgaria also has a large Slavic population.
  • Bulgaria provides very detailed referral information. Each child's referral includes a picture, detailed medical report, and sometimes videos. Additional information can be provided through our international coordinators.

Average Wait

  • The wait time to receive a child referral depends on your medical preferences and the age of the child.
  • For healthy children 4-7 years old, the wait time can be approximately 3-4 years.
  • For children 8 months to 3 years old, the wait time can be approximately 1.5 years.
  • For children 5-8 years old, the wait time may be less than a year.
  • For children older than 8, a family may be matched within a few months.

Travel

Prospective parents are required to travel for one trip. Both parents must be in the country for approximately 5 weeks for a socialization and cohabitation period.

After this time, one parent may return home, giving the other parent power of attorney to complete the legal process, which can take an additional 2.5 to 3 months. Friends of family members may join the parent in the Dominican Republic for the remainder of the trip.

Requirements & Process

To begin an adoption in the Dominican Republic, each family must complete a Hague-approved home study and dossier. KidsFirst will help you prepare these documents and walk you through every step. The dossier requires a medical certificate, psychological evaluation, and FBI clearance, among other things.

Once these two steps are complete, they will be submitted to the adoption authorities at CONANI for review. Once the dossier is approved, the family is placed on a waiting list for referral.
KidsFirst International Adoption began working in the Dominican Republic in February 2016. Our partner in the country is Madelaine Diaz Jimenez.

Parent Eligibility

  • Married couples only
  • Must be married at least 5 years
  • Must be at least 30 years old, and no more than 50 years older than the child

Child Profiles

Children up for adoption in the Dominican Republic are generally orphaned due to voluntary or involuntary termination of parental rights, the death of a parent, or the inability of a parent to provide adequate care because they already have children or are parenting a child with special needs. Many children are abandoned at the hospital after birth.

Requirements & Process

To begin an adoption in the Dominican Republic, each family must complete a Hague-approved home study and dossier. KidsFirst will help you prepare these documents and walk you through every step. The dossier requires a medical certificate, psychological evaluation, and FBI clearance, among other things.

Once these two steps are complete, they will be submitted to the adoption authorities at CONANI for review. Once the dossier is approved, the family is placed on a waiting list for referral.

Average Wait

  • The wait time to receive a child referral depends on your medical preferences and the age of the child.
  • For children 8 months to 3 years old, the wait time can be approximately 1.5 years.
  • For children 3-5 years old, the wait time can range from 1 to 1.5 years.
  • For children 5-8 years old, the wait time may be less than a year.
  • For children older than 8, a family may be matched within a few months.

Travel

Prospective parents are required to travel for one trip. Both parents must be in the country for approximately 5 weeks for a socialization and cohabitation period.

After this time, one parent may return home, giving the other parent power of attorney to complete the legal process, which can take an additional 2.5 to 3 months. Friends of family members may join the parent in the Dominican Republic for the remainder of the trip.

Adoption in Poland

KidsFirst International Adoption began working in Poland in July 2015. Our partner in the country is Marta Kuczewska.

Parent Eligibility

  • Couples and single women
  • Couples must be married for at least 3 years
  • Must be at least 25 years old, and no more than 40 years older than the child
  • At least one parent must be a US citizen

Child Profiles

  • Children up for adoption in Poland are generally orphaned due to voluntary or involuntary termination of parental rights, the death of a parent, or the inability of a parent to provide the child with adequate care. There are many sibling groups and children with medical needs who are available for adoption. Children over 13 years old must give their consent for an adoption to take place. The children are generally raised in orphanages or foster homes.
  • The most common medical issues in Bulgarian children tend to be from a lack of prenatal care by the birthmother.
  • The most common special needs tend to be from delays in psychomotor development, hydrocephaly (sometimes with a shunt administered), and cerebral palsy.
  • Children are mostly raised in orphanages, however, they may also be in foster homes.
  • The children being placed for adoption are generally of Roma or Turkish descent. Bulgaria also has a large Slavic population.
  • Bulgaria provides very detailed referral information. Each child's referral includes a picture, detailed medical report, and sometimes videos. Additional information can be provided through our international coordinators.

Average Wait

  • The wait time to receive a child referral depends on your medical preferences and the age of the child.
  • For healthy children 4-7 years old, the wait time can be approximately 3-4 years.
  • For children up to 7 years old, the wait time can be approximately 12-15 months.
  • For a sibling group up to 10 years old, the wait time can be approximately 6-12 months
  • For a child with special needs up to 3 years old, the wait time can be approximately 12 months.
  • For a child with special needs up to age 5, the wait time can be approximately 6 months.

Travel

Prospective parents are required to travel for one longer trip (approximately 8 weeks), or two separate trips (approximately one week for the first, and six weeks for the second). The duration of the trips depends on the decision of a judge, and the region where the child resides. Poland requires a bonding period for adoptive parents to acquaint with the child. This can take 10 days to a month.​​Both parents are required to be in the country during this time, and children from the family are encouraged to attend as well. After the bonding period, there will be a court hearing that both parents must attend. After this hearing, one parent may leave the country if needed. It takes about 2-3 weeks to receive the court's official approval.

Requirements & Process

To begin a Polish adoption, each family must complete a Hague-approved home study and dossier. The dossier requires a medical certificate and FBI clearance. We walk our families through each step of the dossier process.

Once these two steps are complete, they will be submitted to Poland.
KidsFirst International Adoption began working in Poland in July 2015. Our partner in the country is Marta Kuczewska.

Parent Eligibility

  • Couples and single women
  • Couples must be married for at least 3 years
  • Must be at least 25 years old, and no more than 40 years older than the child
  • At least one parent must be a US citizen

Child Profiles

Children up for adoption in Poland are generally orphaned due to voluntary or involuntary termination of parental rights, the death of a parent, or the inability of a parent to provide the child with adequate care. There are many sibling groups and children with medical needs who are available for adoption. Children over 13 years old must give their consent for an adoption to take place. The children are generally raised in orphanages or foster homes.

Requirements & Process

To begin a Polish adoption, each family must complete a Hague-approved home study and dossier. The dossier requires a medical certificate and FBI clearance. We walk our families through each step of the dossier process.

Once these two steps are complete, they will be submitted to Poland.

Average Wait

  • The wait time to receive a child referral depends on your medical preferences and the age of the child.
  • For children up to 7 years old, the wait time can be approximately 12-15 months.
  • For a sibling group up to 7 years old, the wait time can be approximately 12 months.
  • For a sibling group up to 10 years old, the wait time can be approximately 6-12 months
  • For a child with special needs up to 3 years old, the wait time can be approximately 12 months.
  • For a child with special needs up to age 5, the wait time can be approximately 6 months.

Travel

Prospective parents are required to travel for one longer trip (approximately 8 weeks), or two separate trips (approximately one week for the first, and six weeks for the second). The duration of the trips depends on the decision of a judge, and the region where the child resides. Poland requires a bonding period for adoptive parents to acquaint with the child. This can take 10 days to a month.​​Both parents are required to be in the country during this time, and children from the family are encouraged to attend as well. After the bonding period, there will be a court hearing that both parents must attend. After this hearing, one parent may leave the country if needed. It takes about 2-3 weeks to receive the court's official approval.

Adoption in Ukraine

This agency is very excited to work with adoptions in Ukraine since this is where KidsFirst director, Inna Pecar, is originally from. Inna understands the culture, language, and the needs of the children. Ukraine is not a Hague country yet but does require families that adopt to follow the Hague process. Single men and women are not allowed to adopt from Ukraine. Ukraine approves families that are heterosexual couples only. Ukraine does not require medical information on the child before traveling. KidsFirst connects families to great specialists to help families understand the disabilities of children. We have over 20 years of experience in international adoptions. We provide services and resources to help understand the children and their conditions. At KidsFirst, we are dedicated to guiding you through every step of the process including home studies, trip preparation, understanding medical disabilities of children, etc.

Parent Eligibility

  • Couples and single women
  • Must be at least 25 years old, and no more than 50 years older than the child
  • Cannot be more than 50 years older than the child

Child Profiles

  • Children up for adoption in Ukraine are generally 5 years or older. Sibling groups may include a younger child. Ukrainian children typically have Caucasian features.
  • The most common medical issues in Bulgarian children tend to be from a lack of prenatal care by the birthmother.
  • The most common special needs tend to be from delays in psychomotor development, hydrocephaly (sometimes with a shunt administered), and cerebral palsy.
  • Children are mostly raised in orphanages, however, they may also be in foster homes.
  • The children being placed for adoption are generally of Roma or Turkish descent. Bulgaria also has a large Slavic population.
  • Bulgaria provides very detailed referral information. Each child's referral includes a picture, detailed medical report, and sometimes videos. Additional information can be provided through our international coordinators.

Average Wait

  • In Ukraine, referrals are not presented to prospective adoptive parents prior to travel. Parents must travel to Ukraine to meet the child in person.
  • No medical information is given prior to traveling, however, the agency will do everything possible to ensure a successful match. Our Ukrainian coordinators will do the same.
  • If the adoptive family is interested in consulting with a Ukrainian medical specialist, we can help you arrange that.
  • For sibling groups, the wait time is dependent on the age of the children.
  • For special needs children, there may be no wait time. Once the child has been selected by a family, a referral can be held up for 6 months while the necessary paperwork is completed. Contact us to find a list of current waiting children, and learn more about them.

Travel

Families' travel on their first trip is generally around 1-3 months after submitting their dossier. This trip can be up to 1 month in length, and both parents must travel.

Families generally travel for their second trip 1-2 months later. This trip generally lasts only 7-9 days, and it is acceptable for only one parent to travel.

Requirements & Process

To begin a Ukrainian adoption, each family must complete a home study and dossier. We walk our families through each step of the dossier process. It takes about 1.5 months to translate and submit a dossier once it has been completed.

The family can begin planning their travels once the ministry has accepted their application.
This agency is very excited to work with adoptions in Ukraine since this is where KidsFirst director, Inna Pecar, is originally from. Inna understands the culture, language, and the needs of the children. Ukraine is not a Hague country yet but does require families that adopt to follow the Hague process. Single men and women are not allowed to adopt from Ukraine. Ukraine approves families that are heterosexual couples only. Ukraine does not require medical information on the child before traveling. KidsFirst connects families to great specialists to help families understand the disabilities of children. We have over 20 years of experience in international adoptions. We provide services and resources to help understand the children and their conditions. At KidsFirst, we are dedicated to guiding you through every step of the process including home studies, trip preparation, understanding medical disabilities of children, etc.

Parent Eligibility

  • Couples and single women
  • Must be at least 25 years old, and no more than 50 years older than the child

Child Profiles

Children up for adoption in Ukraine are generally 5 years or older. Sibling groups may include a younger child. Ukrainian children typically have Caucasian features.

Requirements & Process

To begin a Ukrainian adoption, each family must complete a home study and dossier. We walk our families through each step of the dossier process. It takes about 1.5 months to translate and submit a dossier once it has been completed.

The family can begin planning their travels once the ministry has accepted their application.

Average Wait

  • In Ukraine, referrals are not presented to prospective adoptive parents prior to travel. Parents must travel to Ukraine to meet the child in person.
  • No medical information is given prior to traveling, however, the agency will do everything possible to ensure a successful match. Our Ukrainian coordinators will do the same.
  • If the adoptive family is interested in consulting with a Ukrainian medical specialist, we can help you arrange that.

Travel

Families' travel on their first trip is generally around 1-3 months after submitting their dossier. This trip can be up to 1 month in length, and both parents must travel.

Families generally travel for their second trip 1-2 months later. This trip generally lasts only 7-9 days, and it is acceptable for only one parent to travel.

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