The Armenia program is a small program. Once current families move through the process we will accept new families into the program.
Read the most recent news about our Armenia adoption program (click here to read).
“My wife’s initial research into adoption from Armenia revealed CAS to have the only consistently successful program operating there over the last few years.”
-S. P.
Quick Reference
Children:
Age: 8 months and older
Parent Requirements:
Age: 30-49
Marriage: Married or single women
Heritage: Armenian
Estimated Process Timeline
From Dossier to referral: 4-9 months
From referral to travel: 3-5 months
Travel: 2 trips, 1-3 days & 2-23 days
Children Available
The children range in age from birth to 12 years. They are well cared for in orphanages and each child’s health and development is monitored closely.
Eligible Applicants
Armenia prefers children are adopted by parents who can demonstrate Armenian heritage. Families applying to the program must also be less than 49 years of age and 20 years older than the child. Single women and married couples are accepted into the Armenia Program.
Program & Process
Your completed dossier of required documents is sent to our representative in Armenia and translated into Eastern Armenian. The Government Adoption Committee reserves the right to request additional documentation on a case-by-case basis. Your dossier is hand-delivered to the special committee on adoptions under the Armenian Prime Minister’s Office for approval. Approval times vary. The search for your child can now begin.
Once the child is identified, information will be provided to you about the child’s health. Your referral will consist of 1-2 photographs plus a brief medical and social history.
Upon acceptance of your referral, the child’s documents and your dossier begin the final approval process. This process takes approximately 4-5 months.
After the Prime Minister’s approval is granted, you may travel to Armenia to attend court. The visa is obtained at the US Embassy in Yerevan. Families travel for one trip of about 25 days.
You will be met at the airport and reside in a host apartment or hotel. During your stay you will have the opportunity to experience the culture and typical Armenian family life. You will be assisted every step of the way with an English speaking CAS representative.
The Country
The beautiful country of Armenia borders Azerbaijan, Republic of Georgia and Turkey. The climate is similar to the southeastern section of the United States. Armenia’s terrain is rocky and dry, as evidenced by the architecture and striking structural use of stone.
The country is predominately Orthodox and the people are from fair to dark olive complexion with dark hair.
If you are interested in adopting from Armenia, Contact Allie Weldon, Armenia program coordinator.
Further Reading
General
Armenia: Portraits of Survival and Hope—Donald E. Miller, Lorna Touryan Miller & Jerry Bernt
Edge of Time: Traveling in Armenia and Karabagh—Matthew Karanian & Robert Kurkjian
Armenia: The Bradt Travel Guide—Nicholas Holding
Armenia: A Rugged Land, an Enduring People—Lucine Kasbarian
Lonely Planet Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan—Tom Masters, Richard Plunkett
The Stone Garden Guide: Armenia and Karabagh—Matthew Karanian, et al
For Kids
A Weave of Words: An Armenian Tale—Robert D. San Souci & Raul Colon
The Contest: An Armenian Folktale—Nonny Hogrogian
The Golden Bracelet—David Kherdian & Nonny Horogian
Drop of Honey—Djemma Bider, Armen Kojoyian