The Moldovan Parliament passed a new law concerning adoptions on May 28, 2010. This law will require children to be placed and remain on the registry for a period of two years. Children with medical conditions may qualify for a reduction to 12 months on the registry. The court process for adoption will also change. A prosecutor will now represent the child(ren) in court. Potential adoptive families may also be required to answer more questions in court concerning their adoption. These new procedures will be implemented over the next few months and will be fully enforced by January 2011.
Read the most recent news about our Moldova adoption program (click here to read).
Quick Reference
Children:
Age: 2 years and older
Parent Requirements:
Age: 25-50
Marriage: Married and single women
Estimated Process Timeline:
From dossier to referral: 3 to 9 months
From referral to travel: 2 weeks to 4 months
Travel: 2 trips: 7-10 days each
Program & Process
Families submit a completed dossier for registration with the National Adoption Authority through the Ministry of Social Protection. Referrals are expected approximately 2 to 9 months after the dossier is submitted. Information consist of medical reports and pictures of the child(ren).
After the child is identified and has been accepted, the paperwork on the adoptive family and child will proceed to USCIS approval and then to court. A court hearing is held and both parents should attend. A 20-day wait for court approval plus 10 to 60 days for paper processing follows the court hearing. You will return in approximately one to two months to bring your child home. An escort meets you at the airport and remains with you throughout your adoption process. While in Moldova, you may stay in a hotel or apartment. An exit visa for your child is secured in Bucharest, Romania.
Post-adoption reports with photos of the child are required for up to three years after the adoption. One final report is submitted at the fifth year. You must register your child at the Moldova Embassy in the U.S. within 30 days of your arrival home.
The Country
Moldova is a small country which gained its independence from Russia in 1991. It is nestled between the countries of Ukraine and Romania. The country is working diligently to secure economic stability, and orphanage conditions have improved greatly in the last 5 years.
Moldova and North Carolina share a unique relationship through the Partnership for Peace initiative. Committees from Moldova and N. C. exchange ideas, technology and resources. CAS is an active partner in this relationship.
If you are interested in adopting from Moldova, contact Julie Glandt, Moldova Program Coordinator.
Click here to read the blog of a family how adopted two girls from Moldova.
