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Adoption from Russia is a complex process which involves the efforts of many people and several branches of government. AURORA is currently partnering with an accredited agency for the Russian adoption program. The role of AURORA is to help the prospective adoptive family prepare dossier, assist the family with travel arrangements and to provide pre and post adoption support. AURORA will submit the dossier to the accredited agency and the accredited agency submits the dossier to the Central Authority in Russia. Afterwards, the accredited agency provides the family with information on a preferred child or the family may obtain a referral during their first trip to Russia.
*Parent Eligibility:*
- Married couples (married for at least 1 year)
- Single females (must be at least 25 years old)
- Both parents must be US citizens
- Clear medical report
- No criminal background
- Age restrictions vary throughout Russia
*Children available: **
*Infants, toddlers, older children and sibling groups are available for international adoption. In most cases Russia does not provide information about the child prior to family's travel. However, the amount of referral information that you will receive depends on the region where you will be adopting. Regardless of the region, once you arrive in the country, you will receive complete medical and history on the child. You will also have an opportunity to meet the orphanage doctor and caregivers, who will share the child's information with you. Most Russian children appear Caucasian, but there are also children of Gypsy and Asian heritage.
*Waiting time:*
The wait time for a referral is usually 4-9 months after you submit your completed adoption documents (registration packet).
*Travel:*
Russia requires two trips to complete the adoption. On the first trip adoptive parents will meet their child or children and have the opportunity to meet the orphanage doctor and caregivers. It's not mandatory, however it is recommended that both parents travel for the first trip to meet and bond with their child. Both parents must be present for the court hearing, which takes place at the beginning of the second trip.
The length of the trips will depend on the region, but on average families will spend:
First trip: 3 - 5 days in Russia
Second trip: 7 - 22 days in Russia (due to the mandatory 10 day waiting period after the court hearing)
During the second trip adoptive parents will visit their child or children before the court hearing, have their court hearing, receive child's documents, and also spend several days in Moscow to complete the medical exam for the child and the interview at the US Embassy.
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Russian program