Children : The children available in Bulgaria are usually 18 months and up. Children are generally healthy and are of Roma (gypsy), turkish, and caucasian descent. Special needs children are also available.

Requirements : Married couples and single women (over 25) may apply. Preference given to families with one or no children. It is preferable that no more than 45 years be between the parents and child. Single women and parents with more than 2 children are asked to adopt a child 3 and older.

Adoption Process : Families must complete a dossier to submit to the Bulgarian authorities. A referral of a child will be made by the Ministry of Justice in Bulgaria. Once parents have accepted a referral, they may make the first trip to visit the child.

Travel : Parents may make the first trip to Bulgaria (5 to 7 days) to visit the child shortly after receiving the referral. After the adoption is completed, families may arrange for their child be escorted home from Bulgaria, or make a second trip of approximately 3-5 days.

Timeframe : The program is currently taking 18-24 months from start to finish due to the backlog from the recent law changes.