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The time frame involved in adopting a child is comprised of many parts. Every adoption involves acquiring documents, filling out the forms, scheduling and writing the home study, waiting for a child assignment, and processing the documents. The adoption agency actually has control over only a few of these elements. The rest depends upon the adoptive parents and the government agencies involved. Also the time involved can change from one month to the next depending upon a variety of factors: government changes, the number of children needing families and the number of families who are currently in process to adopt. We estimate it will take up to 18 months from time of submission of dossier to country to the placement of a child.
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Who can adopt from Kyrgyzstan?
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Married couples 30-55 years of age and single women 30-50 years old. Kyrgyzstan has no requirement regarding the length of marriage or prior divorces but instead looks at the strength of the current marriage and relationship history. A minimum marriage length of 2 years is recommended. Families may have up to 4 children at home and have a minimum annual income of $30,000.
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Can we choose to adopt either a boy or a girl?
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No, country officials have asked families to be open to a child of either gender.
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What is the profile of children to be adopted?
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Boys, girls - older than 3 yrs. and sibling groups. Health conditions vary. Children may have mild correctable medical conditions. Even healthy children generally have experienced some malnutrition and developmental delay. Children are abandoned by their birth parents and brought by local authorities to the Orphanage care. These children remain under the guardianship of the Baby Home or Orphanage until time of adoption.
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How old are the children?
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Children of all ages need homes, so families are encouraged to consider as broad an age range as they feel prepared for. Families are welcome to specify in the adoption application letter their desire to adopt a child as young as possible.
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How do the children come into care?
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Most of the children come into care after being abandoned, relinquished or after the death of their parents.
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How are Families selected for children?
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When reviewing your dossier the Ministry of Education and Science in Bishkek will consider the type of child you request in light of the children available for matching when they review your dossier. Your adoption application will indicate your requested age range, gender, and health preference. The Ministry of Education will then consider your family’s age, specific child request, and children available and will try to match you as closely to your request as possible. The Regional Court has final authority to grant an adoption.
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Where do children live while they are in Kyrgyzstan?
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Young children 0-4 years old live in baby homes.
Older children 4-18 years old live in orphanages or boarding schools.
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What kind of information is available about the children?
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Prior to the trip, an adoptive family will receive information about a child's gender, date of birth, photo, medical condition and social characteristics.
During the trip all of a child's information will be disclosed to the family, which includes: medical, social and legal information. The adoptive family is allowed to take photos and videos of the child during the visitations.
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What kind of medical care do children receive?
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Children usually receive regular check-ups and vaccinations as needed. Acute care is provided at area hospitals.
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Do adoptive families travel to Kyrgyzstan to bring home their child?
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Yes, There are 2 trips. Kyrgyzstan authorities require that both spouses travel to Kyrgyzstan to meet their child in one trip (10-15 days) and bring the child home in the second trip (7-10 days). Families must also travel to Almaty during the second trip, Kazakhstan to process the adoptive child’s U.S. visa. While you are in Almaty Holt's staff will assist you with all phases of your trip, from logistical arrangements to adoption processing.
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How do I arrange my adoption trip?
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Holt provides travel planning and support. Holt can recommend a travel agency who is experienced with adoption travel and understands the unique needs of adoptive parents. Our staff also facilitates arrangements overseas, including: transportation, hotel recommendations, reservations, setting appointments with child care agencies, and advice on related preparations for the trip. You are responsible for the round-trip tickets from your hometown to the region in Kyrgyzstan where you child resides with three days stop in Bishkek and three days stop in Almaty on your way home. You will also need to buy a one way ticket for your child to travel from the region of child's residence to Bishkek, Almaty and then home.
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Can I adopt more than one child?
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Sibling groups are available for intercountry adoption. Holt does not support placing unrelated children at the same time.
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What kind of information do families receive during the adoption process?
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Families receive a Kyrgyzstan Program Adoption Process Packets after their formal application has been submitted. Our instructions walk families through each step of the adoption process. Holt staff is available by phone or e-mail for consultation and advice to help you complete your application and dossier properly, discuss travel, advise you regarding your child referral, and to explain post-placement requirements.
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