Adoptions from Russia quick facts.
Number of Adoptions from Russia:
2007: 3,710
2006: 3,706
2005: 4,639
2004: 5,878
2003: 5,209
2002: 4,939
Source: INS Immigration Statistics
49% Female
7% under 1 year of age
65% 1 – 4 years of age
Estimated Cost: $35,000+
Profile of Children: 6 months to 16 years; in 2006, 65% were between 1 and 4 years old; 27% were 5 years and over. Sibling groups and children with special needs are available.
Parent Ages: No age restrictions by Russian government, except that prospective single parents must be at least 16 years older than the child they are adopting.
Family Status: The Russian government has no rules about length of marriage or number of children in the household. Singles are permitted to adopt.
Travel: Usually two trips required, one to accept the referral and one to complete the adoption. Most regions require both parents to see the child before the referral is accepted, but one parent can make the second trip.
Timeline: From completed dossier to referral, about 6 to 12 months, though currently irregular.
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