Adopting in Moldova
Children’s Adoption Services has a long history of partnership with Moldova. Once your dossier is submitted, adoptions may be completed in one year, especially for waiting children. During your in-country travel, there are plenty of opportunities for bonding visits.
Children Available for Adoption:
- Children ages 2 years and older with special needs
- Older children and sibling groups who are considered healthy
Parent Requirements:
- Married couples at least 25 years old and married for at least 3 years
- Single women 25 years or older
- Adoptive parents must be between 18 to 48 years older than the adoptive child
Travel Requirements
- Two trips to Moldova
- First Trip: 6 weeks
- Second Trip: 3 weeks
- There will be 1-3 months between trips
Adoption Timeline
- 2 to 9+ months from dossier to referral
- 2 to 4 months from referral to first trip