Romanian Adoptions  

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Referral: When we receive a referral on your behalf, we send you a picture and a medical record of the child. The child selection is done according to the recommendation of the home study. Refusal of a referral is accepted for medical reasons. Once a particular child is selected, we will make sure that the adoption procedures are finalized in the shortest possible time.

Through our staff in Romania we will apply on your behalf for an adoption hearing.

International travel: To finalize your adoption in Romania, the prospective adoptive parent(s) have to personally observe the child during the adoption process. This requires travel to Romania. We may assist you with travel arrange­ments, lodging and transportation throughout Romania. You have to be prepared to spend approximately one week there. You will spend most of the time with your child. A nanny will be available during your stay in Romania, but you must bring the necessary supplies for the child (formula, clothing, etc.) If you cannot travel due to medical/emotional reasons or due to national safety reasons, the child can be brought to the US with an escort. The adoption must be finalized in the US within 60 days after the child’s arrival. If you wish to see the child in Romania before the adoption takes place you can do so. We then bring the child home with an escort when the procedures are finalized.

Child’s Visa: will be issued by the US Embassy in Bucharest.

Additional services and support: Romania offers the option of foster care. Foster care will provide individual attention to the child’s physical, social, cognitive, and emotional growth. In foster care the risk of the child’s contracting infectious diseases common to institutions is reduced.

Paperwork: Following is the paperwork included in the adoption dossier.

Ø      Form I-600A - approved by regional Immigration and Naturalization Office.

Ø      Form I-600 - will be filled at the US Embassy in Romania.

Ø      Proof of citizenship - Birth certificate or Certificate of citizenship, copy of US Passport.

Ø      Proof of Marriage and Prior Divorce(s), if any.

Ø      Home Study

Ø      Police Record

Ø      Generic Declaration of Adoption – describing the child’s age and gender.

Ø      Power of Attorney – for Van Dyke, Inc. and its agents/employees and associates to represent you and be able to sign all necessary papers regarding the adoption.

Ø      Medical Record – a letter (one for each member of the family) from your family physician stating your physical and mental health condition.