Children’s Hope International is partnered with VESTA, a Bulgarian Hague accredited non-governmental organization dedicated to the well being of orphaned and abandoned children. Together, we are working to unite these children with loving adoptive families. Children, ages 18 months to 14 years old are available for adoption.
The ethnic background of most of the children available is Bulgarian; however, the children are of mixed ancestry. Ethnic origin makes a difference in the cases in Bulgaria. For example, children that are considered Gypsy (Roma) or Turkish children are not likely to be adopted by Bulgarian families because they are considered minority. Many of those children have an olive complexion, brown eyes, and dark brown or black hair. Caucasian children are also available. Families may not voice a preference in ethnic background. The birth parents of the children who are available for adoption have either signed over their parental rights or the court has terminated these rights. Sibling groups are quite common in Bulgaria. When sibling groups are available, they will most likely 3 years old and up. The children are generally healthy, with the exception of some having minor correctable needs. Typical orphanage delays are expected. There are children with special medical needs available also.
The available children live in orphanages in various regions of the country. Staff will assist you throughout Bulgaria.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age of Parents
Parents between the ages of 23 and 49 may adopt a child 12 months or older. Parents 50 to 55 years old may adopt a child 4 years or older.
Marital Status
Couples married at least one year may adopt. Each spouse may have up to two divorces. If there is a history of divorce, the current marriage must be 2 years or longer.
Children in Family
Families with children are welcome to adopt from Bulgaria.
Single Applicant- Single women may adopt.
Income
Families must have a positive net worth and must meet the requirements of US Immigration.
Criminal History
Applicants can have no history of felonies and no more than two misdemeanors in their lifetime.
Medical History
Applicants with a past or current diagnosis of a life-threatening or communicable disease or other condition that impairs their ability to parent and/or the quality of life of a child are ineligible.
Travel in Country
Two trips are required. One or both parents must travel for the first trip to bond with the referred child for five to seven days. One parent is required to return on the second trip, which lasts five to seven days. CHI strongly recommends that both parents travel.
Time Frame for Adoption
The approximate time frame from application through finalization of an adoption: The wait is at least 4-5 years for a healthy child. The approximate time frame from application through finalization for a waiting child is 18 to 24 months.
Bulgaria Fee Schedule – February 22, 2018
- Children’s Hope International Agency Fee payable to CHI: $7,800.00
- $400.00 application
- $2,200.00 includes: agreement fee, document fee (review/counsel), adoption finance coach
- $4,700.00 dossier fee (includes information, assistance, preparation, presentation and translation of dossier)
- $500.00 humanitarian aid: provides surgery’s, foster care, clean water and other projects, a list of our current projects can be found at childrenshope.net
- IAAME Monitoring and Oversight fee (paid to accrediting entity) $ 500.00
- $500 per child (if adopting more than one child the additional IAAME fee will be collected at time of match)
- International Program Fee #1 payable to CHI: $3,500.00
- Includes: translation, liaison with government and agency authorities, social services, development fee, facilitation, adoption, travel coordination. Wired to foreign supervised provider.
- Post-Adoption Support Fee & Refundable Deposit payable to CHI: $1,500.00
- $1,000 post-adoption support fee. (Mailing, processing, follow up)
- $500 refundable post-adoption deposit
- International Program Fee #2 payable to CHI: $4,050.00
- Includes final adoption paperwork, travel preparation & coordination of your trip.
- Sibling fee (If adopting more than one child this fee is $5500) (due when child assignment is accepted)
- Final International Program Fee payable to CHI: $6,000.00 (Due before 2nd trip to bring child home) Wired to foreign supervised provider
Approximate Cost of Adoption not including travel $23,350.00
- Travel Costs: Approximate travel costs for 2 parents $10,500.00
- Airfare – US to Bulgaria round trip per trip (coach fare) Payable to Travel Agency or Airline $3,000.00x 2
- Inside country travel (2 trips) payable in Bulgaria $1400.00
- Hotel (room/board for 2 trips, each one week, 2 adults/1child. Payable in Bulgaria) $1200.00
- Child’s documentation (visa, passport, medical, etc.) (approximate per child) payable in Bulgaria $500.00
- Airfare for child will vary depending on the age Payable to Travel Agency or Airline $500.00
- Interpreter ($65 per day- 2 trips) payable in Bulgaria $900.00
Approximate Total Cost for 2 adults adopting one child $33,850.00
FEES WILL BE PAYABLE ONLY AS SERVICES ARE RENDERED WITH THE
EXCEPTION OF POST ADOPTION FEES.
NO FEES ARE REFUNDABLE AFTER SERVICES ARE RENDERED.
WHERE TO GO FROM HERE?
Review the QUALIFICATIONS for adoptive parents outlined above to see that you qualify.
Submit your APPLICATION to Children’s Hope International online or ask for an application.
You will receive your Dossier Workbook (Clear Steps to Take) upon your acceptance into the program.
You will receive Home Study instructions and resources from a social worker.
Most of all you should know that our team will work with you personally on every issue and question.
To talk it over with someone, call Nicky at 314-812-1742
or Email: Nicky.Losse@ChildrensHope.net
Photos on this page are used by permission. The children pictured are not available for adoption.
