6680 MAIN STREET, PO BOX 1963, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14231
Phone: (716)631-
The Lutheran Service Society of New York is pleased to be able to help find healthy homes and loving families for children living in orphanages in Poland. There are toddlers, school aged children and some children with special needs. These children all deserve and anxiously await a loving home.
PARENT REQUIREMENTS:
- Age of parents: Parents should be no more than 40 years older than the adoptive child.
- Other Children: May have other children in family.
- U.S. Citizenship: One parent must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Marriage: Couples must be married at least 2 years.. Previous divorce is acceptable A single woman may adopt a special needs child.
TRAVEL:
2 Trips are required-
- 1st trip both parents must travel and spend 3 to 4 days in Poland meeting the child, orphanage director, center director etc.
- 2nd trip both parents must initially travel to Poland to bond with the child and
attend court proceedings. (varies any where from 3-
4 weeks) After the court proceedings it takes 2- 3 weeks to get the necessary paperwork for the child to enter the US. (Only one parent has to be in Poland for the duration of the adoption process.)
CHILDREN AVAILABLE:
- Gender: Either
- Age: Children are usually 16 months or older.
Health: The children live in orphanages and may have developmental delays. Health is generally good or medical conditions are correctable. Basic medical information and photos are generally available.
Click here for the process and fees
The children pictured here have been adopted from Poland