News about international adoption in Ukraine

Lubomyr Husar: “…We don’t want to send our children abroad, don’t want to lose them. But is it really better to put a child to death in Ukraine?”

Unfortunately, international adoption is often the only hope to find a family for elder and disabled children. His Beatitude Lubomyr Husar shares his thoughts on orphans’ issue, orphanages, domestic and intercountry adoption

October 3, 2013, 12:30 2880
It's been one year

It's been one year! One year ago today we met a little boy who is missing most of all four limbs. Today we celebrate a year with him!

September 4, 2013, 14:00 2813
International Adoption Info

The information proposed below will help you understand how adoption in Ukraine is processed, which children are eligible for adoption, and where to start

May 13, 2013, 15:00 2232
Happy Helicopter Day

Logan's birthday was Tuesday. He said repeated "Happy Helicopter Day - Di (give) me boat"

May 7, 2013, 14:00 2614
Ukraine seeking mechanisms to control living condition of adopted children

The debate for having more control over the living conditions of Ukrainian kids adopted abroad surfaced after a Ukrainian boy was shot dead in the United States by his American father

April 11, 2013, 15:50 3164
Down Syndrome Orphans Find the Reece’s Rainbow Connection

American families are being enriched through the adoption of children who are neglected in their native countries

March 1, 2013, 11:20 4100
Young children available for international adoption for health reasons

A while ago we came across a document issued by the Health Ministry of Ukraine that contains a list of medical conditions which make children available for international adoption

January 30, 2013, 11:05 2834
Russian Orphan Teo Caught as Putin Blocks U.S. Adoptions

On Dec. 28, imminent placements of 46 orphans with U.S. families halted as Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a measure banning adoption by Americans

January 3, 2013, 12:30 2752
Boy looking to give back to orphanage he once lived at

Twelve-year old Mathew Broadley has a lot to be thankful for and is now paying it forward, as they say, by giving back to a Ukrainian orphanage he once lived at

November 4, 2012, 12:30 2544
An Ordinary Miracle or a New Loving Family for a Special Child

We’re delighted to share our happy news with you – one more child, our unique little Alyosha from the Child’s Home in Kalinovka has been finally adopted

October 25, 2012, 12:40 8863
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