Bulgaria Updates
July 2009
We are thrilled to share that our first family will travel to complete their first trip to Bulgaria at the end of July! The Bulgarian Parliament elections were held on July 5th. Overall adoption activity has slowed down as a result of the elections. In June, the new Family Code was passed. One of the significant changes that relate to adoptions becomes effective October 1st; children may be eligible for international adoption at 6 months rather than 12 months provided there has not been any contact from the birth family. The changes to the Family Code demonstrate how the well-being of the children is always at the forefront! We have a handful of spots remaining in this wonderful program, please contact Allie, for additional information!
June 2009
Adoptions in Bulgaria have slowed down a bit as a result of the European Union elections. The Bulgarian Parliament elections are also being held this summer on July 5th. It is anticipated that adoption activity will resume soon. We are hopeful that the IAC will continue to meet on a regular basis to match waiting children with their forever families. Please contact Allie for more information about adopting from Bulgaria.
May 2009
Our Bulgaria adoption program is currently full as we wait for our first few families to complete their adoptions. However, we are accepting applications from families who are hoping to adopt older children (10 years and older) and/or children with special needs. We have been informed that the Minister of Justice has committed to matching children with families whose dossiers were submitted in 2005 by the end of June. This is great news as the number of dossiers that were submitted in 2006 and 2007, approximately 230, are far less than those submitted in 2005. We are hopeful that the IAC will continue to meet on a regular basis to match waiting children with their forever families. For more information about the Bulgaria adoption program, contactAllie Weldon.
To view past Bulgaria adoption program updates, please see our CAS Publications page and click on Monthly Country Updates.
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