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Kazakhstan: Kazakhstan Overview

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FAC is approved by the government of Kazakhstan to assist families wishing to adopt children from this central Asian republic. Kazakhstan lies in the north of the central Asian republics and is bounded by Russia in the north, China in the east, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan in Sea and part of Turkmenistan in the west. It has almost 1,177 mi (1,894 km) of coastline on the Caspian Sea. Kazakhstan is slightly more than twice the size of Texas. The Kazakhstan territory is mostly steppe land with hilly plains and plateaus. Kazakhstan represents a variety of ethnic groups including Kazakh, Russian, Ukrainian, Uzbek and Tatar. Kazakhstan lies in the north of the central Asian republics
and is bounded by Russia in the north, China in the east, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan in Sea and part of Turkmenistan in the west. It has almost 1,177 mi (1,894 km) of
coastline on the Caspian Sea. Kazakhstan is slightly more than twice the size of Texas.

Kazakh, spoken by over 52% of the population, is the state language. Russian, spoken almost by everyone, enjoys equal status under the Constitution and is a means of interethnic communication in Kazakhstan. Newspapers, TV/Radio programs, school instruction are done in 11 languages (Kazakh, Russian, Uzbek, German, Korean etc.)

Children available for adoption in Kazakhstan are between 7 months of age and up to 15 years old. Both boys and girls are available for adoption. More boys are available than girls. Children are of Asian, Eurasian and Caucasian descent. The youngest referral will range from 7 months to 2 years old. Kazakhstan permits full disclosure of information about all medical histories of the children. Children are available from many regions and various orphanages. The orphanages generally have a good reputation for excellent care, are clean and well staffed. The children receive timely and appropriate health care and nutrition.

The United States is by far the most popular destination for adopted children from Kazakhstan (in 2000-2007 American families adopted more than 5,000 Kazakh kids, with highest number of US adoptions in 2004). In 2008, the Kazakhstan government began registering adoption agencies and FAC was selected as one of The Hague accredited agencies to work for Kazakhstan’s children.

Children: Are between 7 months up to age 15 years at the time of referral. Kazakhstan represents a variety of ethnic groups including Kazakh, Russian, Ukrainian, and Uzbek & Tatar. Some children appear Asian.

Children of both genders are available. Generally, boys are referred faster than girls.

Full disclosure of medical information is made by the orphanage. Kazakhstan orphanages have a reputation for excellent care and the children are generally in good health.

Parents may adopt one child or siblings. No adoptions of un-related children.

Adoptive Parents Eligibility:
Couples married 3 or more years and single women are eligible. Previous divorces may be accepted; no more than two divorces per spouse.

Married couples and single women applicants 50 years of age or less are welcome to adopt children up to age Older applicants may be considered on a case by case basis for children older than 2. Parents must be at least 16 years older than the child to be adopted, must be US Citizens and must meet the requirements of USCIS and Kazakhstan.

No restrictions on number of current children. Parents must have adequate income to support the family they have and the additional child.

Applicants with chronic health issues and/or mental health history/medication- contact FAC.

Parents cannot have a criminal record.

Travel: Travel options: (all time frames are approximate)
● One Trip and Escort: One trip 21+ business days & child escorted. Additional fee applies for Escort Service.
● Two Trips: Trip one: 21+ business days. Trip two: 5-10 days.

Posted by : admin
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 - 02:09 PM

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