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“No one is perfect unless you look at him or her through God's eyes. Raising a child with Down Syndrome is basically only different from raising a "typical" child because everything takes one or two steps longer and is done with one or two more smiles”

-K. Coppola.

Down's Project: Armenia, Bulgaria, Georgia and Ukraine

Hopscotch is committed to finding permanent and loving homes for special needs children in Armenia, Bulgaria, Georgia and Ukraine . In each of these programs, we have started a project to place as many children with Down's Syndrome as possible.

The Armenian children are typically aged 3 months and older. In our Armenian program we can provide photos, a full medical and social report, access to independent examinations with a Western trained embassy panel doctor, and send updates to include photos and videos. The family may choose to personally travel to Armenia, with the permission of the Ministry of Social Welfare, and meet the child prior to accepting the referral.

The Bulgarian program offers referrals from the age of 14 months and older. Children are made known and referred by the Bulgarian Central Authority and via our Foundation partner in Sophia. Eligible children reside in orphanages with generally good conditions. Hopscotch can provide photos, a full medical and social report, access to independent examinations, and send updates to include photos and videos. The family may choose to personally travel to Bulgaria, with the permission of the Bulgarian Central Authority, and meet the child prior to accepting the referral.

The Georgian children are typically aged 3 months and older. In our Georgian program we can provide photos, a full medical and social report, access to independent examinations with a Western trained embassy panel doctor, US credentialed developmental/psychological assessment, provide private foster care and send updates to include photos and videos. The family may choose to personally travel to Georgia, with the permission of the Ministry of Education and Science, and meet the child prior to accepting the referral.

The Ukrainian program offers referrals from the age of 14 months and older. Children are made known and referred by the State Department for Adoption and the Protection of Rights of Child (SDAPRC) in Kiev . Eligible children reside in orphanages with generally good conditions.

Families considering adopting a child with Down's Syndrome should meet the same eligibility requirements, and be prepared for the same process, as described on the page about the Armenian, Bulgarian, Georgian or Ukrainian program.

Hopscotch and our partners in Armenia, Bulgaria, Georgia and Ukraine are offering significantly reduced fees to assist families who may wish to adopt a child from either of these Hopscotch programs.

Please contact Robin to learn more: