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Georgia Adoption Children and Infants Available

In our Georgia child adoption program, the children ages are from 8 months to 12 years with non-correctable special needs. Referrals are made after an 8 month government registry period has expired. Children are made known and referred by the Ministry of Health (MOH). Eligible children reside in foster care or orphanages and the care is greatly improving under the supervision of a new and experienced director. The MOH offers referrals with medical and social history reports, photos and access to an independent medical examination by a US embassy panel physician. At this time, children available for adoption have non-correctible special needs, physical (and possibly emotional) delays as a result of institutional care. In our Georgia children and infant adopting services, sibling groups and non-related children can be adopted through this program. Upon acceptance of a referral, Hopscotch will provide regular updates consisting of videos, photos and reports from the foster family as permitted by the MOH.

Eligible Applicants

For Georgia child or children adoption, married couples and single women are eligible to apply for infants, toddlers or older children. Divorce and non-Christian faith are acceptable, but must not have a criminal record or substance abuse history.

Program & Process

To begin the process, complete dossier and I-800a (or I-600a if filed prior to April 1, 2008) approval is required for submission to the Ministry of Health (MOH). Upon submission of required Apostilled documents, your dossier is sent to Georgia and translated into Georgian. Your dossier is hand-delivered to the MOH and registered for approval. This takes approximately 1-2 months. Once the MOH approves the family for adoption, a search can begin for a suitable referral. Once the child is identified, the MOH offers a medical and social history report, photos and access to an independent medical examination by a US embassy panel physician; provides private licensed foster care and sends ongoing updates which include photos and videos. The MOH and Hopscotch strongly encourage your visitation of the referred child prior to accepting and registering the child for adoption. This can be accomplished in a short 4 day trip by one or both parents, or via letter of acceptance through our legal representative. An official acceptance takes place when your referral has been evaluated by an International Adoption Specialist or other medically experienced service provider and a letter has been submitted to the MOH indicating acceptance. The MOH allows prospective parents a two week period to consider each referral.

Next, the child’s documents and your dossier begin the final approval process. The MOH produces a Letter of Conclusion. Once this letter is obtained, a collection of documents, comprising the Article 16 package, is collected and forwarded to Hopscotch. Once the 800 package is completed, with the assistance of Hopscotch, it is submitted to USCIS for adjudication and pre-approval. The pre-approval is then communicated to the US embassy and an Article 5 is issued, signifying permission to seek a court hearing for the child's adoption in the Georgian courts. The court date is requested in the form of a letter from the family. This process can take approximately 1-4 months to complete. Once a court date is secured, you will be notified to travel to Georgia with a two week notice to begin the process of completing your adoption.

If married, BOTH parents must travel and attend court. After court, one parent may depart and leave the other parent with a Power of Attorney to complete the process. After court, both parents may choose to depart and return in 20 days to complete the adoption process. There is a 15-day wait following court. After the 15-day wait, the court decree is issued and the finalization process will begin and conclude in approximately 9-11 days.

Although Hopscotch is exploring the possibility of an escort program which would be available for the second trip to pick up and escort a child back to their new family, this is not yet fully in place. Currently, the approximate stay in Georgia for an adoptive family would be either about 35 days or two shorter trips, the first of about 4 business days and the second of about 9-11 additional days after the child’s court decree is issued.

You will be met at the airport by our in-country team and reside in a private host apartment. You will be assisted every step of the way with an English speaking representative. In-country services include a private apartment, transportation, translator and all necessary appointments made on your behalf. Sightseeing is optional, but we hope you’ll take full advantage of coming to know and love Georgia.

The Country

The ancient and historically significant country of Georgia borders Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia and Turkey. The climate is similar to the southeastern section of the United States. The terrain is mountainous and often lush, as evidenced by the beautiful sea sides and stunning views from every city vista. Georgia is the second nation to adopt Christianity as the national faith. St. Nino brought Christianity to Georgia in 317 AD. The primary Church is the Georgian Orthodox Church. Georgians are spiritually and physically beautiful people with creamy fair to dark olive complexion, dark hair and dark eyes.

Fees

Contact Hopscotch Adoptions directly to request a fee schedule.

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