Because of this, families applying to the program who have a completed home study and INS approval often can experience a very fast adoption process. The youngest children available will be approximately eight to twelve months old at time of adoption. Each child is unique and although most are healthy, some have medical issues ranging from minor correctable problems to more complicated disabilities. We are aware of serious health issues and have placed many of these children successfully. There should be no more than 45 years age difference between youngest parent and child.
Families can expect to wait for approximately three to six months for a child referral.
Each family's specific child request will directly affect the waiting time dependent upon availability of children identified for adoption at any given time. For example, typically the waiting time for a toddler is significantly shorter than the waiting time for an infant as we often have toddler-aged children identified and waiting to be adopted. As with any international adoption, estimated timeframes are subject to change. MAPS will coordinate travel to and accommodations within Kazakstan, and our foreign coordinators and translators will greet and accompany you for the duration of your stay in Kazakstan. Additionally, MAPS Moscow staff members will accompany and assist you as you process your child's immigrant visa at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, Russia.