It is AGCI's policy that the process of referral does not begin until your dossier is complete and has been turned into the office. It does happen on occasion that we have older or special needs children available that we will place in an AGCI Journal with the hope of finding them a family. In this case, we will make an exception and secure the placement of a child prior to the completion of the adoption dossier. However, these exceptions are only made if the family agrees to have their dossier completed immediately. AGCI cannot hold up a child waiting for a family while their paperwork is completed.
Many families ask about adopting older children.
We have numerous families that despite negative scenarios you may hear have adopted older children quite successfully. The child's age has not been a barrier to a loving and wonderful relationship. Older children are available in Romania, Bulgaria, Russia, and China. These children are perhaps one of the most needy groups of orphaned children. Over the years they have been captive in their country's adoption system.