Top European Countries to Adopt From

Russia, the largest sending country in European adoptions, is closing it's doors to international adoption.  What other countries have international adoption programs in Europe? Here are my top pics of countries in Europe to adopt from. I judged countries based on number of adoptions in recent years, stability of adoption program, requirements, etc.

1. Ukraine 

Number of Adoptions & Stability

In 2011, 640 Ukrainian children were adopted by American parents. Ukraine is not a Hague country and allows independent adoptions. Ukraine is considered stable because of the consistent high number of adoptions processed each year.

Children Available

Ukraine's adoption program includes children with special needs between the ages of 1 to 16, healthy children ages 5 years and older, and sibling groups.

2. Bulgaria

Number of Adoptions & Stability

In 2011, 75 Bulgarian children were adopted by American parents. While Bulgaria ratified the Hague Treaty on International Adoption and overhauled its adoption process, international adoptions slowed down significantly. Now that the Hague is in place, the program is considered stable and the number of adoptions from Bulgaria to the US have been increasing every year.

Children Available

Bulgaria's adoption program includes children ages 2 to 17, children with a variety of special needs, healthy children, and sibling groups. 

3. Latvia

Number of Adoptions & Stability

In 2011, 56 Latvian children were adopted by American parents. Latvia is a Hague country with a stable program history. Latvia has recently simplified its adoption process and the program is growing. 

Children Available

Latvia's adoption program includes healthy children age 9 and older, children of all ages with special needs, sibling groups that include children of all ages.

4. Poland 

Number of Adoptions & Stability

In 2011, 52 Polish children were adopted by American parents. Poland is a Hague country with a stable adoption program history.

Children Available
Poland's adoption program includes children from age 1 to 16, with the majority of children between the ages of 3 and 13.  Children available for adoption will have special needs, or will be older, or will be apart of a sibling group.