Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan is a country that borders the Caspian Sea. It is south of Russia and east of Armenia. Formerly a Republic of the USSR, Azerbaijan gained
independence in 1991 with the collapse of the Soviet Union. Due to a previous war between neighboring Armenia, there are many displaced families living
in refugee camps in Azerbaijan. Many children have been consequently placed in orphanages.

CAS of FCC has its own placing program in Azerbaijan. We selected to work with this Eastern European country because of the healthy children who are available there. For our Azerbaijan Program, we conduct your Home Study, assist you personally with the Dossier (all of the paperwork needed for Azerbaijan), and help prepare you for and arrange your travel.

For Illinois families who wish to work with other placing agencies, CAS of FCC would be happy to complete your Home Study.

Azerbaijan Adoption Facts

	The Adoption Commission, composed of government officials, handles adoptions in Azerbaijan. The policies and procedures they have established are based on the Hague Agreement.
	Infants and toddlers are available for adoption.
	Due to Azerbaijan's culture, there is little risk of children being exposed to alcohol in utero.
	There are no age requirements to adopt in Azerbaijan.
	Applicants may be married couples or single persons.
	Families receive medical information and a video of the child prior to acceptance of the child and travel to Azerbaijan
	Generally, it takes eight to ten months to complete an adoption from Azerbaijan.

To Adopt in Azerbaijan

	Travel to Azerbaijan is usually required and involves two trips.
	The first trip is two to three days long; the second trip can be up to two weeks.
	During the second trip, there will be an approximate one-week stay in Baku where the child will be received and the adoption will take place. Travel will then be arranged to fly to Moscow where you will receive your child's visa from the U.S. Embassy.
	Families travel in small groups whenever possible.
	Families are met and escorted by our English-speaking Azerbaijan Adoption Coordinator throughout the adoption process.

To speak with families who have completed an Azerbaijan adoption with Family Counseling Clinic, contact us.

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