Adoption Adoption process Adoption Counselling Adoption Cooperation Countries Bulgaria Colombia India South-Africa Thailand Questions about Adoption Costs of the Adoption Process Requirementsmarried couples and single applicants can applythe applicant family can have biological or adopted children in the familygood health (a statement from a specialist is required if the applicants have a diagnosis)adequate resourcessocial workers recommendation for an adoption of a special needs or an older childFamilies are sought for childrenwith minority background, aged 2–9 yearsEstimated waiting timeapproximately six years in case of small childrenin cases of children in special needs programme and older children the waiting time can be shorterAdoption tripfirst trip (to get to know the child) takes about one weekthe pick-up trip (after 4−6 months) takes about one weekOur cooperation contact in BulgariaFamily National Association (FNA)More information on Bulgaria: Salla Hari, Head of the Adoption Programme, salla.hari(at)interpedia.fi, puh. 040 – 500 8309.