Adoption Adoption process Adoption Counselling Adoption Cooperation Countries Bulgaria Colombia India South-Africa Thailand Questions about Adoption Costs of the Adoption Process Requirements married 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 child Families are sought for children with minority background, aged 2–9 years Estimated waiting time approximately six years in case of small childrenin cases of children in special needs programme and older children the waiting time can be shorter Adoption trip first trip (to get to know the child) takes about one weekthe pick-up trip (after 4−6 months) takes about one week Our cooperation contact in Bulgaria Family National Association (FNA) More information on Bulgaria: Salla Hari, Head of the Adoption Programme, salla.hari(at)interpedia.fi, puh. 040 – 500 8309.