Romania
In June 2004, Romania closed international adoption to everyone except children's grandparents. These resources are offered for Romania adoptive families.
Factsheet for TravelersTraveling to Romania? You'll want to know about money, where the Embassy is located, how to stay in touch with the folks back home, and other details before you leave. Here you go!
Inside a Romanian OrphanageThe story of Leslie McCarthy's year working in a state orphanage offers a first-hand account of conditions in Eastern European institutions, and a look at the impact one person's contributions of time and love can have in the life of a child.
Walking a TightropeThe Romanian suspension of international adoption underscores the need for adopting parents to be aware of events and issues beyond their desire to adopt.
Eastern European Adoption CoalitionEEAC also offers the
Romania-L Mail List.
Mediafax S.A.Keep up with news from Romania from this excellent English language source. When changes in adoption policies are being discussed internally, reports can usually be found here.
Report on Intercountry Adoption in RomaniaFrom the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, this January 2001 report was prepared for the U.S. Agency for International Development. The document is in .pdf format and requires an Adobe Acrobat reader.
Romanian Reunions Message BoardMessage board for adoptive parents of Romanian-born children.
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