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My wife and I have decide to pursue an international adoption. Because I spent some time in Budapest several years ago, teaching on a Fulbright (and loving the culture & people), we are both very interested in a Hungarian adoption. However, I realize that Hungary isn't exactly a hot spot for adoptions. What happened? Six years ago Hungary was in the top 20 for international adoptions; two years ago there were six adoptions! In hours of cruising the Web looking for agencies that have programs in Hungary, I located pretty much only two, and after contacting them & hearing no response, I have to wonder if any agency has a viable program.
Does anyone know of any contacts in Hungary that I could pursue? I have a Jesuit friend in the country who is looking into it, but otherwise we've hit a dead end.
Help!
Thanks,
Bob
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My husband and I just started to look into international adoption. My husband has family in Hungary and a cousin of his is doing an internship in Budapest. His Aunt and Uncle will be visiting Hungary in May and plan to look into adoption for us. From what they know, one of their relatives that they will be visiting has some type of connection with adoptions over there. I will let you know what I find out.
Good Luck in the mean time!!!
Jen
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Hey, thanks a lot for your response! Any help is appreciated!
Someone from the U.S. Embassy in Budapest just informed me that Hungary's adoption policies will be undergoing some changes this May--one change will be that children will be adoptable for foreigners after 6 months, not a year.
Thanks again, and good luck!
Bob
We are currently in the middle of a Hungarian adoption. We have been waiting for about a year now. We are not using an agency, but a Hungarian facilitator who actually lives in Hawaii. He came highly recommended by two other couples that adopted through him during the last few years. He has some 14 years of experience and has appropriate connections with orphanage directors.
What we came to learn is that agencies don't really want to deal with Hungary because it's difficult and they can't make money there because there is no volume for them, unlike China or South America where they are giving the kids away.
I am Hungarian and it is important for me to give back to kids from my country that is why we are pursuing Hungary, not for the ease of the process.
The buracracy in Hungary is mind bogeling but not impossible to get past. Patience is the key. If you are interested in getting any more information please let me know. We are waiting for two kids, one of which has already been identified and another in the works. We expect to go to Hungary within the next month or so.
Marianna:) :)
Hi. I just found this site today. We adopted a baby girl from China a year ago. I originally was looking into adopting from Hungary. My mom and dad are both from Budapest and my family still lives there (I was born here). The reason it is almost impossible to adopt is that Hungary's birthrate is very low. Also many couples in Hungary want to adopt and the gov. closed most foreign adoptions to allow for domestic. My cousin (who has considerable contacts) keeps looking for a possibility still for me. Afterall, Hungary does see me as a citizen of Hungary since both my parents were and I speak the language too. But it is still most unlikely. Another relative told me that what is called "mixed blood" children are available. That usually children of gypsy decent. Hope this helps anyone looking. But our daughter is so wonderful, we are heading back to China to get her a sister as soon as this SARS thing is over.
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My husband and I are also searching for a agency to work with for Adoption in Hungary. I have only found one. They have responded but only after a second contact from me.
Can you give me the names of who you identified.
The contact at the agency stated only 2 agencies are currently adopting from Hungary????
Hello there,
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We adopted a 22-month old boy in Dec. 2002. We were walked through the entire adoption from beginning to end. They have 15 yrs. exclusive experience in Hungarian adoptions. We also have friends that adopted 2 1-yr. old girls (cousins) and they had a positive experience also. The cost was high - around $30,000 plus 36 days in Hungary. But for us, going through a democratic, safe and beautiful country like Hungary was worth it. The children are very well cared for and our little boy is the cutest, smartest little guy you'd ever want to meet! We just started the proceeding for a little girl - should take about 11 months from beginning to end. We are very excited to go back to Budapest...
Good luck!
Carol