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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/pl-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag of Poland.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/pl-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/pl-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Poland.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/pl-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/eur/pl_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Poland.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/eur/pl_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0d/Wawel_castle.jpg/800px-Wawel_castle.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Krakow, Poland.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0d/Wawel_castle.jpg/800px-Wawel_castle.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Krakow.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/30/Bia%C5%82a_R%C4%99ka_Ojcowski_PN.jpg/800px-Bia%C5%82a_R%C4%99ka_Ojcowski_PN.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''National Park - Ojców, Poland.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/30/Bia%C5%82a_R%C4%99ka_Ojcowski_PN.jpg/800px-Bia%C5%82a_R%C4%99ka_Ojcowski_PN.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''National Park - Ojców.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5b/Wroclaw_1.jpg/800px-Wroclaw_1.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''' Central marketplace of Wrocław, Poland.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5b/Wroclaw_1.jpg/800px-Wroclaw_1.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''' Central marketplace of Wrocław.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
 
{{#eimage:https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3254/2948773215_412597cb76.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''A group of Polish children.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
 
{{#eimage:https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3254/2948773215_412597cb76.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''A group of Polish children.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b1/Ratusz2noc.jpg/620px-Ratusz2noc.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Gothic Wrocław Town Hall, Wroclaw, Poland.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b1/Ratusz2noc.jpg/620px-Ratusz2noc.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Gothic Wrocław Town Hall, Wroclaw.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4077/4903039906_b5fab7b3a0.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Tatra, Poland.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7b/Wawel_cathedral.PNG/532px-Wawel_cathedral.PNG|410x579px|thumb|'''Wawel cathedral, Krakow.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7b/Wawel_cathedral.PNG/532px-Wawel_cathedral.PNG|410x579px|thumb|'''Wawel cathedral, Krakow, Poland.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Panorama_ul._Emilii_Plater_w_Warszawie_radek_ko%C5%82akowski.jpg/800px-Panorama_ul._Emilii_Plater_w_Warszawie_radek_ko%C5%82akowski.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Warsaw.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Panorama_ul._Emilii_Plater_w_Warszawie_radek_ko%C5%82akowski.jpg/800px-Panorama_ul._Emilii_Plater_w_Warszawie_radek_ko%C5%82akowski.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Warsaw, Poland.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
 
  
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'''Notice: As of July 14, 2014, all individuals and agencies facilitating [[international]] adoptions must be in compliance with the Intercountry [[Universal Accreditation Act]].'''
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The information contained on this website is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly and therefore, some information may be out of date, and/or contain inaccuracies, omissions or typographical errors.
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=About Poland=
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[[Poland]]'s history as a state begins near the middle of the 10th century. By the mid-16th century, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth ruled a vast tract of land in central and eastern Europe. During the 18th century, internal disorders weakened the nation, and in a series of agreements between 1772 and 1795, [[Russia]], Prussia, and [[Austria]] partitioned [[Poland]] among themselves. To learn more please read [[About Poland]].
  
  
 
=Hague Convention Information=
 
=Hague Convention Information=
  
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Poland is party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Adoption Convention). Intercountry adoption processing in Hague countries is done in accordance with the requirements of the Convention; the U.S. implementing legislation, the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (IAA); and the IAA’s implementing regulations, as well as the implementing legislation and regulations of Poland.  
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[[Poland]] is party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry [[Adoption]] ([http://adoption.state.gov/hague_convention/overview.php Hague Adoption Convention]). To learn more please read about [[Poland and the Hague Convention]].
  
  
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'''U.S. IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTIONS '''
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=Who Can Adopt=
  
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In addition to the U.S. requirements, prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] need to meet [[Poland]]’s requirements to [[adopt]] a child from [[Poland]]. To learn more please read about [[Who Can Adopt from Poland]].
  
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To bring an [[adopted]] child to the United States from Poland, you must meet eligibility and suitability requirements.  The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) determines who can [[adopt]] under U.S. immigration law.
 
  
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=Who Can Be Adopted=
  
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Additionally, a child must meet the definition of Convention adoptee under U.S. law in order to immigrate to the United States on an IH-3 or IH-4 immigrant visa.
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Because [[Poland]] is party to the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention, children from [[Poland]] must meet the requirements of the Convention in order to be eligible for [[adoption]]. To learn more please read about [[Who Can Be Adopted from Poland]].
  
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=Who Can Adopt=
 
  
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In addition to the U.S. requirements, prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] need to meet Poland’s requirements to [[adopt]] a child from Poland:
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=How to Adopt=
  
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==Residency==
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==Adoption Authority==
  
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There are no residency requirements for prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]].
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'''[[Poland]]’s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
  
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==Age of Adopting Parents==
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Ministry of Labor and Social Policy
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Department of Family Policy
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11 Nowogrodzka Street
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00-513 Warsaw, [[Poland]]
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Tel:  +48 (22) 529-0666 or 0665
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Fax:  +48 (22) 429-0661
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Email:  Aleksandra.kowalczyk@mpips.gov.pl
  
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Under Polish law, there are no formal, legal restrictions on the age of prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]].  In practice, however, prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] may be up to 40 years older than the child.
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==The Process==
  
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==Marriage==
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Because [[Poland]] is party to the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention, adopting from [[Poland]] must follow a specific process designed to meet the Convention’s requirements.  A brief summary of the Convention [[adoption]] process is given below.  You must complete these steps in the following order so that your [[adoption]] meets all necessary legal requirements.  Adoptions completed out of order may result in the child not being eligible for an immigrant visa to the United States.
  
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Both married and single prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] are permitted to [[adopt]] a child in Poland.  Poland does not recognize same-sex marriage or civil unions; therefore same-sex couples are unable to [[adopt]] a child in Poland.
 
  
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==Income==
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# Choose a U.S. accredited or approved [[Adoption Service Provider|adoption service provider]]
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# Apply to USCIS to be found eligible to [[adopt]]
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# Be matched with a child by authorities in [[Poland]]
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# Apply to USCIS for the child to be found eligible for immigration to the United States and receive U.S. agreement to proceed with the [[adoption]]
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# [[Adopt]] the Child in [[Poland]]
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# Obtain a U.S. immigrant visa for your child and bring your child home
  
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Poland does not have any specific income requirements for intercountry adoptions.
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To learn more about this process please read [[How to Adopt from Poland]].
  
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==Other==
 
  
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Although Roman Catholicism is Poland's official religion, non-Catholic prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] are permitted to [[adopt]] a child in Poland.  However, one of the three adoption centers in Poland deals only with Catholic families.
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=Traveling Abroad=
  
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=Who Can Be Adopted=
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'''Applying for Your U.S. Passport'''
  
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Because Poland is party to the Hague Adoption Convention, children from Poland must meet the requirements of the Convention in order to be eligible for adoption.  For example, the adoption may take place only if the competent authorities of Poland have determined that placement of the child within Poland has been given due consideration and that an intercountry adoption is in the child’s best interests.  In addition to Poland’s requirements, a child must meet the definition of Convention adoptee to be eligible for an immigrant visa that will allow you to bring him or her to the United States.
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A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave [[Poland]]. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports.  Getting or renewing a passport is easy. To learn more please read about [[Traveling Abroad in Poland]].
  
  
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At the present time, Polish law requires both [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] to have met the child prior to adoption. 
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=After Adoption=
  
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'''What resources are available to assist families after the [[adoption]]?'''
  
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Only adoption centers authorized by the Minister of Labor and Social Policy can evaluate a Polish child’s eligibility for intercountry adoption. At present, only the Mazowieckie Regional Adoption Center (former Public Adoptive-Guardian Center - Publiczny Osrodek Adopcyjno-Opiekunczy) has such authorization. The Mazowieckie Regional Adoption Center maintains a database of all children residing in children homes or foster families in Poland who are available for international adoption because their parents have died, have relinquished all rights to them, or their right were involuntarily terminated.
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Many [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] find it important to find support after the [[adoption]]. Take advantage of all the resources available to your family -- whether it's another adoptive family, a support group, an advocacy organization, or your religious or community services.
  
  
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'''ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:'''
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Here are some good places to start your support group search:
  
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'''[[Relinquishment]]:'''  A single mother may relinquish her [[Parental Rights|parental rights]] in the family court no earlier than six weeks after giving birth.  The court will make the final decision about the termination of [[Parental Rights|parental rights]].
 
  
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'''[[Abandonment]]:'''  The majority of Polish children eligible for intercountry adoption have been separated from their biological parents, by the court’s decision to terminate their [[Parental Rights|parental rights]] and to place the children in the foster care.
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[https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/f_postadoption.cfm Child Welfare Information Gateway]  
  
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'''Age of Adoptive Child:'''  Polish law allows for children younger than age 18 to be [[adopted]].  Children older than 13 must give their consent for adoption.  (Note: Under U.S. immigration laws, children [[adopted]] through the Convention process must be under the age of 16 at the time a petition is filed on their behalf, unless they are the older sibling under age 18 of a child also [[adopted]] by the same prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]].)
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[http://www.nacac.org/ North American Council on Adoptable Children]  
  
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'''Sibling Adoptions:'''  It is usually more difficult to find a suitable family domestically to [[adopt]] siblings; therefore, these children are often eligible for intercountry adoption. Sibling groups, which can range from two to six children, are generally not separated. An adopting parent would be immediately notified and have priority to [[adopt]] if a sibling of a child already [[adopted]] becomes eligible for adoptions.
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[http://www.adoptionservices.org/adoption_support_groups_family/index.htm Adoption Services Support Group for Adopting Persons]
  
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'''[[Special Needs]] or Medical Conditions:'''  Young and healthy children are most often placed with Polish families.  Children with medical conditions or [[Special Needs|special needs]] are more likely to be placed for intercountry adoption, even if they are very young.
 
  
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'''Waiting Period or Foster Care:'''  Prospective parents adopting children in Poland are not granted temporary care under Polish law.  Children remain in state care or foster care until the adoption is finalized.  While there is no standard or mandatory waiting period between [[matching]] and the [[bonding]] period, parents typically wait about six months until the first hearing before a judge.  Afterward, the mandatory [[bonding]] period lasts between two and four weeks and the standard appeals period following the judge's approval of the adoption is three weeks.  In addition, the civil documents necessary for the child to travel may take between two and three weeks.
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=Contact Information=
  
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=How to Adopt=
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'''U.S. Embassy in [[Poland]]'''
  
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IV Unit/Adoptions
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12 Piekna Street
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00-540 Warsaw, [[Poland]]
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Tel:  +48 (22) 625-1401 or +28 (22) 504-2106
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Fax:  +48 (22) 504-2039
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Email:  adoptwrw@state.gov
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Internet: [http://Poland.usembassy.gov U.S. Embassy Poland]
  
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==    Adoption Authority==
 
  
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==The Process==
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'''[[Poland]]’s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
  
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=Traveling Abroad=
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Ministry of Labor and Social Policy
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Department of Family Policy
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11 Nowogrodzka Street
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00-513 Warsaw, [[Poland]]
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Tel:  +48 (22) 529-0666 or 0665
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Fax:  +48 (22) 429-0661
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Email:  Aleksandra.kowalczyk@mpips.gov.pl
  
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'''Applying for Your U.S. Passport'''
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'''[[Poland]]’s Authorized [[Adoption]] Centers'''
  
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A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave Poland. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports.  Getting or renewing a passport is easy. The [https://pptform.state.gov/ Passport Application Wizard] will help you determine which passport form you need, help you to complete the form online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.  
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Mazowieckie Regional [[Adoption]] Center
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ul. Nowogrodzka 75
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02-018 Warszawa
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Tel/fax: +48 (22) 622-0370, 0371, or 0372
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Email:  woa.warszawa@mcps.com.pl
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Internet: [http://adopcjawarszawa.pl/p-international-adoptions.html Poland's Authorized Adoption Centers]
  
  
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'''Obtaining Your Visa'''
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'''National Adoptive-Guardian Center of the Children's Friends Society '''
  
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In addition to a U.S. passport, you also need to obtain a visa. A visa is an official document issued by a foreign country that formally allows you to visit. Where required, visas are attached to your passport and allow you to enter a foreign nation.  To find information about obtaining a visa for Poland, see the Department of State's [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country.html Country Specific Information].  
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(Towarzystwo Przyjaciol Dzieci – TPD)
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Ul. Krakowskie Przedmiescie 6
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00-325 Warszawa
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Tel: +48 (22) 425-4677 or 4688
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Fax: +48 (22) 827-7813
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Email:  adopcja@tpdzg.org.pl
  
  
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'''Staying Safe on Your Trip'''
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'''Catholic Adoptive-Guardian Center (Katolicki Osrodek Adopcyjno-Opiekunczy)'''
  
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Before you travel, it's always a good practice to investigate the local conditions, laws, political landscape, and culture of the country. The State Department is a good place to start.  The Department of State provides [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country.html Country Specific Information] for every country of the world about various issues, including the health conditions, crime, unusual currency or entry requirements, and any areas of instability.
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Ul. Grochowska 194/196
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04-357 Warszawa
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Fax:  (48)(22) 818-5430
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Email:  katolickiosrodek@interia.pl
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Internet: [http://adopcja.org CJA]
  
  
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'''Staying in Touch on Your Trip'''
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'''Embassy of [[Poland]]'''
  
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When traveling during the [[adoption]] process, we encourage you to register your trip with the Department of State. Travel registration makes it possible to contact you if necessary. Whether there's a family emergency in the United States, or a crisis in Poland, registration assists the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in reaching you. Registration is free and can be done online.
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2224 [[Wyoming]] Av. NW
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[[Washington]], D.C. 20008
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Tel: (202) 499-1700
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Email: washington.consular@msz.gov.pl
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Internet:  [http://polandembassy.org Embassy of Poland]
  
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=After Adoption=
 
  
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'''What resources are available to assist families after the [[adoption]]?'''
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[[Poland]] also has consulates in:  Chicago, Los Angeles, and [[New York]].
  
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Many [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] find it important to find support after the [[adoption]]. Take advantage of all the resources available to your family -- whether it's another adoptive family, a support group, an advocacy organization, or your religious or community services.
 
  
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'''Office of Children’s Issues'''
  
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Here are some good places to start your support group search:
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U.S. Department of State 
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CA/OCS/CI 
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SA-17, 9th Floor 
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[[Washington]], DC 20522-1709
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Tel: 1-888-407-4747
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Email:  AdoptionUSCA@state.gov
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Internet:  [http://adoption.state.gov U.S. Department of State]
  
  
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[https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/f_postadoption.cfm Child Welfare Information Gateway]
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'''U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)'''
  
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[http://www.nacac.org/ North American Council on Adoptable Children]  
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For questions about immigration procedures:
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National Customer Service Center (NCSC)
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Tel:  1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833)
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Internet:  [http://uscis.gov USCIS]
  
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[http://www.adoptionservices.org/adoption_support_groups_family/index.htm Adoption Services Support Group for Adopting Persons]
 
  
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For questions about filing a Form I-800A or I-800 petition:
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National Benefits Center
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Tel:  1-877-424-8374 (toll free); 1-816-251-2770 (local)
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Email:  NBC.Adoptions@DHS.gov
  
  
 
==SOURCE==
 
==SOURCE==
  
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'''Intercountry [[Adoption]], Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information'''
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'''Intercountry [[Adoption]], Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information''' [[adoption]].state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=[[poland]]
  
  
 
[[Category: International Adoption]]
 
[[Category: International Adoption]]

Latest revision as of 16:44, 8 July 2021

The official flag.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

Krakow.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

National Park - Ojców.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Central marketplace of Wrocław.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

A group of Polish children.
Source: flickr.com.

Gothic Wrocław Town Hall, Wroclaw.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Wawel cathedral, Krakow.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Warsaw.
Source: Wikipedia.org.


Notice: As of July 14, 2014, all individuals and agencies facilitating international adoptions must be in compliance with the Intercountry Universal Accreditation Act.

The information contained on this website is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly and therefore, some information may be out of date, and/or contain inaccuracies, omissions or typographical errors.


About Poland

Poland's history as a state begins near the middle of the 10th century. By the mid-16th century, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth ruled a vast tract of land in central and eastern Europe. During the 18th century, internal disorders weakened the nation, and in a series of agreements between 1772 and 1795, Russia, Prussia, and Austria partitioned Poland among themselves. To learn more please read About Poland.


Hague Convention Information

Poland is party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Adoption Convention). To learn more please read about Poland and the Hague Convention.


Who Can Adopt

In addition to the U.S. requirements, prospective adoptive parents need to meet Poland’s requirements to adopt a child from Poland. To learn more please read about Who Can Adopt from Poland.


Who Can Be Adopted

Because Poland is party to the Hague Adoption Convention, children from Poland must meet the requirements of the Convention in order to be eligible for adoption. To learn more please read about Who Can Be Adopted from Poland.


How to Adopt

Adoption Authority

Poland’s Adoption Authority

Ministry of Labor and Social Policy Department of Family Policy 11 Nowogrodzka Street 00-513 Warsaw, Poland Tel: +48 (22) 529-0666 or 0665 Fax: +48 (22) 429-0661 Email: Aleksandra.kowalczyk@mpips.gov.pl

The Process

Because Poland is party to the Hague Adoption Convention, adopting from Poland must follow a specific process designed to meet the Convention’s requirements. A brief summary of the Convention adoption process is given below. You must complete these steps in the following order so that your adoption meets all necessary legal requirements. Adoptions completed out of order may result in the child not being eligible for an immigrant visa to the United States.


  1. Choose a U.S. accredited or approved adoption service provider
  2. Apply to USCIS to be found eligible to adopt
  3. Be matched with a child by authorities in Poland
  4. Apply to USCIS for the child to be found eligible for immigration to the United States and receive U.S. agreement to proceed with the adoption
  5. Adopt the Child in Poland
  6. Obtain a U.S. immigrant visa for your child and bring your child home

To learn more about this process please read How to Adopt from Poland.


Traveling Abroad

Applying for Your U.S. Passport

A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave Poland. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports. Getting or renewing a passport is easy. To learn more please read about Traveling Abroad in Poland.


After Adoption

What resources are available to assist families after the adoption?

Many adoptive parents find it important to find support after the adoption. Take advantage of all the resources available to your family -- whether it's another adoptive family, a support group, an advocacy organization, or your religious or community services.


Here are some good places to start your support group search:


Child Welfare Information Gateway

North American Council on Adoptable Children

Adoption Services Support Group for Adopting Persons


Contact Information

U.S. Embassy in Poland

IV Unit/Adoptions 12 Piekna Street 00-540 Warsaw, Poland Tel: +48 (22) 625-1401 or +28 (22) 504-2106 Fax: +48 (22) 504-2039 Email: adoptwrw@state.gov Internet: U.S. Embassy Poland


Poland’s Adoption Authority

Ministry of Labor and Social Policy Department of Family Policy 11 Nowogrodzka Street 00-513 Warsaw, Poland Tel: +48 (22) 529-0666 or 0665 Fax: +48 (22) 429-0661 Email: Aleksandra.kowalczyk@mpips.gov.pl

Poland’s Authorized Adoption Centers

Mazowieckie Regional Adoption Center ul. Nowogrodzka 75 02-018 Warszawa Tel/fax: +48 (22) 622-0370, 0371, or 0372 Email: woa.warszawa@mcps.com.pl Internet: Poland's Authorized Adoption Centers


National Adoptive-Guardian Center of the Children's Friends Society

(Towarzystwo Przyjaciol Dzieci – TPD) Ul. Krakowskie Przedmiescie 6 00-325 Warszawa Tel: +48 (22) 425-4677 or 4688 Fax: +48 (22) 827-7813 Email: adopcja@tpdzg.org.pl


Catholic Adoptive-Guardian Center (Katolicki Osrodek Adopcyjno-Opiekunczy)

Ul. Grochowska 194/196 04-357 Warszawa Fax: (48)(22) 818-5430 Email: katolickiosrodek@interia.pl Internet: CJA


Embassy of Poland

2224 Wyoming Av. NW Washington, D.C. 20008 Tel: (202) 499-1700 Email: washington.consular@msz.gov.pl Internet: Embassy of Poland


Poland also has consulates in: Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York.


Office of Children’s Issues

U.S. Department of State CA/OCS/CI SA-17, 9th Floor Washington, DC 20522-1709 Tel: 1-888-407-4747 Email: AdoptionUSCA@state.gov Internet: U.S. Department of State


U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

For questions about immigration procedures: National Customer Service Center (NCSC) Tel: 1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833) Internet: USCIS


For questions about filing a Form I-800A or I-800 petition: National Benefits Center Tel: 1-877-424-8374 (toll free); 1-816-251-2770 (local) Email: NBC.Adoptions@DHS.gov


SOURCE

Intercountry Adoption, Bureau of Consular Affairs. U.S. Department of State Country Information adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=poland