On May 20th 2008 we received an official COA certificate stating that as of February 29th 2008 World Links is accredited in accordance with the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption. To signify World Links’ complete compliance with the Hague standards, we were issued a 5 year certificate.
World Links International Adoption Agency in the news.
World Links Summer Host Program
We are proud to announce our upcoming Summer Host Program 2008. Since first being established in 1996, World Links has gained a reputation for unique and very popular hosting programs from Eastern Europe and Asia, and this summer we will continue our tradition.
We are ready to accept new applications for the upcoming Host Program and are working on a new page dedicated to our Summer Host Program 2008.
Winter Host Program 2007/08
World Links international Adoption Agency is pleased to announce the return of our annual Winter Host program. More information will be available in the very near future. We are dedicating a special page to this upcoming program and you'll be able to find all the information about it here.
Moldova
World Links International Adoption Agency has been re-accredited in Moldova. This is a very exciting program, and since Moldova allows for much more information to be disclosed about a prospective adoptive child, we definitely recommend this program to all of our prospective families.
We are accepting new applications for this program. You can fill out our contact form or give us a call at (570) 344-8890.
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan program is growing in popularity and is now one of the premier adoption programs for the U.S. families. Liberal requirements for adoptive families and adequate timetable place this international adoption program among the 3 most successful adoption programs for World Links.
Upcoming changes in Ukrainian international adoption law
Ukraine would be introducing a bill that would implement changes to current Ukrainian adoption legislation. On Tuesday, March 20, 2007, the Parliament of Ukraine passed bill #2562 On Legislative Amendments to Ukraine´s Laws (regarding adoptions). The bill will come into effect after President Yuschenko´s approval and its publication in the official newspaper of Ukraine's Parliament. This bill introduces the following major changes to current Ukrainian legislation:
The minimum age of prospective adoptive parent must be at least 21 years old;
The maximum age difference between adoptive parents and adopted children cannot exceed 45 years. The age requirements apply to both parents in the family (if at least one of the adoptive parents does not comply with these requirements, the family cannot be approved.
According to Ukrainian officials, this law will not become fully effective until May or June of this year.
Kyrgyzstan Adoption Program
Our first family to adopt from Kyrgyzstan returned home with their daughter in March. The process went very smoothly and exceeded our expectations for a new program. We would like to thank Sharon and Carl for choosing this program, and wish them and their children all the best. Check back with us later for a more detailed description of their adoption journey.
"This was everything we thought it would be" - Sharon
Kyrgyzstan Medical Program
World Links is now accepting donations for "Guardian Angel" Kyrgyzstan Medical Program
Important Notice to the Adoption Community Interested in Ukraine - March 05
On February 25, 2007 the Decree #313, issued by Minister for Family, Youth and Sports Victor Korzh, became effective. This Decree approves the Regulations on Acceptance of Adoption Documents from Foreign Citizens, an official document that describes current intercountry adoption procedures and requirements of the central adoption authority of Ukraine - the State Department for Adoption and Protection of Rights of the Child (SDAPRC).
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These international adoption programs are ideal for single prospective mothers interested in adopting infants, toddlers, and older children and currently represent a vialbe alternative for struggling adoptions from China. Children from Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan either resemble their asian heritage or a mix of Asian and European ethnicity.
Please contact our office to get more information about this opportunity.
Ukraine Program Now Open!
World Links is now accepting families for our Ukraine Program. After almost a year of reorganization, the new State Department for Adoptions and the Protection of Children in Kiev, Ukraine is accepting new families. This program runs very smoothly and is ideal for families interested in adopting infants, toddlers, older children, and sibling groups.
Under a new option, World Links has submitted documents to the new State Department to be registered as an agency working with families adopting from Ukraine.
Please contact our office to learn more information about this exciting adoption program.
“Adopting a child is one of the most significant and loving decisions you’ll make.”
Choosing to adopt a child is truly a momentous decision which can seem overwhelming at first. That is why it is so important to have an experienced, award-winning international
adoption agency
by your side every step of the way.
At World Links International Adoption Agency
it is our passion to unite children with loving
adoptive parents like you.
To do this successfully, we are committed to guiding you through the international adoption process.
This means we’ll be there for you every step of the way – from your initial decision to adopt, until you bring your child home and begin the transition period as a new family. Our commitment does not stop there. World Links International Adoption Agency offers support services after you are home with your child - from post placement services, to mentorship, to family get-togethers - we will always be there for you.
WHY CHOOSE WORLD LINKS?
Over the years, many families looking to adopt internationally have benefited from the qualities that make our adoption agency so special and trustworthy:
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