FAQ's

I decided to post answers to our most Frequently Asked Questions about our adoption...if you have more to ask, please feel free.

• Why Russia?

We decided on Russia after exploring an array of options. We truly felt a calling to the area. We have ansectors from the area and we are allowed to adopt infants (not true of all foreign adoptions).

• Have you met your child yet?

No. We will not meet him until our first trip.

• Will you get a picture?

Doubtful, most Russian adoptions do not give pictures to families however the region we are adopting from does do this occasionally.

• Do you have to go to Russia?

Yes, twice. The first trip is our "referral trip" where we will meet the child and accept or decline the referral. We will be able to send medical reports back to the University of MN adoption clinic for review prior to our acceptance.

• Did you consider adopting from the U.S.?

Not so much. We really saw this as an opportunity to add to our family while also helping a child who is in need of a home.

• How old will he be?

We have requested a boy between the ages of 6 months (the youngest you can adopt from Russia) to 18 months.