Adopting a Child Internationally
Bulgaria
- Married couples and single women are eligible to adopt from Bulgaria.
- Generally, older parents will be referred older children.
- Parents must be at least 15 years older than the child they wish to adopt.
- There is no specific requirement regarding length of marriage or prior divorces; however, the strength of the current marriage and relationship history is taken into account.
You will be required to complete a foreign dossier and attend Gladney's Pathways Training. The Gladney Center for Adoption through Madison Adoption Associates will assist you with every step of this process.
If you are interested in this program, we invite you to contact Sarah Hansen (Sarah@MadisonAdoption.org) to discuss your individual situation or inquire about children currently available.
Waiting Children
MAA is approved to post redacted referrals of children waiting in Bulgaria. These partial referrals are presented by the country's Central Authority. Learn More
Superkids
Superkids is a humanitarian aid and child advocacy program at the Gladney Center for Adoption that provides developmental screenings, caregiver trainings and adoption advocacy on behalf of Asian orphans. Learn More