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The Role of an Adoption Facilitator |
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Embrace A Child - Ukrainian Adoptions LLC. provides independent
adoption facilitator services through an
 extensive
network both in
the United States and in Ukraine. Adoption facilitators lead clients
through each step of the adoption process.
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· Adoption dossier translation. An adoption dossier is collection of required documents needed to proceed with the adoption process in Ukraine - from the Home Study to the Letter of Obligation. The Adoption Overview page of this website lists the documents which comprise an adoption dossier.
· Translate paperwork so that a proper petition can be filed with the court.
· Translate all documents for the U.S. Embassy.
· Translate all new documents on children (birth certificates, orphanage medical reports, etc.).
· Review court file and
make sure that all necessary papers are contained therein.
· Visit local notaries for documents to be submitted to court.
· Coordinate with different entities to obtain all official stamp approvals on translated documents.
· Obtain notarization on translated court decree.
· Notarize translated documents obtained from the courts.
· Compile all documentation required to obtain new travel passport.
· Prepare Ukrainian adoption documents for approval at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv.
· Help prepare U.S. documents that are needed at the U.S. Embassy (I-600, DS-230, etc.).
· Constant communication and exchange of information with clients.
· Meet clients at airport, arrange all accommodations, and provide transportation in Kyiv and surrounding regions.
· Accompany clients throughout Ukraine.
· Assist clients to make arrangements to leave Kyiv.
· Attend meeting with Ukrainian Adoption Authority and client.
· Attend meetings with clients at the Ukrainian orphanage.
· Obtain final approval from the Ukrainian Adoption Authority to adopt the particular child before the court date.
· Attend court hearing.
· Travel to child’s birthplace and obtain birth certificate.
· Travel back to Kyiv with family and get final notarizations of translations of child's file into English.
· Escort client to required medical visit at U.S. Medical Center.
· There is downtime between the first court hearing and the final decree. Your adoption facilitator will set up excursions, dinners, entertainment to introduce you to Ukrainian culture.
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