Couples across the United States have been anxiously waiting for their adoptions of Russian children to be completed. The waiting, for some, began over a year ago when Russia tightened its accreditation rules, requiring adoption agencies to reapply for their accreditation. Now many of those couples are finally seeing some light at the end of the tunnel.

"Gladney [Center adoption agency] regained its accreditation this month, and officials say they hope that local adoptions of Russian children will soon resume."

A total of 16 adoptions agencies have been reaccredited so far. According to a spokesperson from the Gladney Center, their new certificate has no expiration date - an indication that another stoppage of adoption processes is unlikely.

Labels: Russia, agencies, adoption_process

Posted By: Aspen Education Group