[kamari]

Hi, I've been researching adoption for a while now and I recently came across a website with pictures of several children in Armenian orphanages and I just fell in love with them. In further research I have learned that there are not that many agencies in the U.S. (3-4 I think) who handle Armenian Adoptions. I have also read that Armenian ancestry is "preferred" and that you have to sign something stating that you will maintain their cultural heritage.

If any of you have adopted from Armenia, I was wondering:

2) when did you adopt?
3) do you have Armenian Ancestry? if not, was it a problem?
4) what was your experience like?
5) what exactly do they mean by the requirement regarding culture?
6) any tips or advice?

And if you would PM to let me know which agency you used and what you thought of them, that would be great too!

Thanks!

[Maria K]

I'm just starting to look into Armenia... were you able to find good resources for support?