[PapaElliott]

Our I-600A was just approved and our dossier is being translated into Ukrainian. While we're waiting, we're trying to plan for our trip over there.

We heard it's a good idea to take small gifts for the orphanage and the children there. What has anyone who's already been there given as gifts?

Elliott
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[Mykidsmom]

We adopted several years ago. What we did was have our translator/facilitator ask what the orphanage needed? They needed medicine for the children, so my husband and the faciltator /translator went to the drug store and purchased a long list or medicine. We pooled our money with another couple using our same agency. I think each couple spent around $100. We didnot not give the children gifts.....you would not believe the toys they had. I later sent with another family traveling to the same orphanage, many hats, mittens, gloves.
We gave cash with a hand written thank you note in many circumstances to workers and directors..NOT judges or government workers as this was seen as a bribe.

[PapaElliott]

Thanks for the suggestion. That's a great idea to ask the facilitator what the orphanage needs, especially for necessary things like medicine.

Elliott
Snapshots From Our Journey