For families looking to begin the process of adopting internationally, selecting the right program can seem like a daunting task. In addition to your family's specific adoption desires (child's age, needs, etc.), you have to consider what each program has to offer, from the wait time to the travel requirements.

Below are five reasons why your family might want to consider adopting from Poland.

1. Healthy and Waiting Children
Poland's international adoption program has both a Healthy Track and a Waiting Child program, making it a great fit for families with varying adoption desires. Children in the Healthy Track are generally age 8-15, while children in the Waiting Child track can be as young as 2 years old. The Waiting Child adoption program provides families with the opportunity to be matched with children that are considered more difficult to place based on their age or special needs. Much like the Bulgarian Waiting Child adoption process, families in Poland's Waiting Child program have the opportunity to play a role in the matching process, as they can request to be matched with a child that their agency is advocating for.

2. Fast Process
While the wait time for many international adoption programs continues to grow, families adopting from Poland's Healthy Track generally receive their referral within just 12 months of submitting their dossier. Since families in the Waiting Child program are able to request a match earlier on, the process of bringing a Waiting Child home is often even faster! As with any program, however, these wait times may vary based on the age range, gender, and needs that your family is open to.

3. Siblings
In addition to placing older children and children with special needs, Poland's Waiting Child program strives to find loving forever families for sibling groups of two or more. Adopting a sibling group is an amazing way to provide a shared future to children who have a shared past. 

4. Eligibility
As each international adoption program has its own set of eligibility requirements, families are often surprised to find out that while they may not qualify for one program, there are others which may welcome them with open arms. Poland's eligibility requirements are relatively open, allowing families to begin their adoption journey once they are just 25 years old. Contact your adoption agency for more information on Poland's adoption requirements. 

5. Single Women Are Welcome

While some international adoption programs are only open to married couples, Poland welcomes single applicants for both the Healthy Track and the Waiting Child adoption program!