We are currently seeing families matched with children 6-8 years old or older with institutional and developmental delays. We also  occasionally see families matched with sibling groups with a range of ages and medical special needs.

Families are able to learn about children on the waiting child portal. Many waiting children will be older or have more significant medical special needs. Many families may be considered for one child. The official match is made by the Ministry of Social Development in Kyrgyzstan.

The process of adopting from Kyrgyzstan is estimated to take approximately 12-24 months years and depends on a family’s openness to age range, medical special needs and sibling groups.

Families will travel to Kyrgyzstan for approximately 40 days to complete their adoption. The trip consists of a gradual bonding time, court appointment and visa paperwork. Lifeline has an amazing team in country who walk alongside families each step of the way and provide support during the stay in Kyrgyzstan. Lifeline’s team provides translation and guide services during the stay.