Adoption Sites

International adoptions from Romania have been suspended, except for children's grandparents.

Born to be Forgotten
It's been six years since we first saw the pictures of Romania's abused and neglected children. But what's happened since? This is a series of published articles on the children of Romania and what has happened to them since December 1989.

International Adoption in Romania
Up-to-date information about Romanian adoption from the US Deaprtment of State.

The Long Term Effects of Institutionalization on the Behavior of Children From Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union
This site discusses some of the issues related to long term effects of institutionalization on children, especially children with special needs adopted from Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. The issues described are possible problems, commonly described by parents who have had difficult experiences. Not all children adopted from institutions will have these problems, but it is important to keep in mind that parents will need contingency plans and preparation for the adoption.

Romanian Orphan & Aid Relief (ROAR)
ROAR is a registered Canadian Christian relief and sponsorship organization dedicated to helping the present and future children of Romania in the way of food, clothing, medical, dental aid and education. You can read the ROAR newsletter on-line here.

Culture Sites

Apple Tree Dolls and Bears
When Merrily and Ted Ripley's children were young, they had a hard timefinding nice, dark-skinned dolls for their internationally adoptedchildren. Play dolls with Asian features were simply not made. So theRipley's started Apple Tree Dolls and Bears. Merrily, director of AdoptionAdvocates International, has taken advantage of her travels around theworld on the behalf of orphan children to collect many different kinds ofdolls, many of which are available at Apple Tree Dolls and Bears. TheRipley's have a good selection of ethnic dolls offered especially so thatchildren of color can have a doll that looks like them.

Kid Tags
Kid Tags is a unique line of rompers, t-shirts and sweatshirts which enableparents to let their children display their country of origin ina fun and proud way.

Travel Sites

Kaven Travel
Kaven Travel makes travel to Romania easy, with their site featuring travel from the U.S. and consolidator airfares. Site updated daily.

CNN Weather forecast for Bucharest, Romania
Wondering what to pack? Check out this up-to-the-minute weather forecast. Includes four-day outlook and satellite view of the region.

Embassy of Romania in Washington DC

Romanian Links

Romania's Pages

Travel Spots
Information about travel and sites to see in Romania.

Virtual Romania
Comprehensive information about travel to Romania.

Family Sites

Don Baty