Ukraine Security Alert

January 18, 2022
The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine issued a Security Alert on January 12 reminding U.S. citizens that security conditions in the region may change with little or no notice.  Adoption agencies have been requested  by the Office of Children’s Issues, U.S. Department of State, to notify them of all prospective adoptive parents who are currently in Ukraine or en route. Agencies are to email ASPAdoption@state.gov using subject line: Notification of family in Ukraine and include the following information:
  • Names of prospective adoptive parents and their contact information
  • City/region where they are staying in Ukraine
  • Date of their planned departure from Ukraine

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact ASPAdoption@state.gov.