Does Adopt Ukraine Charge for Its Information or Services?

No. Adopt Ukraine (adoptukrainesite.wordpress.com) states directly that it does not take money for any services or information provided. The site is run by an American family who adopted their son from Ukraine in the summer of 2000 and created the website to share what they learned. They describe themselves as "not an agency, facilitator, or lawyer" and say they are not affiliated with any of these. So if you are looking for a paid service provider, this is not one — it is a personal information site, and everything on it is offered at no charge.

What the site actually is

The homepage describes it as a resource for families "thinking about adopting from Ukraine," built from the authors' own experience and those of other families. Key points from the site's own description:

• No fees: "We do not take money for any services or information provided."
• No professional role: They are not an agency, facilitator, or lawyer, and are not affiliated with any.
• Who runs it: "a normal American family" sharing their experience of an independent Ukraine adoption.
• Why it exists: To help families who cannot have children biologically find "their forever children without spending beyond their financial means."

Why you may still see costs mentioned

The site includes a section labeled "Our Costs." That refers to the family's own adoption expenses — what they paid during their adoption process — not fees charged by the website. Reading it can help you understand what an independent adoption from Ukraine cost one family at that time, but it is not a price list for the site's services, because the site does not sell any.

Important caveats before you rely on it

The site itself warns that its information "is public knowledge and may be outdated," that "some things have changed, but others have not," and that you should "speak with those who have more recent knowledge." The visible archive dates to October 2011, and the content reflects an adoption completed in 2000. Adoption rules, costs, and procedures change over time, so treat this site as background and personal experience rather than current legal or procedural guidance.

What this means for you

• If you want free, experience-based background on independent Ukraine adoptions, this site fits that purpose.
• If you need current rules, legal representation, or a licensed agency, you will need to look elsewhere — the site explicitly is none of these.
• If you see a "subscription" or login option, note that it comes from the WordPress.com platform hosting the site, not from the Adopt Ukraine authors.