NAC (National Adoption Center)

Learn what to expect when you have your appointment at the NAC! You can read posts all over various forums about how difficult the Director is, but there is a reason why.

The main thing we Americans seem to forget is that Ukraine does not work according to our whims; it will not bend to our wishes and will actually resist our demands. The NAC Director is officially the law! When you cross her, she will give you referal after referal of sick children only and will send you on a wild goose chase in order to exasperate you until you "get her point." This is important for us to realize because we must abide by their rules and customs. We are privileged to be allowed to adopt from their country and should be respectful at all times. A good rule of thumb is to "Remember who is in charge. Remember, or be reminded!"

As long as we are not forceful, arrogant, confrontational or inflexible, your experience should be fine!