The goals of Adoption Watchdog are to monitor both domestic and international adoption agencies, their
facilitators and to produce unbiased reports so that families can make an
informed decision in selecting an agency. Adoption Watchdog intends to draw domestic and
international attention to adoption agency and facilitator abuses, report those violations to the
appropriate governing body, and to lobby both domestic and foreign governments and international
organizations to reform, modify, or create new laws and regulations to govern adoptions.
Amrex, Inc
In September 2006, Amrex, Inc. owned and operated by Sergey N. Zasyatkin (aka Serge Nickols) filed for Chapter 11 protection in bankruptcy court. Amrex, Inc. is a consulting firm that assists adoption agencies. According to court documents, almost $3 million is owed to adoption agencies, and has affected over 400 families, half of whom was still waiting to complete their adoptions.After careful review of the public court documents and state records, it appears that fraudulent activity has taken place at Amrex, by the owner, Sergey Zasyatkin, his now ex-wife Marina Zakharova, and possibly by employees. (more)
Adoptions agencies linked to Amrex, Inc. scandal.
According to reputable sources, over 40 adoption agencies have been affected by the bankruptcy of Amrex, Inc. Although several of these agencies have made some effort to assist their clients, many have remained silent when contacted.We have added these agencies to our watch list.
Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption
An international agreement that set norms and procedures to safeguard children involved in intercountry adoptions and to protect the interests of their birth and adoptive parents in the participating countries in the world. These safeguards are designed to discourage trafficking in children and to ensure that intercountry adoptions are made in the best interests of the children involved. The convention also provides for the recognition of adoptions that fall within its scope.To read the full version of the Convention, click HERE