Genealogy / Trying to find info on Pod Kopcem in Krakow - dom dziecka children house (orphanage) [30]

Peter: Well just to answer some of that from my experience I can still speak some english just a few phrases but my adopted parents didn't speak any polish so when they adopted me I was immediately put into English classes to learn the language and never spoke polish again. As for how much I can remember I remember certain things about the orphanage such as the schedule of the day going to church small things. The thing that I do remember the most is my mother she would visit me everyday and when she could would bring me a lollipop. I can remember what she looks like and can picture it when ever I want. And about treading lightly I will but it is something that just bothers me all the time even if she doesn't want to know me I just need to see her. I have grown up in a great home with great parents who have given me everything. I got lucky but she used to visit me everyday when I was at the orphanage so that makes me think that she might want to see me and see what I have become. I just have to at least try otherwise I will regret it forever.

I have herd about the laws does anyone know how hard it is to get information from the orphanage or the courts? My parents told me a long time ago that it is actually against the law to look for birth parents in Poland is that true?

Thank you

Merged: Finding Biological Polish Birth Mom

I was adopted from Poland at the age of 4 anyways I know i want to try to find my birth mom. I was just wondering if anyone had ever done that, how hard was it and what was your experience?

Thank you

Work / Would it be easy to live in Poland next summer and find a job and a place to live? [14]

I was adopted so I dont know of any family members we do have some family friends how hard would it be to find a place are they really expensive?

Yes i am a polish citizen and am currently learning to speak polish it was my first language so it should come somewhat easy

Work / Would it be easy to live in Poland next summer and find a job and a place to live? [14]

I would love to volunteer what type??? But I think I would still need to find some type of job just to at least cover my living expenses. Any job would be fine though and I have great experience Just to let you know ive worked at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester for 3 years and am currently a student worker and filling in for an administrator.

Work / Would it be easy to live in Poland next summer and find a job and a place to live? [14]

Well I would def love to do that and maybe get a paying night job or on the weekends I mean I know my parents will give me money.

PolkaTagAlong Exactly it would be i mean i'm in college playing hockey so I have no bills or anything that would hold be back right now. Plus it would be so much fun trying to live on my own.

Work / Would it be easy to live in Poland next summer and find a job and a place to live? [14]

I'll be playing for Adrian College they are D3 and then might see if I can transfer into a D1 school

How expensive is housing??

Travel / Where we can enjoy rock climbing in Poland? [11]

Merged: Rock Climbing

I am a big time rock climbing I do it mostly in-door in the U.S and used to do it competitively even went to nationals several times. I was just wondering does Poland have any good outdoor or indoor rock climbing?

Travel / Where we can enjoy rock climbing in Poland? [11]

Sweet thank you so much

Genealogy / Trying to find info on Pod Kopcem in Krakow - dom dziecka children house (orphanage) [30]

I was adopted in 1998 when I was 4. I do have all my adoption papers, I know my birth moms name and the orphanage that I lived in.

Work / Would it be easy to live in Poland next summer and find a job and a place to live? [14]

Really that's awesome I was supposed to play at Niagara University for their D1 program but it got cut this year.

Travel / Where we can enjoy rock climbing in Poland? [11]

What can you tell me about orla perc

Language / Best website to learn Polish from [14]

Agreed thank you everyone and if you find anything else post it : )

Life / How much does it cost to live in Poland? [42]

What is a polish salary how much does a minimum wage job make?

Life / How much does it cost to live in Poland? [42]

How much to live in Krakow?? That is where I will probably stay

Life / How much does it cost to live in Poland? [42]

I know prob a funny question but does Polish 2% milk taste the same as U.S 2% milk??

Life / How much does it cost to live in Poland? [42]

Is there Silk milk in Poland?

Genealogy / Trying to find info on Pod Kopcem in Krakow - dom dziecka children house (orphanage) [30]


What is that?? and yes I do have my original birth certificate

Life / Is Poland a poor country? [578]

So then would it be quite cheap for an american to live in Poland for the summer?

Life / Is Poland a poor country? [578]

Really but how nice would that hotel be? a 4 star at least? I dont want to stay in a really crappy hotel

Life / Is Poland a poor country? [578]

How much would a 4 star hotel cost in Poland for a week?

Life / Is Poland a poor country? [578]

Yes and have looked at some of them but am really not sure about how Polands star rating coincides with the U.S's star rating. Is a 4 in Poland the same as a 4 star in the us?

Plus I like to get second thoughts through here from people that live in Poland and know the place well.

Life / Is Poland a poor country? [578]

That is really cheap for gas, here we can pay up 4$ at some places although it has been coming down.

Life / Is Poland a poor country? [578]

Per gallon.

Life / Is Poland a poor country? [578]


Per Gallon that is how people in Poland measure their gas also right?

Travel / Driving in Poland, are there any rules at all? [149]

Merged: Driving

How is driving in Poland. Is it harder than in the us? How are the roads?

Genealogy / Trying to find info on Pod Kopcem in Krakow - dom dziecka children house (orphanage) [30]

Merged: Finding Biological parent in Poland.

I was born in Poland and adopted at the age of 4. I was adopted by u.s citizens and have since grown up in the U.S.A. I am now a college student and am 18. I want to start learning about my past. I was born in Krakow and was adopted from the Pod kopcem Dom Dziecka. I'm having trouble finding info on it online and was wondering if anyone could help tell me about it. I really want to be able to locate my mother, but really have no idea on how to start the process. Do I need to hire a detective? If you have an info or have gone through the process yourself please give me some info and guidence.

Thank You