Latvia Adoption
Latvia Fast Facts: 2012 Adoptions: 82 children Hague Accredited: Yes Estimated Total Cost: $25,000 to $30,000 Profile of Children: 61% are between five and 12 years old. 36% are between 13 and 17 (2011). Parent Ages: Parents must be at least 25, and must be at least 18 years older than the child. Family Status: Both married couples and singles may adopt. Travel: May require as many as three trips. Latvian courts require that a parent-child relationship be formed before a final court decision is made, but the exact requirements vary on a case-by-case basis. Parents may be required to care for children and share a household in Latvia for up to six months. Timeline: Generally from one to four years. Latvia Adoption Directory Find an adoption agency placing children from Latvia in your state:
Because of public opposition in Latvia to the adoption of Latvian children by foreigners, the government does not make intercountry adoption a priority. Children are cared for in orphanages or foster families, and may speak Russian or Latvian. Prospective parents are likely to be matched with a sibling group of three or more children, a child over age nine, or a child with severe health problem. For more information, visit www.adoption.state.gov. View photos and get parent-to-parent advice in our online community, www.adoptivefamilies circle.com.
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Latvia Adoption

Latvia Fast Facts:

2012 Adoptions: 82 children
Hague Accredited: Yes
Estimated Total Cost: $25,000 to $30,000
Profile of Children: 61% are between five and 12 years old. 36% are between 13 and 17 (2011).
Parent Ages: Parents must be at least 25, and must be at least 18 years older than the child.
Family Status: Both married couples and singles may adopt.
Travel: May require as many as three trips. Latvian courts require that a parent-child relationship be formed before a final court decision is made, but the exact requirements vary on a case-by-case basis. Parents may be required to care for children and share a household in Latvia for up to six months.
Timeline: Generally from one to four years.

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Because of public opposition in Latvia to the adoption of Latvian children by foreigners, the government does not make intercountry adoption a priority. Children are cared for in orphanages or foster families, and may speak Russian or Latvian. Prospective parents are likely to be matched with a sibling group of three or more children, a child over age nine, or a child with severe health problem.

For more information, visit www.adoption.state.gov. View photos and get parent-to-parent advice in our online community, www.adoptivefamilies
circle.com.

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