About Latvia

Lifeline has had an adoption program in Latvia since April of 2017. Latvia allows families the opportunity to pursue children available for adoption between the ages of 9 and 15. We anticipate children who are older to have more basic delays, while the younger children available will have more minor to moderate special needs. Large and small sibling groups are be available for adoption. Latvia is a smooth and well-defined adoption process.

The Need

There are numerous children and sibling groups in the orphanage and foster care systems waiting to be adopted.

How We Help

Lifeline is beginning to open up our Latvia program. We are now seeking a strong, missional-minded pilot family to help us learn and navigate this program.

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What's Happening in Latvia

5 Podcasts for Families Interested in International Adoption

One of the great aspects of our Defender podcast is the ability for you to hear directly from our staff about updates or changes going on in their areas of ministry. If you are a family who is interested in international adoption, we have gathered five podcasts that will give you information and allow you to hear from several of our program directors.

Program Overview

Youngest Children Available: 9-15 years old, but younger children with moderate special needs are available; sibling groups of 3 or more will possibly have younger children between the ages of 3 and 4 years old

Average Time of Completion: 12-24 months

Time in Country: 3 trips (trip duration may vary as this is a new country)
Trip 1: 4 weeks – you will meet your child and have an orphan court hearing; you will then return home for a 2-month bonding period
Trip 2: 2-3 days – only one parent must attend the court hearing unless the child is 12+
Trip 3: 6 days – you will file your child’s paperwork and obtain their Visa

Age Requirements: prospective adoptive parents must be at least 25 to 55 years of age and they must be at least 18 years older than adoptive child