4 Things You Didn’t Know About Adopting From Latvia

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Latvia is one of the poorest countries within the European Union. The number of people struggling to live in poverty is rising since their separation from Russia in the 90’s.
The health care system remains one of the worst in Europe and as a result, Latvia has one of the lowest life expectancy rates in Europe. Most pertinently, there has been an increase in child mortality in recent years as a result of the poor health care. HIV/AIDS is also a problem – there are approximately 9,000 cases of the disease in Latvia.

The hopelessness of adults in E. Europe is so elevated now that the future of these kids is becoming bleaker and bleaker; something that simply cannot be tolerated! The Latvia government on the other hand is doing everything they can to make the adoption of their orphan children smooth and straightforward. They will do the matching based exactly on what you are open to. They will give you the option to review a file or a few files if necessary, before deciding whether or not the child or children is/are a good fit for your family. Most families are very happy with the first or second option they are presented with! So, if you are open to a child over age 8 or sibling groups and/or also would consider children with medical needs you could be matched very quickly after dossier submission.

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Check out these 4 awesome things about Latvia adoption

Families typically see their first referral 6 months after submitting their dossier.

As soon as you accept a referral from Latvia you can travel to meet your child and bring them home after your first trip, there will be additional trips but you are not required to leave your child in country while the process takes place like with many other programs
Latvia is one of the poorest countries within the European Union. The number of people struggling to live in poverty is rising according to official statistics, 44% of children and young people are considered poor. Also there is a huge issue with human trafficking!
The Latvia government is doing everything they can to make the adoption smooth and straightforward. They will do the matching based exactly on what you are open to. They will give you the option to review a file or a few files if necessary, before deciding whether or not the child or children is/are a good fit for your family. Most families are very happy with the first or second option they are presented with!
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June is National Family Month

stephenson3 June is National Family Month celebrated from Mother’s Day through Father’s Day.  Regardless of their economic status, ethnic or cultural heritage, or geographic location, families are experiencing the pressures caused by contemporary society while trying to raise and nurture their children.  At this time, let’s make an extra special effort to do meaningful activities with your children.  Everyone has probably at least one vacation they want to take this summer, and Heaven knows we all need it, but try to remember little moments where mom and dad share a laugh, give a pat on the back or just listen to something silly a kid want to tell you even when you are at your busiest can go a very long way in strengthening your relationship.  Celebrate the amazing diversity and prosperity of our multicultural adoptive families who went to the furthest distances to build their families!  You make America a great place to grow up!  National Family Month was created by Kid’s Peace, the oldest, most successful, and most comprehensive not-for-profit organization dedicated solely to helping children attain the confidence and develop the courage necessary to confront and overcome crises.

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Adopt 5 Year Old Twin Girls! ACT NOW!

A few weeks ago we featured these sweet girls and still haven’t found their forever family. YOU have the opportunity to be matched with these sweet girls! Contact lacee@childrenofallnations.com or call her at 512-323-9595 to discuss being matched with these sweet girls!
These sweet, 5 year old girls are developmentally doing well but they do carry the Hepatitis B Virus. The Hep B does not affect their daily life functioning and is very easily managed. Check out some more information on Hepatitis B on our website. We would love to find a home for these sweet girls so contact us today if you would like to hear more information about the program and see their file! We don’t have much time a family wanting to move forward would have to be fully committed by early next week so ACT NOW!
lacee@childrenofallnations.com
512-323-9595
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8 Referrals This Week!

kids6We have loved watching so many referrals come in for so many of our CAN countries. We have 4 MORE referrals this week from Philippines and 2 from Latvia! Add this to the 6 referrals last week and its clear to see that great things are happening with Children of All Nations!

Most of our referrals lately have come from the Philippines, we are still accepting applications for our healthy referral program for the Philippines where families can wait to receive a referral for a child age 5 and under that is healthy, the only catch is that you are not allowed to choose gender. The Philippines is a great program and a very reliable country. Contact one of our International Adoption Consultants today to see if this is the right program for you!

Lacee@childrenofallnations.com

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Bulgaria Family United Forever

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Five Referrals From the Philippines

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Twin Girls from Bulgaria!

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Who doesn’t love twins! Especially when those twins are adorable 4 year old girls! We have recently received a file for a set of twin girls from Bulgaria. This is exciting news because any family, no matter where they are in the adoption process can move forward with these sweet girls! These beautiful young ladies are developmentally doing well but they do carry the Hepatitis B Virus which seems a little scary at first but with the proper education and preparation these girls could be an amazing match for a family! The Hep B does not affect their daily life functioning and is very easily managed. Check out this Fact Sheet on Hep B published by the CDC. We would love to find a home for these sweet girls so contact us today if you would like to hear more information about the program and see their file!

lacee@childrenofallnations.com

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Healthy Referral From Bulgaria

So many referrals! Our very first healthy referral from Bulgaria has arrived! When sharing a referral with a family, we get to be a part of the moment a family grows and a child’s life changes forever. It is such a sweet and cherished moment. Congratulations to our first HEALTHY Bulgaria Family! Contact out CAN Team to learn how you can get matched with a child from Bulgaria.

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Another Philippines Child Home Forever!

Exciting news! Lately it seems like we have had kiddos from the Philippines coming home left and right, we are excited to announce that another Philippines waiting child has now come home to his forever family. Congratulations to this family we are so excited for you!

To learn more about our Philippines Waiting Child and Regular Track Programs, contact your Philippines Team Today!

 

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New: Uganda Program Open for First Ten Families

**Update: Children of All Nations is currently no longer accepting applications for this program. If you’re interested in learning about similar adoption programs, please contact our CAN Matching Specialists today!**

We are very excited to announce that we are now taking 10 new families for our Uganda adoption program! The process in Uganda requires families to be flexible and patient, but yields young healthy children who are in great need of adoption. Uganda is located in Sub-Saharan Africa which is the poorest region in the world. These children need an adoption warrior like you. Contact one of our International Adoption Counselors today.

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