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Lithuania

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Overview

Lithuania is a small independent democratic country in Eastern Europe. Only a few agencies are licensed for adoption in Lithuania. Health care, food provision and education systems in Lithuania are generally graded as above average.

Children available: Children between the ages of 9 months to 15 years are eligible for international adoption in Lithuania. Sibling groups are also available. Special needs children of all age groups are also available. Waiting children reside in orphanages but are generally in good health. Medical information provided about children is detailed.

Parent Qualification: Adoptive applicants for non-special needs children must be married couples aged between 25 - 50 years and married for a minimum of one year. Other children may be present in the home. Single women of proven Lithuanian heritage are also eligible to adopt.

Timeline: Waiting Time for Referral Extremely variable. Parents of Lithuanian heritage are given preference.

Travel: 2 trips of 2 weeks

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