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Lithuania

In Lithuania:

Bethany has placed Lithuanian children in loving, adoptive homes since 2002. The majority of adopted children from Lithuania are older children or children with identified special needs. In 2008, Bethany received the “Pride of Lithuania Award” for matching many Lithuanian children with special needs to families in the United States.

Our greatest need in Lithuania currently is to raise more funds in support of Caring Connection grants for children with special placement needs. If you feel compelled to help the children of Lithuania, please designate your donation to Lithuania. Your gift can help bring a family together.

 

 

Lithuania facts:

Population: 3,535,547 (July 2011 est.)

Capital city: Vilnius

Official language: Lithuanian

Religion: Roman Catholic: 79%; Russian Orthodox: 4.1%; Protestant: 1.9%; Other or Unspecified: 5.5%; None: 9.5% (2001 census)

Government: Parliamentary Democracy

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Arrivals

  • Name: Artem Country: Ukraine Born: Thu, 04/24/2008

     

    Artem, born on March 14, 2006, Anastasia, born on April 24, 2008, and Lena, born on August 29, 2004, are the son and daughters of Tony and Risa. The biological siblings were born in Ukraine and welcomed home to Oregon on April 13, 2010.

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  • Name: Dorothy Joy Country: Russia Born: Thu, 01/08/2009

     

    Dorothy Joy, daughter of Jeanie, was born in Russia on January 8, 2009. She was welcomed home to Tennessee on February 13, 2010, by sister Anna.

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  • Name: Connor Country: Russia Born: Thu, 10/16/2008

     

    Connor, son of Andrew and Emmy, was born in Russia on October 16, 2008. He was welcomed home to Colorado on July 16, 2010.

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  • Name: Sebastian Country: Colombia Born: Thu, 09/10/2009

     

    Sebastian, son of Jeff and Adriana, was born in Colombia on September 10, 2009. He was welcomed home to Michigan on March 15, 2010, by brother Santiago.

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  • Name: Nathaniel Country: China Born: Wed, 11/02/2005

     

    Nathaniel, son of Joel and Becky, was born in China on November 2, 2005. He was welcomed home to Wisconsin on July 15, 2010.

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  • Name: Gracyn Adele Mei Country: China Born: Fri, 08/15/2008

     

    Gracyn Adele Mei, daughter of Kevin and Rochelle, was born in China on August 15, 2008. She was welcomed home to Michigan on May 20, 2010, by siblings Espen and Sierra.

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  • Name: Leah Country: China Born: Sun, 11/15/2009

     

    Leah, daughter of Mark and Ann, was born in China on November 15, 2009. She was welcomed home to Michigan on August 13, 2010, by sister Mia.

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  • Name: Ava Country: China Born: Sat, 12/13/2008

     

    Ava, daughter of Bill and Amy, was born in China on December 13, 2008. She was welcomed home to Wisconsin on July 15, 2010, by brother Hayden.

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  • Name: Melia Country: China Born: Sat, 02/09/2008

    Melia, daughter of Adam and Cori, was born in China on February 9, 2008. She was welcomed home to Wisconsin on June 18, 2010, by siblings Gideon, Breck, and Kieran.

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Adoption requirements in Lithuania:

Adoptive parents must be between 25 to 47 years of age at dossier submission. The age difference between the parent and child can be 18 to 45 years. Lithuania follows the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service requirements for income.

Two trips of seven to 14 days are required. Both parents must travel for the first trip. One parent may make the second trip to complete the immigration process, although we strongly recommend that both parents travel. A U.S. passport is required for travel to Lithuania. If you are considering international adoption, visit our international adoption page or download the adoption guide.  If you are ready to take the first step, begin by completing the preliminary application.

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  About Lithuania:

 
Located in eastern Europe, Lithuania is situated between Latvia and Russia against the Baltic Sea. Lithuania is steeped in longstanding deep rooted Roman Catholic tradition. The church's influence can be seen in the societies festivals as well as in the practice of many family or celebratory events.

Global children's fund:

This fund is designed to provide a way to meet the most urgent global needs. For millions of orphans worldwide, extreme poverty and medical crisis are a life or death, and seemingly hopeless, situation. With your help, through the Global Children's Fund, we are able to meet many children's and families' most critical and urgent needs in a timely and relevant fashion. Together we can give a child hope for a future.

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