Central Adoption Authority: The State Child
Rights and Adoption Service Ministry of Social
Security and Labor
Available Children
1 year – 15 years old.
Sibling sets and special needs children
are available.
Adoptive Parent Regulations
Age & Marital Status
Prospective adoptive parents must be
between the ages of 18 and 50 years old.
Married a minimum of 3 years.
Household
There are no noted restrictions on the number of
children residing in the home. However,
prospective adoptive parents must be flexible
with either gender, male or female, for
referral.
Children in the home, age 10 and over, must sign
a written consent for the prospective adoption.
Preference is given to adoptive couples with
Lithuanian heritage.
Processing Time & Travel
Application to Placement:
Anywhere from 12 months – 3 years,
depending on the age and number of
children being adopted.
Both prospective adoptive parents are
required for traveling abroad to pick up
the child. They both must attend
the court hearing. The family may
stay during the 40 day waiting period or
return later for a 2nd visit.
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