Information for adopters of foreign countries (foreigners or persons who are living in foreign countries), who want to submit the application for adoption in Latvia

The Ministry for Children and Family Affairs (henceforth – the Ministry), by evaluating the up today cooperation with receiving states of adoptable children, would like to inform about the tendencies of adoption in Latvia. As well we would like to make a several proposals about the further cooperation with the Central Authorities and officially accredited bodies of foreign countries (adopter from foreign country can submit his application for adoption in the Ministry in person only if his state of residence has not joined the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in respect of Intercountry Adoption) in the field of intercountry adoption.

On 18^th January, from 10.30 a.m. till 5 p.m. in hotel ‘Riga’  the Councils' of Europe  international presentation about evolution of youth affairs in Latvia has taken place. Youth affair’s experts from European Council, state and government representatives, also youth affair workers and activists from youth organizations have participated this presentation.

The Ministry for Children and Family Affairs of the Republic of Latvia launched a new website www.jaunatneslietas.lv last week. Ministry hopes this internet resource will provide youth with all the necessary information about NVOs, volunteering, getting involved in youth related projects and other relevant activities.