If you have any questions regarding eligibility for Latvia hosting, we would be happy to help you complete a free eligibility check prior to formally applying with CAN. Please contact our Program Coordinator at katie@orphanhosting.com for more information.
| Age Requirements for Parents |
| Married couples/singles must be at least 27 years old to be eligible to host from Latvia. |
| There must be at least a 15 year age difference between the host child and the oldest parent. |
| Citizenship Requirements |
| One host parent must be a US citizen and reside in the US. |
| Education Requirements |
| Each potential hosting parent must have at least a high school diploma or the equivalent. |
| Health History |
| Host parents must be in good health with no major medical or psychological concerns. |
| Not eligible to host if diagnosed with alcoholism within the last 10 years or have any history of illegal drug/narcotic use or abuse. |
| Criminal History |
| Not eligible to host if any of the following apply: |
| Current warrants or currently on probation |
| Any use of/arrests for illegal drugs; any felony arrests |
| DUI or DWI charges within the last 5 years, regardless of outcome |
| Any arrest for a violent crime (examples: assault, domestic violence, child abuse/neglect) |
| Religious Requirements |
| Families with religious beliefs prohibiting any kind of medical treatment will not be eligible to host. |
*Please note, if your family falls outside of these parameters and you are interested in hosting please contact our Orphan Hosting Team to see if we can find a way to work with your family.