Latvia Adoption Resources

Hague Adoption Glossary

Click here to review important terms related to adoption and The Hague Convention.

Books for Parents

Stories from Latvia
• The Rings of My Tree: A Latvian Woman's Journey by Jane E. Cunningham  (Llumina Press 2004)
• Walking Since Daybreak : A Story of Eastern Europe, World War II, and the Heart of Our Century by Modris Eksteins  (Mariner Books 2000)
• The Latvians: A Short History (Studies of Nationalities) by Andrejs Plakans (Hoover Institution Press 1995)

Latvian

• Latvian-English/English-Latvian Dictionary & Phrasebook by Amanda Zaeska Jatniece (Hippocrene Books 2004)
• Latvian-English English-Latvian Dictionary (Hippocrene Practical Dictionary) by M. Sosare, I. Borzvalka (Hippocrene Books 1993)
• Teach Yourself Latvian Complete Course with Audio CDs (TY: Complete Courses) by Tereze Svilane (McGraw Hill 2009)

Adoption in the Classroom

• Adoption and the Schools: A Resource Guide for Parents and Teachers by  Lansing Wood, Nancy Ng  (Families Adopting in Response)
• Children of Intercountry Adoptions in School: A Primer for Parents and Professionals by Ruth Lyn Meese (Bergin & Garvey 2002)

Issues in Adoption

• Adoption Parenting: Creating a Toolbox, Building Connections by Jean MacLeod, Sheena Macrae (EMK Press 2006)
• Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew by Sherrie Eldridge (Delta 1999)
• Parenting the Hurt Child : Helping Adoptive Families Heal and Grow by Gregory C. Keck, Regina M. Kupecky, Lynda Gianforte Mansfield  (Pinion Press 2002)

Travel

• Latvia, 5th (Bradt Travel Guide) by Stephan Baister, Chris Patrick (Bradt Travel Guides 2007)

Cookbooks/Crafts

• A Taste of Latvia (Hippocrene International Cookbooks) by Siri Lise Doub  (Hippocrene Books 2000)
• The Food and Cooking of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania: Traditions, Ingredients, Tastes and Techniques in 60 Classic Recipes by Silvena Johen  (Aquamarine 2009)
  
• Latvian Mittens: Traditional Designs & Techniques by Lizbeth Upitis  (Schoolhouse Press 1997)
• LATVIAN DREAMS, Knitting From Weaving Charts by Joyce Williams, Lizbeth Upitis (Schoolhouse Press 2000)

Children's Books

• I Wished for You: an Adoption Story (Mom's Choice Award Recipient, Book of the Year Award, Creative Child Magazine) by Marianne R. Richmond (Marianne Richmond Studios 2008)
• A Blessing from Above (Little Golden Book) by Patti Henderson, Elizabeth Edge  (Golden Books 2004)
• A Mother for Choco (Paperstar)   by Keiko Kasza  (Putnam Juvenile 1996)
• Horace by Holly Keller  (HarperCollins 1991)

Articles

• Adoptive Families, the online adoption and parenting guide, has provided trusted adoption information and inspiration to families for over 30 years.
• How to Be an Adoption Advocate
• Nature & Nurture: A New Look at How Families Work 
• Helping Classmates Understand Adoption

Websites

Official State websites
• US Embassy in Latvia - Official Embassy news and updates on services for US citizens
• United States Citizen and Immigration Services - US requirements for permanent citizenship for adoptees
• Embassy of Latvia in Washington, D.C. - Latest news from Latvia

Health and Wellness

• The Orphan Doctor - Highlights common ailments of adopted children

Support and Education

• National Council for Adoption
• Joint Council on International Children's Services
• C.A.S.E -- Center for Adoption Support and Education
• Adoption Learning Parnters
• North American Council on Adoptable Children
• Yahoo! International Adoption Groups Search Page