LAN is the largest adoption network in the world, with agencies located in nearly all of the 48 contiguous United States, plus the Virgin Islands. Home studies are required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and ensure a stable environment for the adopted child. Information Meetings are held periodically around the state. The meetings are designed to provide basic information and answer questions about international adoption. Pre-Adoption Consultations are conducted for anyone interested in learning more about the process of international adoption.
Consultations provide in-depth information on the costs and requirements of international adoption.
Domestic Home Studies provide the simultaneous visit between birth and adoptive parents, supervision, and court reports at the time of finalization. International Adoption requirements are extensive and vary from country to country. LFSV assists prospective adoptive parents in gathering the appropriate documentation and meeting all requirements of the state of Virginia, the chosen foreign country, and Immigration and Naturalization Services. Post Placement Supervision varies in length according to the policies of each country or the state of Virginia, typically lasting six months. Reports are sent to the child-placing agency or to the courts to finalize the adoption.