Meet the Children

• The children are generally between the ages of 7 – 17 (Ukraine/Poland) / 12 – 17 (Latvia)
• They are mostly singles, with possible sibling groups
• Sibling groups must be hosted together for traditional hosting; for the Discovery & Adventure program, children may be placed separately based on individual needs.
• Recommended for participation by their orphanage staff
• Travel to the United States on a tourist visa and must return to their country on a pre-determined date at the closing of the host program
• Are accompanied by one or more chaperones from their home countries who are their legal guardians while they are in the United States.

Although the children presented for hosting are “orphans” (children living without parental care), Open Hearts and Homes for Children is not an adoption agency, and the children are not being presented for adoption to the United States. Your role as a host family is to provide your host child with a safe, nurturing environment, to introduce them to family life and culture in America, and share the love of Christ with them.