Guatemala Guatemalan Adoptions
*** Temporarily On Hold ***
Guatemala is one of Central America’s most fascinating
countries with its Mayan ruins, active volcanoes,
jungles and natural wonders. It is the westernmost
country in Central America, bordering on Mexico to
the north and west, Belize to the northeast, Honduras
and El Salvador to the east. Guatemala remains fairly
inexpensive for most travelers.
Guatemala has a population of 1.39 million people
with 44% of them of Mayan descent and 56% of
Mestizo/Ladino
descent. The country is democratic and their language
is Spanish. Guatemala has a strong religious culture
with the main religions being Roman Catholic, Pentecostal
and Mayan-Catholic fusion. The major industries are
coffee, sugar, bananas, textiles and clothing, petroleum,
metals, rubber, flowers and of course, tourism.
Children Available
Guatemala has many beautiful children waiting for
forever families. The children range from age 3 months
to 5 years. Typically the children will be Hispanic
looking, meaning light to medium brown skin with dark
eyes and brown or black hair.
All the children receive the regular well-baby check
ups and are tested for HIV, Hepatitis B and other
diseases. Pictures and medical reports are available
upon referral.
It is possible to adopt more than one child at a
time.
All the children are well cared for in private foster
care or group homes.
Family Requirements
• Guatemala is fairly liberal as to who may
adopt.
• Single women (25 years of age & older)
• Married couples (with or without children
already in the home)
• Previous divorces are accepted.
• One parent must be a United States citizen.
• The age limit is flexible, typically 24-55
years of age. Applicants 50 and older may have to
be more flexible on the children referred, but this
is not a set rule. All families must meet the financial
and health requirements.
Travel
Guatemala is a one-trip program. Only one parent
* is
required to travel for a trip of about 3-5 days duration.
In country travel costs are quite modest.
* Adopt Abroad, Inc. does not use escorts for any
of our adoption programs. We have extensive backgrounds
in family therapy and strongly believe this is a parental
responsibility, and helps avoid adoption disruption
later on.
Fees
Please inquire regarding fees.
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