Age of Parents: Parents should be 25-50 yrs. old for infant adoptions. Upper age limit depends upon age of child to be adopted.
Other Children: May have other children at home. No infertility requirement.
Marriage: Married couples preferred but single women can adopt. Previous divorces acceptable.
Travel: Depending on the program, selected travel opportunities vary. Please request additional information.
Both parents must travel to Guatemala to meet child and complete Embassy interview. Travel typically not more than 5 days. Families may meet their child’s foster parents, orphanage caretakers and/or birth mothers and will be completely escorted and guided by LAN representatives while in Guatemala. The child will be placed with parents the first day after arrival.
Income: Requirements may vary by program. Please request additional information.
CHILDREN AVAILABLE
Gender: Both boys and girls. Parents should be open to either gender.
Age: Newborn to 12 years old. Most babies will be between 6-9 months at time of placement.
TIMING
Referral: Average time frame from application to the Guatemala program (after homestudy) to referral is 3-4 months.
Travel: Approximately 6 months after referral is accepted. Parents will receive monthly updates on child during this waiting period.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 888-205-3769 or 800-577-4100
