Cherished Children International Adoption Agency  arranges the adoption of infants and older children in Guatemala.  We are very pleased to be working directly with an adoption attorney in Antigua, Guatemala who utilizes small, private group homes.
Children Available:

Healthy infants, both boys and girls, four months of age and older are available.  The ethnic background of most of the children available is Ladino or Mestizo and ethnic groups descending from the Maya Indians.  The children are healthy and receive the benefits of a loving foster care program.  Familes can visit their children during the process of adoption and stay as long as they desire.  Our agency will assist you with all arrangements necessary.


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Adoptive Parent Requirements:

Cherished Children accepts parents 25 years of age and older.  Single parents or married couples are eligiible for this program.  There is no limitation regarding children already living in the home.  Of course, families must meet the requirements of United States Immigration as well as provide a complete dossier to the Guatemalan Officials.  Our staff will assist you in completing all paperwork necessary for this program.
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Travel Requirements:

Both parents can travel usually 4 to 6 months after they have accpeted referral.  All legal procedures and paperwork must be completed.  We highly encourage at least one parent to travel, however if there is just cause, a child can be escorted.  Escort service requires about one month extra time.  Escort fees are $500.00 plus round trip ticket and accommodations for the escort as well as the child's ticket.  Familes stay in comfortable hotels.  We can offer recommendations if you like.  Travel time is short, one trip of 3 to 4 days.
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Fees:

Fee schedules are available upon request.  All fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.  ALL FEES ARE DUE BEFORE TRAVEL OR CHILD ESCORT.   Fee schedule includes:

Vaccinations, Medicine, Licensed private foster care, Daily medical care by a physician, Photos & updates of your baby/child, Translation of dossier into Spanish, Court filing fees, Tax stamps, Lawyer's fees and any and all costs having to do with the completion of your Guatemalan adoption.

What is NOT included in the Guatemala Program fee:

DNA testing
International travel
Hotel or local travel for family, individual, or baby/child
Visa requirements or escort fees



          
          
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About the Country of Guatemala:

Guatemala is a beautiful country located between Belize and Mexico, bordering El Salvador and Honduras.  The majority of the total land space is mountainous and Guatemala has many volcanos.  Guatemala is known as the "Land of the Eternal Spring" because of its mild climate.  The average temperature is 75 degrees F.  Very few Guatemalan families adopt, therefore many of their children are placed for international adoption.  Prepare yourself for a beautiful country and a wonderful "forever family".
La religion pura y sin macula delante de Dios y Padre es esta:  Visitar los huerfanos y las viudas en sus tribulaciones, y guardarse sin mancha de este mundo.

(Translated in English) "Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orhans and widows in their distress, and o keep oneself unstained by the world."  James 1:27
While in Guatemala, families usually stay at the "Villa at Antigua" in Antigua, Guatemala.  The picture below shows the beautiful courtyard at the Villa.  To the right is another courtyard shot that shows the beautiful mountains and volcanoes that surround the Villa.
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