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| Note: We are not currently accepting new applications for the Guatemala Adoption program. |
| Children Available | Open your heart and your home to a child from Guatemala. Infant to toddler boys and girls available; boy referrals come very quickly as many boys are in need of placement. |
| Travel | Short trip of three to four days. Escort available. |
| Benefits & Issues to Consider | Short travel trip. Children reside in private foster homes prior to adoption. Good local support network. Cost is somewhat more expensive then other programs. |
| Eligibility | Married couples, and single females, between the ages of 25 and 50, may apply for the adoption of a child from Guatemala. There is no length of marriage requirement, and clients with previous marriages are accepted. Families with biological or adopted children may also apply. |
| Medical Information | Fairly reliable medical reporting. Many children have been placed in foster homes. Information on birth mothers occasionally available. |
| Approximate fees | Appx. $34,000 |
| Time frame | Adopting a child from Guatemala usually takes Average of 12 to 18 months; tends to be shorter for boys. |
Program What is this? | Sunny Ridge Family Center Direct Placement Program. Download program sheet (PDF) |
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