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Peruvian Children
Infants until the age of 16 are available. Hispanic, native, and mixed native-Spanish heritage children are available. Birthmothers
give their child directly to you or through a third party (adoption agency). Many parents want infants, but there aren't many
available.
Note: The requirements and process below is combined with US laws, but it should be a basis
for citizens of other countries.
Requirements
Parents must be at least 18 years older than the child and be under 55. For couples, both parents must go to Peru to adopt.
Only married couples are accepted. The time spent in Peru is 15 - 20 days. A family with children already in the home is allowed
to adopt. Single women usually adopt an older or special needs child, and they must be open to that possibility.
Process
It is best to use a US-based agency, since Peruvian lawyers or agencies have different laws because they facilitate domestic
Peruvian adoptions. Post-adoption checks are required by the Peruvian govt., which your adoption agency will complete. The
price range is $5000 - $7000, not including travel. You must announce your decision to adopt within a time range of about
15 - 20 working days.
Documents Needed
The birth and marriage certificates of both parents, a home study, physical and psychological health reports, financial and
employment certifications, references, and police clearances are all required. Other documents may required as well. US documents
are authenticated by the Peruvian govt. after the seal of a U.S. notary public or the appropriate document issuing office
is obtained. The seal is authenticated by the clerk of court in the county where the notary is licensed or by a similar authority,
then authenticated by your state's Secretary of State, and then by the U.S. Department of State Authentication Office. After
the State Dep, the Peruvian embassy or consulate in your region must authenticate.
Weather / Climate
Other Information / Peru
The capital is Lima. Peru includes the Andes Mountains.
Major Reasons Peruvian Children are being put up for Adoption
Advantages
The Peruvian adoption program is a rather well-established one since it has been going on for about 15 years, while other
adoption countries were going on for a much shorter amount of time.
1.)The US State Dep's Page on Adoptions from Peru.
2.)Rainbow House Int.; China, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, Kazakhstan, S. Korea, Russia, Ukraine, Romania, India, Bangladesh,
Mexico, Ecuador, Guatemala, and Peru.
3.)Children's House Int.; China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Kazakhstan, India, Russia, Moldova, Romania, Bulgaria, Bolivia, Ecuador,
Peru, Guatemala, and Mexico.
4.)VIDA, Voice for International Development and Adoption; China, Japan, the Philippines, Bulgaria, Guatemala, Honduras,
Bolivia, Colombia, and Peru. Based in NY.Parents are from around the world.
5.)Adopt Help; China, Cambodia, Korea, Kazakhstan, Russia, India, Romania, Moldova, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala,
and the US.
6.)The Children's Home Society of Missouri; China, Korea, Vietnam, India, Russia, Ukraine, Romania, Moldova, Bulgaria,
Slovakia, Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, Honduras, and domestic US. Founded in 1891.
7.)World Child Int.; China, the Russian Federation, Ukraine, Romania, Kazakhstan, Guatemala, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia,
Vietnam, and Cambodia. Est. 1981. Placed nearly 3,000 children.
8.)Children's Home Society of Minnesota - CHSM; This adoption agency was founded in 1889 and has placed over 180,000 children in forever families. The agency specializes in adoptions of children in China, Korea, Vietnam, India, Russia, Romania,
Kazakhstan, Colombia, Guatemala, Ecuador, Peru, Ethiopia, and the US.
9.)Los Ninos Int. China, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria, Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, Guatemala,
and Honduras. Est. 1981.
10.)ACCEPT; China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, India, Russia, Ukraine, Peru, and Guatemala. Based in CA.
11.)New Beginnings Family and Children's Services, Inc.; China, Hong Kong, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Russia, and Peru.
Based in NY, with offices in NY, FL, and PA. Est. 1985. Placed over 2000 children.
12.)Villa Hope Int. Adoptions; China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Guatemala.
Based in Alabama. Est. 1988.
13.)Seedlings Inc.; China, Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, and Guatemala. Based in NJ. Est. 1990.
14.)Plan Loving Adoptions Now, Inc. - PLAN; China, Vietnam, India, Ukraine, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Peru, Colombia, Guatemala,
Haiti, and the US.
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