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Below is a table that compares the adoption processes between the countries in which we work: China and Guatemala.

 

 China (non speical needs) Ukraine Guatemala
Time to prepare paperwork 2 - 5 months 2 - 5 months 2 - 5 months
Time until referral 22 months (This can change. Please see our country sheet for current information.) No referral given prior to travel 2 - 5 months (This can change. Please see our country sheet for current information.)
Time until travel 6 - 8 weeks 5-7 months from dossier submission 6 - 8 months
Age of child 6 months and up 3 years and up Newborn at time of referral
Where children live Orphanage or foster care Orphanage Foster care
Health of the children1 Generally healthy Generally healthy Generally healthy
Travel time 2 weeks 30 days 3-5 days
Who must travel At least 1 adopting parent Both parents 0 (escort available)
Cost Please see our country sheet for current information. Please see our country sheet for current information. Please see our country sheet for current information.
Tax credit available2 Yes! $10,630 Yes! $10,630 Yes! $10,630
Matching process

China assigns;
You choose gender

Ukraine assigns; You may request another child while in country

Guatemala assigns;
You choose gender

Parent's age range 30-50 25-55 25-55

1 Children have different risks depending on the country in which they live. For more information, please see our risk pages for China, Guatemala, and Ukraine.

2 For more information, please visit the IRS website and read Publication 607. (This link takes you to the IRS Website.)

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