Nicaragua

Who Can Adopt from Nicaragua?

• Married couples and single men and women may adopt from Nicaragua.
• The adopting parent(s) must be between 25 and 50, but a single parent must be at least 15 years older than the child they wish to adopt.
• More than one child may be adopted at one time. There is a marginal increase in fees for more than one child. Sibling groups are encouraged.

The Children Available for Adoption

• Nicaraguan children available for adoption range from infancy to pre-teens. Please note that the age range provided for available children is not a guarantee. There may be an extended waiting period if parents request an infant child.
• Both boys and girls are available for adoption, with no preference given to either sex.
• Children are generally healthy and receive proper nutrition and medical care while in the foster care system.
• Children from Latin America are of either Caucasian or Hispanic ancestry.

Why adopt from Nicaragua?

Nicaragua is a beautiful country that has captured the hearts of many tourists. More and more Americans are spending vacations and buying property in Nicaragua.  

Despite the country’s obvious beauty, poverty is the largest reason that fuels the need for adoptive families. Many families in Nicaragua cannot feed and clothe the children, trusting that the orphanage can provide a better life for them. The number of abandoned children has reached an all time high.

Families that have chosen to adopt from Nicaragua like the laid back process, and see the time in country as a time to bond with their child. Once families have received their referral and travel, the child is placed with the family right away for an adaptation period. The atmosphere in Nicaragua is one of a vacation like setting and many choose to spend their time there taking advantage of their time in country.

To learn more about Nicaragua please request information.

Country information is to be considered general information and subject to change. The information is based upon state, federal, foreign, and international law, as well as our own business policies.