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Cost to Adopt from Guatemala

Agency Fee For Families Thru International Adoption, Inc.'s services: $200 due with application, for review and counsel. $2,300 due with submission of authenticated dossier. $2,300 due with acceptance of a referral.

$4,800

Due to the impending implementation of the Hague Treaty in Guatemala, it is not certain at this time what fees will be associated with an adoption from Guatemala. Once it has been determined what fees will be due, FTIA will update our website. Families beginning the adoption process from Guatemala after Hague implementation will be provided with a current fee schedule.

Other costs will include:

1. Home study: Generally, the cost will be between $1,000 and $2,000 depending on the agency you choose and your state of residence. It is possible that the costs for some states may exceed these amounts.
2. CIS fees - $670 I-800A filing fee, plus $80 per adult for biometrics/fingerprinting. 
3. After securing the documents to be included in your Guatemala dossier, you will send them to your Secretary of State's office to have them certified, and then to the Guatemala Embassy/Consulate for authentication. It has been our experience that the fees and costs associated with this procedure run approximately $300 - $500 ($0 to $10 per document by the Secretary of State and $10 per document by Guatemala Embassy/Consulate) depending on the number of documents necessary for your adoption and whether you choose an express shipping service.
4. FTIA currently requires two post-placement reports at six months & twelve months after the adoption. The cost of the post-placement reports may be included in your original fee paid to your home study agency. If not, post-placement reports generally cost anywhere from $100 - $300 each.
5. Any medical expenses incurred for the child after a referral has been accepted are the responsibility of the adoptive family; however, if medical expenses exceed $500, FTIA would provide you the opportunity to decline the referral.
6. There may be additional costs after your adoption to register or readopt your child according to your state laws. To learn about your state laws visit: Child Welfare Information Gateway - Summary of Laws Regarding International Adoption.

We want to remind you that these fees are approximate. While Families Thru International Adoption's agency fee will not change during your adoption proceedings, all other costs are subject to change. Based on our experience, we do not expect any substantial change. The travel costs to and from Guatemala, and inside Guatemala, vary every trip depending on when you travel, the availability of hotels, etc. It is not expected that any of the other fees or expenses will be waived or reduced.