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Oct

Changes in International Adoption from Nicaragua

by Nicole Skellenger, JD

MLJ Adoptions is celebrating some exciting movement in the past couple months in regards in adoption from Nicaragua! This year, three children have been matched with waiting families; all three children were under the age of three, but did have additional medical needs. Mi Familia, the adoption entity in Nicaragua, has indicated that their focus ...

27

Sep

Traveling to Nicaragua: How to Prepare

During spring break, I had the opportunity to travel to Nicaragua for a week! This gave me useful firsthand experience with traveling to a Latin American country, since two of our adoption programs work in Mexico and Nicaragua. Because I am a planner and stress about packing, I read blogs, travel guides and talked to other people ...

9

Aug

Families Needed for Older Children and Children with Additional Needs from Nicaragua

by Nicole Skellenger, JD

We currently have two families in Nicaragua adopting toddler aged waiting children who both have known additional needs. “Waiting children” are typically children over the age of 8 (both considered “healthy” and considered with medical needs) or children with additional medical needs of any age, including infants and toddlers. These are children who are not ...

19

Jul

Food and Fun in Nicaragua

When I travel, even for a short weekend getaway, I like to pack lots of snacks. You never know when you will be hungry, and what will be available. My husband says I go a little overboard, which may be true, but I don’t hear him complaining when he is hungry and I pull out ...

22

Dec

Adopting from Nicaragua – A 2016 Program Update!

by Caitlin Snyder

Adopting from Nicaragua has become a popular option for families wanting to bring a child from Latin America into their homes. There are several benefits to adopting from Nicaragua; the stay in-country can help a child adapt to his or her new family more easily, the proximity to the United States allows families to travel ...

25

May

What To Expect When Adopting From Nicaragua?

by Caitlin Snyder

More often than not, international adoption requires travel to the country from where your family is adopting. Travel requirements vary greatly from country to country. Families who choose to adopt from Nicaragua will be required to travel to the country and stay for 12-20 weeks at the end of the adoption process. Yes, three to ...

23

Mar

Latin American Adoption Story: Scharmahorn Family

by MLJ Adoptions

in Adoption Stories, Nicaragua

The greatest thing (about our adaption period) was the uninterrupted time we had as a family – away from our busy lives back home. We traveled almost every weekend around the country and really tried to enjoy our time there together. We are the Scharmahorn family. My husband, Kaleb and I have been married for ...

22

Feb

Referrals for Older Children Increase for Families Adopting from Nicaragua

by Adriana Tebbe

We have recently had the pleasure of assisting families who are adopting from Nicaragua. They have been matched with older children and siblings. It all begins when the Potential Match arrives to my email inbox. The feeling of being able to call a family who has been waiting and give them the information that will ...

22

Apr

Roberts’ Nicaragua Adoption Story

by MLJ Adoptions

in Adoption Stories, Nicaragua

She made eye contact with me. She instantly came running, arms WIDE open with the BIGGEST smile on her face. I will NEVER forget that look in her eyes. She jumped in my arms and I just wept. We are the Roberts Family. Dean and I have been married for six years and Viviana joined ...

9

Apr

Five Reasons to Adopt from Nicaragua

by Stacy Jacobs

There are many things to consider when choosing a specific country for an international adoption. Many times, families are not even aware that they can adopt from Nicaragua until they start doing some research on country program options. Often times, Nicaragua quickly becomes a family’s first choice after learning of the many benefits the program ...

6

Apr

FIT Nicaragua Serves Families Adopting from Nicaragua

by MLJ Adoptions

Below the Bultemeier family shares what it was like to stay in-country during their adaptation period. We were a few weeks from traveling to Nicaragua for the adaptation period when I first began searching for housing. Our adoption process had moved quickly than expected and I was scrambling, overwhelmed at moving my family to live in ...

1

Apr

5 Ways to Celebrate your Adoptive Child’s Nicaraguan Heritage

by Stacy Jacobs

Families adopting from Nicaragua have to spend a significant amount of time in country completing the adoption process. If you choose to adopt from Nicaragua, we encourage you to use your time in country as a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Nicaragua. When you do come home with ...

22

Sep

Why Should You Adopt from Latin America?

by Caitlin Snyder

in Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua

Did you know that Latin America is not determined by geography? Instead, a country is considered a Latin American country if a majority of the population speaks one of the romance languages. The romance languages include Spanish, French and Portuguese, all of which descended from Latin. There are similarities in vocabulary, verbiage and sentence structure ...

8

Sep

Adopting from Nicaragua and Mexico Makes Travel Requirements Easier

in Mexico, Nicaragua

The time and expense of travel are important considerations when deciding whether to adopt internationally. Travel to the sending country is required for a variety of reasons; attending court hearings, meeting with the adoption authority or meeting and bringing your adopted child home. Each international adoption program has its own requirements and may involve anywhere ...

31

Mar

7 Reasons Why the Adaptation Period in Nicaragua is Beneficial

When families consider adopting from a Latin American country, Nicaragua is a great option for those wanting younger children. Often times, families lose interest or become discouraged when they find out that there is an in-country stay of anywhere from 10-20 weeks when adopting from Nicaragua. Despite the extended stay, the time spent in Nicaragua ...

20

Mar

Adopting from Latin America has Changed

by Michele Jackson, JD

in Mexico, Nicaragua

Adoption from Latin America may be a wonderful option for you if you are thinking about growing your family through international adoption. However, it is important to understand that the options for adopting from Latin American have significantly decreased over the past decade. The reasons for this decline include: Independent International adoptions or use of ...

11

Mar

Why Should You Adopt from Nicaragua?

by Stacy Jacobs

There are many country choices when it comes to international adoption, and for some families choosing the country may be one of the more difficult parts of the process. Factors such as parent requirements, child characteristics, travel requirements, and length of process can make the choice a difficult one. MLJ Adoptions’ Nicaragua Program is a ...

23

Jan

Should I Start an Independent Adoption from Nicaragua?

by Nicole Skellenger, JD

Adopting from Nicaragua, the largest country in Central America, has become a viable alternative to adopting from Guatemala which closed to international adoptions in 2008. Nicaragua, like the Eastern European country of Ukraine, has a long tradition of independent international adoptions. Parents considering this path to building their families need to be aware of new ...

12

Aug

Options for Adoptions from Latin America

by Nicole Skellenger, JD

in Mexico, Nicaragua

In light of the recent limitation on international adoptions from Columbia, we have been noticing an increased interest in our Nicaragua adoption program as well as our upcoming program in Mexico. As of July 15, 2013, the Central Authority in Columbia called the Columbian Institute for Family Welfare (ICBF) is no longer accepting adoption applications ...

2

Jul

What You Need To Travel to Nicaragua for Adoption

by MLJ Adoptions

Traveling for your adoption is an exciting experience but can also come with some anxiety. Try to be as prepared as possible for the trip and understand it is different than your typical tourism or business trip. It is important to remember that when you are traveling abroad there are additional safety measure you should ...

27

Dec

Top 10 Reasons to Adopt from Nicaragua

Having made several trips to Nicaragua in the past two years, I was able to observe many benefits in the Nicaraguan adoption process. While Nicaragua has not seen the popularity of international adoption likely due from the lengthy time required to stay in country, I find that it has numerous benefits that are often overlooked. ...

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