Peru Adoption
Mi Yungs Prayer is pleased to offer international adoption from Peru
At Mi Yungs Prayer, Peru holds a special place in our hearts as we expand opportunities for children to find loving, permanent families. Located on the western coast of South America, Peru is known for its rich history, vibrant culture, strong family values, and breathtaking landscapes, including the Andes Mountains and the ancient city of Machu Picchu.
Peru is a Hague Adoption Convention country and has participated in Hague-compliant international adoptions for more than 18 years, helping ensure ethical and transparent adoption practices that prioritize the best interests of children. Families adopting from Peru follow a structured process that includes a home study, dossier preparation, approval through Peru's central adoption authority, child matching, and finalization of the adoption.
Through this program, Mi Yungs Prayer looks forward to partnering with families who feel called to adoption while honoring Peru's rich heritage and helping children experience the love, stability, and belonging of a forever family.
Eligibility Requirements
Prospective adoptive parents must meet the following requirements:
- At least one parent must be a U.S. citizen and between 25 and 62 years old
- Parents must be at least 18 years older than the child they adopt.
- Married couples or single women may apply
- Healthy with no serious or life-threatening diseases
- Financially stable
- Able to meet U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requirements
About the Children
Children available for adoption from Bulgaria include:
- Children ages 2-16 years old
- Sibling groups and older children
- Minor to moderate special needs
Matching
There are two pathways to matching with a child:
- Special Adoptions - This list is updated every month or so. This list of children with special needs, health problems and adolescents. There are sibling groups listed. Children on this list are often in greatest need of adoptive families.
- Standard Adoptions - Children are referred through Peru's central adoption authority based on family qualifications and child needs. More flexibility regarding age, sibling groups, and medical needs. Families seeking a younger child or fewer identified medical or developmental needs may find the standard program more appropriate. Wait time can be longer.
Timeframes & Travel Requirements
Wait time depends on your openness to age range, special needs, and sibling groups. Average is 1-3 years; wait times for "healthy" children are longer.
Two trips required (each estimated 7-10 days):
- First trip: Meet the child for official match
- Second trip: Bring your child home
Adoption Process
· Select a Hague-accredited adoption agency.
· Complete your home study and USCIS approval.
· Submit your dossier to Peru.
· Receive and accept a child referral.
· Receive USCIS approve for your child to come to the United States
· Obtain U.S. Embassy Article 5 approval.
· Adoption is finalized through the DGA.
· Receive Article 23 – Hague Adoption completed
· Secure the child's immigrant visa and return home as a family
Resources
Learn more about international adoption from Bulgaria:
Ready to Begin?
Whether you hope to adopt a toddler, sibling group, or older child, your decision can change a life forever. Contact Mi Yungs Prayer to start your Bulgarian adoption journey.