Where do the children come from that Special Delivery International adopts to waiting families?

When a child comes to Eagle’s Nest, how is the health of the child evaluated?

How do I get started?

Who determines if a child can be adopted?

How long does an adoption take?

Are you a licensed Adoption Agency?

Question: Where do the children come from that Special Delivery International adopts to waiting families?
Answer: There are several ways Special Delivery International finds out about children who are available for adoption. Special Delivery International has a very close working relationship with a temporary children’s home in Guatemala. That home is called “Eagle’s Nest”. Special Delivery International works almost exclusively with Eagle’s Nest in matching children available for adoption with waiting families in the United States. There are four main ways children come to live at Eagle’s Nest.

1. The Guatemalan Courts assign children to Eagle’s Nest if they are abandoned or are likely to be abandoned in the hope a home will be found for that child.
2. Hospitals, Police and Fire Departments will contact Eagle’s Nest if they find an abandoned child.
3. Mothers who can’t care for their children know that Eagle’s Nest can provide care and shelter for their children.
4. Pregnant mothers who have been ostracized from their home or communities due becoming pregnant out of wed-lock can come and stay at the children’s home during the last trimester.

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Question: When a child comes to Eagle’s Nest, how is the health of the child evaluated?
Answer: All children are seen by a pediatrician and receive the required immunizations, as well as any medical care deemed necessary. All children are tested for STD’s and Communicable diseases. Any health history which we are aware of will be communicated with an adoptive family.

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Question: How do I get started?
Answer: Request an information packet by calling Daniel Boggs at 1-866-267-3460 or email your request at Daniel@specialdeliveryint.com. In the information packet you will find a statement of services, an application, a financial agreement, as well as other documents which will assist you in compiling your international dossier.

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Question: Who determines if a child can be adopted?
Answer:

1. If a child is abandoned the Guatemala Courts issue an abandonment decree declaring a child has been abandoned and a family must be found to care for and raise the child.
2. If a mother wants to relinquish her rights she must submit to a DNA test to prove she is in fact the mother, and must be interviewed by a Government Social Worker to determine her exact intentions and informed of the finality of her decision.

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Question: How long does an adoption take?
Answer:

1. The process takes about 5-8 months from the time we have ALL of a family’s paperwork.
2. The process can take longer if a family does not complete all necessary paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.

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Question: Are you a licensed Adoption Agency?
Answer: Yes, Special Delivery International’s main office is in Wichita, Kansas. We are licensed as a Child Placing Agency in the State of Kansas. We also have a satellite office in Oregon. We are also licensed as a Child Placing Agency in the State of Oregon. Maintaining proper licensure is a priority and we are proud that Special Delivery International is in full compliance with the high standards which ensure proper placement of children in adoptive homes.

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