Q: How many children currently live at the Bolivia Life Center? A: Currently there are 70 boys at the BLC.
Q: What are their Ages? A: The ages of the children are between 3 and 17 years old
Q: What languages do they speak? A: Spanish and Quechua
Q: Is adoption possible? A: No. Presently there is no working agreement between the United States and Bolivia that would make adoption possible
Q: Where do they come from? A: Though no two stories are alike, they all bear marks of pain and abandonment. Some because their parents died, others because they were simply unwanted. Click here to Learn More.
Q: Can I visit my sponsored child? A: Yes, child sponsorship with CIN offers a unique opportunity to visit the child at the Life Center through one of our missions trips. Coming to Bolivia is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Just Sign up for one of our missions trips.
Q: Can I write to my sponsored child or send gifts? A: Yes. You can send letters twice a year, a birthday donation so our staff can take your sponsored child on a special birthday trip into town and purchase something for themselves, and donations for their Christmas gifts. All communications are translated and delivered by our December and June missions teams. Please Contact us if you would like to send a gift or letter to your child.
Q: Does sponsorship cover all the needs of each sponsored boy? A: No. Through our sponsorship program we are able to provide the boys with all their basic daily needs (food, clothing and a loving home). However, the boys' educational needs are provided for through our Bolivia Life Center Partner program and other support. The additional benefit of sponsorship to the boys, is the lifelong, healthy, supportive relationship between the boys and their sponsors.
Q : Who do I contact to arrange a missions trip for my group? A: A Missions trip can be arranged by contacting Ms. Anna Hart, our Missions Team Coordinator at Anna@CINonline.org or by phone at (561) 304-3400.
Q: What kind of work will we do? A: There are various ministry opportunities such as serving the children at the Bolivia Life Center orphanage, construction, medical clinics, and evangelism. Most teams tend to focus on two areas: Side Walk Sunday School, and Construction.
Q: Do I need to get certain shots before my trip? A: You will need to get a Yellow Fever shot in order to obtain your Visa. There are no other required vaccinations to travel into Bolivia, although we strongly recommend Tetanus and Hepatitis. You can also view the Centers for Disease Control's website for recommended Vaccines.
Q: When is my Balance due? A: To reserve a trip, $100 is due with the application. Ninety days prior to the trip 50% of the balance is due. The remaining balance is due 60 days prior to departure.
Bolivia
Q: What is the climate in Cochabamba, Bolivia? A: Cochabamba is a dessert like high altitude climate (8,500 ft.) that is dry for most of the year with temperatures ranging in the 70's to 80's during the day and 50's to 60's at night. In the winter (June through August) temperatures can go down to the 30's and 40's at night.
Q: What do I need to bring? A: A copy of our recommended packing list can be found on the Missions "Take A Mission Trip" Page.
Q: What documents do I need to enter Bolivia? A: A current passport with a minimum of six months remaining on the expiration date and a visa. A photo ID and /or drivers license is necessary as well.
Q: What does the price of the trip include? A: Your trip price will cover all of your expenses from Miami to Bolivia and back. A detailed itemized list can be found on the "Take A Mission Trip" page.
Q: What internship opportunities are available? A: Internships are available at the Bolivia Life Center and at our offices in Florida. Please Contact Us for more details.
Q: What is the application process for interns? A: Fill out the Application and send it back to us at the state side office. Then, go ahead and give us a call, we would love to hear from you and get to know you, especially if the Lord is leading you to join us in His work impacting the lives of the children.
Q: Do I need to raise my support? A: Yes. All CIN interns raise their own support.
Q: Is there a required time commitment? A: Yes. We require a minimum commitment of one month.
