Adopt from Guatemala

Is Guatemalan Adoption for You?

The first order of business is to educate yourself about

• the process,

• risks involved (e.g., the health status of the child cannot be guaranteed, a country can change its adoption procedures, etc.), and

• costs of adoption, travel, etc.

With the right information at hand, you can make a correct decision.

Besides the information you will find here, your local library and bookstore will have many books available on adoption. One helpful resource is A Resource Guide for Prospective Parents by C.A. Adamec. The magazine, Adoptive Families, contains helpful information and can be ordered by calling (800) 372-3300.

Networking with others who have traveled the adoption road ahead of you is helpful. Guatemalan adoption can involve stresses or unexpected occurrences during the process. Talking with other people who have completed that process is encouraging, and when you return from Guatemala with your child, you will want to maintain contact with those families. Contact Us for a reference list.

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