Bring HOME the 5000 Orphans in Guatemala

Guatemala has passed bill 3217, effective 12/31/2007. Unfortunately, this bill was passed with many unknowns and vague information. 5000 orphans urges prospective adoptive parents to not move forward with a NEW case from Guatemala. In Process Cases - we hope to receive more information over the next several weeks that should clarify the laws.

Updates:

On December 11, 2007 a new law was passed in Guatemala. This is the Ortega bill. This eventually passed with a vague grandfather clause that requires in process cases to register with the not yet created Central Authority.

 

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Guatemalan Adoption AWARENESS & NEWS

• New 01/08 - PGN Stops Processing Cases.
• New 01/08: JCICS Announcement on new adoption law.
• Families Without Borders Information
• Unicef Position on Intercountry Adoption
• Guatemala Economy, Health and Statistics
• Asociación defensores de la adopción (ADA)

The FACTS about Guatemalan Adoptions

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• Note! The laws have changed effective 12/31/2008. More information to follow.
• Hague Compliancy - What is it?

• You can do something to change this or help...
  
  Can one person make a change? Yes. By taking action, making a phone call, sending a fax, sending emails or writing letters one person can make a difference. This is not a trivial matter. It could mean hardship and loss of life, futures and livelihood for these children with no "plan".