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The following is a selected list of highly recommended agencies handling adoption in Guatemala. This list was developed based on input from numerous families who have adopted from Guatemala. But before you choose an agency, read: Where and How to Find Information on Adoption Agencies HAPS (Homestudies and Adoption Placement Services) 668 American Legion Drive, Teaneck, NJ 07666 Tel: 201-836-5554 / Fax: 201-836-0204 http://haps.org Marie@haps.org As of 2006, 13 years of doing adoptions in Guatemala, handled 93 children from Guatemala in 2005 Better Business Bureau Report Adoptions Int'l / Hannah Wallace 601 S. Tenth St, Philadelphia PA. 19147 Tel: (215) 238-9057 / Fax (215) 592-0464 http://www.adoptionsintl.org Hwall334@aol.com Program in Guatemala for 19 years Better Business Bureau Report For This Child 1920 Abrams Parkway #185, Dallas, TX 75214 Tel: (214) 370-8436 / Fax (214) 370-8435 http://www.forthischild.org traci@forthischild.org Solely does Guatemala adoptions No BBB report found Other Frequently Recommended Agencies You May Want to Consider Mandala 6601 Turkey Farm Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Tel: In NC: (919) 942-5500, Nationwide: (800) 295-3191 / Fax: (919) 942-0248 http://www.mandalaadoption.org Info@mandalaadoption.org Better Business Bureau Report Adoptions Together (ATI) 10230 New Hampshire Avenue, Suite 200, Silver Spring, MD 20903 Tel: (301) 439-2900 / Fax: (301) 439-9334 http://www.adoptionstogether.org International@adoptionstogether.org Better Business Bureau Report FTIA/ Families Thru International Adoption, Inc. 400 Bentee Wes Court, Evansville, IN 47715 Tel: 812-479-9900 / Toll Free: 888-797-9900 / FAX: 812-479-9901 http://www.ftia.org adopt@ftia.org Better Business Bureau Report Special Additions International (Note: Not to be confused with Special Delivery Int'l, which is NOT on this recommended list.) 20285 Metcalf, Stilwell, KS 66085 Tel. 913-681-9604 / Fax.913-681-0748 http://www.specialad.org info@specialadditions.org Better Business Bureau Report Lifeline Children's Svcs 2908 Pump House Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35243 Tel: 205.967.0811 / Fax: 205.969.2137 http://www.lifelineadoption.org lifeline@lifelineadoption.org Better Business Bureau Report Angels Haven West Coast: 25134 Ave Rotella, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 East Coast: P.O. Box 53, Monkton, VT 05469 Tel (661) 259-2943 / Fax (661) 799-3318 http://www.angels-haven.com sherry@angels-haven.com Better Business Bureau Report Across The World 399 Taylor Boulevard, Suite 102, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Tel: (800) 610-5607/ (925) 356-6260 / Fax: (925) 827-9396 http://www.atwakids.org adopt@atwakids.org Better Business Bureau Report Wide Horizons for Children 38 Edge Hill Road, Waltham, MA 02451 Tel: (781) 894-5330 / Fax: (781) 899-2769 http://www.whfc.org contact@whfc.org Better Business Bureau Report Jewish Family & Children Svcs of Philadelphia Main Office: 2100 Arch Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: (215) 496-9700 / 215-698-4500 / Fax: (215) 496-6622 http://www.jfcsphil.org No BBB report found Small Miracles International 1148 S. Douglas Blvd., Midwest City, Oklahoma 73130 Tel 405-732-7295 / fax 405-732-7297 http://www.smiint.org smi@ionet.net Better Business Bureau Report Casa Quivira http://www.casaquivira.com quivira@conexion.com.gt Orphanage in Guatemala for direct adoption > MORE AGENCY INFORMATION Attorneys to Solve Problems for Adoptions in Progress in Guatemala Servicios Juridicos Integrados: The Original "Adoption Supervisors" Attorneys Manfred Bretbacher & Edwin Barrientos Avenida Reforma 12 - 01, Zona 10, Edificio Reforma Montufar, 70 Nivel, Oficina 701, Guatemala City http://www.adoption-supervisors.com serjuin@adoption-supervisors.com (They correspond perfectly in English) Read an article about Adoption Supervisors now (The adoption supervisors recommended by AdoptinginGuatemala is Servicios Juridicos Integrados, Attorneys Manfred Bretbacher & Edwin Barrientos, the original team known under this name. I do not have any experience with a newer group calling itself "Adoption Supervisors Guatemala)

Where and How to Find Information on Agencies -- Guidelines and Resources for Choosing an Agency for Guatemalan Adoption Choosing an Adoption Agency for Guatemala -- Checklist of Questions You Might Want to Ask the Agency Deciding on a Referral -- Checklist of Questions You Might Want to Ask the Agency What to Pack for a Visit Trip? -- A List of Baby Items That You'll Want to Bring With You For Your Trip First Visit With Foster Mother: Checklist of Questions To Ask -- A list of suggested questions you may want to your baby's foster mother during your first meeting Got Pachita? -- Bibs, Tees, and Onesies, in Pink and Blue (Pachita means "baby bottle," in Guatemalan Spanish) Where's My Pachita? -- Bibs, Tees, and Onesies, in Pink and Blue Proud... -- Mugs, Adult Tees, and Children's/Baby Gear Guatemala Baby -- Bibs, Baby Tees, Onesies Milestones Checklist -- Mugs, Tees, Totes, Mousepads & More Waiting For Lucinda: One Family's Journey Through International Adoption by Amy Shore Born in Our Hearts: Stories of Adoption by Filis Casey, Marisa Catalina Casey MORE ADOPTION-RELATED BOOKS Participate in discussions about Guatemalan adoption, research adoption agencies by talking with current and former clients, and get more feedback about the process at these popular forums and lists. Adopting in Guatemala Support Listserv -- This is Mary's own welcoming, open, and supportive listserv. Join now by sending an email to: adoptinginguatemala-subscribe@yahoogroups.com or sign up online. Soul of Adoption Forums -- Open, friendly, non-discriminatory forum for discussions about all aspects of adoption. Features an active and supportive Guatemala forum. Adoption Agency Research Listsev -- Open discussion about agencies permitted Guatemala Adoption Listserv -- Open discussion about agencies not permitted Guatemala-Adopt -- The "Biglist" Listserv -- Large list with several thousand participants, open discussion about agencies permitted

Web www.adoptinginguatemala.com (Click map to view full-size version) Some of the best links and sites on Guatemalan adoption, Guatemala, and other information to help in the process. KEY SITES GuatAdopt -- Guatemalan Adoption Information and News Guatemala Adoptive Families Network Overview of the Guatemalan Adoption Process US GOVERNMENT in GUATEMALA US Embassy -- Guatemala Key Officers of Foreign Service Posts -- U.S. Department of State State Department Adoptions Page Email the State Department at adoptguatemala@state.gov -- for correspondence re: Guatemala Adoption Email the Department of Homeland Security / Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement -- for correspondence re: Guatemala Adoption TRAVEL INFO ON GUATEMALA FOR ADOPTIVE PARENTS Guatemala Travel and Etiquette Guide (PDF Format) Guatemala National Tourist Office Travel to Guatemala (From Prensa Libre) Guatemala Travel Guide Guatemala Maps ABOUT GUATEMALA Background Notes on Guatemala -- US State Department Information Sheet on Guatemala -- Consular / US State Department PHOTOS OF GUATEMALA E-cards Photo Gallery, by Guatemalan Department, and Theme 360 Degree Panoramic Views of Guatemalan Locations Fotosearch Images from Guatemala ADOPTION ADVOCACY Focus on Adoption Ethica -- Promoting Ethical Adoption Adoption Advocacy and Public Policy Organizations ADOPTION MAGAZINES Adoptive Families Adoption Today GUATEMALAN MEDIA Prensa Libre -- (In Spanish) Siglo Ventiuno -- (In Spanish) El Periodico -- (In Spanish) La Hora -- (In Spanish) MORE LINKS

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