Guatemala
 Guatemala
is located in northern Central America, bordered by Mexico, Belize,
Honduras and El Salvador. It is situated between the Caribbean Sea and
the Pacific Ocean. Since its independence from Spain in 1821, Guatemala
has experienced a variety of military and civilian governments, as well
as a 36-year civil war that formally ended with the peace agreement
of 1996. This war led to the death of more than 100,000 people, mostly
indigenous, and has created some 1 million refugees. A peace accord
signed in 1996 ended a 36 year old civil war.
Guatemala
is often known for its rich and distinctive culture from the mix of
elements from Spain and the native Mayan people. Guatemala is the Mayan
heartland within Central America offering the beauty and grandeur from
the many volcanoes, to its Mayan ruins, to the vibrant colors of everyday
Mayan dresses.
Newborns as well as older children are available for
adoption. The children are Mestizo, that is, of Spanish and Mayan heritage.
These are beautiful children, usually with olive toned skin, large dark
eyes and shiny dark hair.
The Guatemala program is a private adoption program
where birth mothers release newborns to attorneys for adoption and the
babies are cared for in private foster homes. The children receive excellent
care and regular pediatric visits. Photos, medicals and updates are
sent to the families. Parents must be open to possible delays in the
process due to governmental changes and delays. DNA testing of birthmothers
and children is required by the U. S. Government.
The health
and bonding of the Guatemalan children is excellent. Children get lots
of one-on-one attention and stimulation. Children are cared for in private
foster care. Traveling to Guatemala to pick up your child is a quick
& easy process that involves one 3 to 5 day trip. Guatemala’s proximity
to the United States makes both air fare and travel time reasonable.
Be sure to visit
our Happy Families page to meet some
of our happy families.
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