Supporting families with children from Guatemala

Useful Links

Guatemala Adoptive Families Network
This network was founded by families with children adopted from Guatemala to contribute to the well-being of all Guatemalan families and children. They initiate and support projects that can help improve conditions for Guatemalan children, and they promote ethical adoptions in Guatemala.

Latin American Adoptive Families of Wisconsin
This is a support group for Wisconsin families who have adopted from Latin America. The group provides support for adopting families, information about local events related to adoption, and local events.

Mayan Traditions
This organization sells fair trade crafts and products made by people in Guatemala. A portion of their proceeds is donated to orphanages and other charities within Guatemala.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service
The U.S.C.I.S. (formerly the Immigration and Naturalization Service, or I.N.S.) website has downloadable forms for visa processing required in Guatemalan adoptions.

U.S. Department of State
The U.S. Department of State provides information about requirements for Guatemalan adoptions, as well as particulars about travel advisories and other notices that are of use to adopting parents.