China
Guatemala
Russia
Vietnam
Brazil
IndiaDue to the impending implementation of the Hague Treaty in Guatemala, it is not certain at this time what documentation will be needed for a dossier to adopt from Guatemala. Once it has been determined what paperwork is needed, FTIA will update our website. Families beginning the adoption process from Guatemala after Hague implementation will be provided with a current Guatemala Dossier Guide and Dossier Checklist.
After adopting parents send in the FTIA Application and Adoptions Services Agreement, they will be asked to sign and return the FTIA Guatemala Statement of Understanding. The Statement of Understanding is another confirmation of your understanding of the risks of international adoption and the current situation of international adoptions in Guatemala. It is not meant to alarm adopting parents, but to confirm your understanding of the process and that you are proceeding with your eyes wide open.
When accepting the referral of a child all adopting parents are required to sign an FTIA Acknowledgement & Agreement in addition to any acceptance paperwork submitted to the foreign country. This Acknowledgement & Agreement confirms your decision to complete the adoption of the child referred to you and reiterates the post placement requirements once you bring the child home. Please click the links below to view samples of these documents. Please contact our office at adopt@ftia.org or 888-797-9900 if you have any questions about the FTIA Acknowledgement & Agreement.
FTIA Guatemala Statement of Understanding
FTIA Guatemala Acknowledgement & Agreement
