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\"TheNote:<\/strong> this post is from October 2007 when my wife and I were trying to adopt a girl from Guatemala. The bill mentioned below did not pass, and all adoptions out of Guatemala ceased.<\/p>\n

We were not able to complete our adoption process. As of this month, January 2012, adoptions have not reopened.<\/p>\n

—————-<\/p>\n

My wife and I have been in the process of adopting a little girl from Guatemala. Most of the orphans in Guatemala live in the streets, and get their food and clothing from city dumps. There are currently about 5000 such children who were slated to be adopted between now and December 31, 2007.<\/p>\n

But this week, the US Department of State has encouraged the Guatemalan congress to pass the Ortega Law which would effectively put an end to all adoptions from Guatemala. This bill, as it now stands, has no funding plan, no child care plan for the children currently in the process of getting adopted, and no plan for future children to even enter the process. Private orphanages will no longer be allowed to accept donations for taking care of children, and so many of them will have to shut their doors. This means that within six months, thousands of children waiting to be adopted could instead be turned out onto the streets. This is truly a human rights and child welfare nightmare waiting to happen.<\/p>\n

Why is the US and Guatemala doing this? Guatemala seeks to become \u201cHague Compliant\u201d which is well intended inter-country treaty to stop illegal adoptions. Babies were getting stolen and then put up for adoption. The kidnappers received money from the many adoption fees charged to adoptive parents. So the Hague Treaty is intended to stop this, which is good. But what has happened in Hague Compliant countries is that adoptions have ceased almost completely.<\/p>\n

Countries like Honduras, El Salvador, Peru, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Bolivia have become Hague compliant. These countries used to allow inter-country adoptions just as much as Guatemala. But in the past decade, all these countries enacted similar laws as the one we now see Guatemala taking steps to pass. The result in Guatemala will be similar to what we now have in these other countries: the streets are overflowing with orphans, the orphanages are underfunded and overcrowded. Over the last 14 years, hundreds of thousands of children who might have benefited from the opportunity of adoption have instead become statistics, adding to the numbers of children who die on the streets, or are forced into slavery or prostitution.<\/p>\n

You can read\u00a0about all of this at the following links:<\/p>\n

The Ortega Law<\/a><\/p>\n

Congress Bio Letter<\/a><\/p>\n

Please don’t let this happen! Use your finger tips to make a few calls and send a few e-mails. Below is what our adoption agency, All God\u2019s Children International<\/a>, is asking people to do.<\/p>\n

Dear Friends,<\/p>\n

Guatemalan President Oscar Berger has announced plans to suspend all intercountry adoption with American families on January 1 2008.\u00a0 The Joint Council on International Children\u2019s Services strongly opposes such a suspension and asks for your support in their efforts to ensure that all children retain the right to permanency through Intercountry Adoption.<\/p>\n

President Berger\u2019s plans also call for the suspension of adoptions currently in-process.\u00a0 Such a suspension would be extremely detrimental to the children referred to adoptive parents.\u00a0 If President Berger\u2019s plan is actually implemented, up to 5,000 will unnecessarily remain in foster care or orphanages indefinitely.<\/p>\n

This situation represents a pending crisis for the adoptive families who have lovingly chosen to provide permanency, safety and love to a child in need and most importantly a crisis for 5,000 children of Guatemala.<\/p>\n

What can you do?\u00a0 Make six simple phone calls and one email<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Call your U.S. Senator.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 You can find your Senators\u2019 phone numbers at www.senate.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ask to speak with the Legislative Director or Chief of Staff<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0 Call your second U.S. Senator.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0 Call your representative to the U.S. House of Representative.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 You can find your representative at www.house.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ask to speak with the Legislative Director or Chief of Staff<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Call or fax UNICEF Headquarter<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ask to speak with Ann Veneman, Executive Director<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Their number is 212-326-7000<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Their fax number is 212-326-7758<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Call or fax UNICEF Guatemala<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ask to speak with Manuel Manrique<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Their number is 011-502-2327-6373<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Their fax number is 011-502-2327.6366<\/p>\n

Please note that calls and faxes to Guatemala are international calls<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Send and email supporting Intercountry Adoption to
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\n gu***********@jc***.org<\/span>
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\n<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Write briefly or at length<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Joint Council will use the cumulative email petition in our advocacy for Intercountry Adoption<\/p>\n

When should you call?\u00a0 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (October 9th, 10th 11th)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 For maximum affect, we are asking you to make these calls within a 72 hour window!<\/p>\n

What should you say or write to member of the U.S. Congress? Speak from your heart and give them the following information.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Inform them that you are calling regarding Guatemala 5000<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ask them to sign the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) sponsored letter to President Oscar Berger<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ask them to sign the Joint Council on International Children\u2019s Services sponsored letter to UNICEF<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Inform them that the Guatemalan government has announced that all intercountry adoptions with the U.S. will be suspended on January 1 2008.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Inform them that President Berger\u2019s announcement also indicated that there will be no \u2018grandfathering\u2019 of adoptions already in process.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Inform them that if children referred to families are not allowed to be adopted, they will languish in institutions or foster care.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ask that their office get involved and sign the sponsored letters to the President of Guatemala and UNICEF.\u00a0 These letters ask that all adoptions in-process as of January 1 2008 be allowed to process to completion under the existing notorial laws.<\/p>\n

Sample Statement:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hello,<\/p>\n

We are calling\/writing on behalf of the Guatemala 5000 Initiative.\u00a0 We, as your constituents, are asking that the Senator\/Congressperson add their signature to two letters.\u00a0 First, the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute sponsored letter to Guatemalan President Oscar Berger.\u00a0 Second, the Joint Council on International Children\u2019s Services sponsored letter to UNICEF.<\/p>\n

As you may be aware, the Guatemalan government has announced that all intercountry adoptions with the U.S. will be suspended on January 1 2008. Their announcement also indicated that there will be no \u2018grandfathering\u2019 of adoptions already in process. If children referred to families are not allowed to be adopted, they will languish in institutions or foster care. Your office must get involved and sign the sponsored letters to the President of Guatemala and UNICEF.\u00a0 These letters ask that all adoptions in-process as of January 1 2008 be allowed to process to completion under the existing notorial laws.<\/p>\n

Sincerely,<\/p>\n

<your name and contact information><\/p>\n

What should you say or write to UNICEF? Speak from your heart and give them the following information.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Inform them that you are calling regarding the Guatemala 5000<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ask them to support the right\u2019s of children and lend their considerable influence to ensuring that intercountry adoptions currently in-process be allowed to process to completion under the existing notorial laws.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Inform them that the Guatemalan government has announced that all adoptions with the U.S. will be suspended on January 1 2008.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Inform them that President Berger\u2019s announcement also indicated that there will be no \u2018grandfathering\u2019 of adoptions already in process.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Inform them that if children referred to families are not allowed to be adopted, they will languish in institutions or foster care.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ask them again for their support of the Guatemala 5000 Initiative.<\/p>\n

Sample Statement<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hello,<\/p>\n

We are calling\/writing on behalf of the Guatemala 5000 Initiative.\u00a0 As financial supporters of UNICEF (through our tax dollars), we are asking that UNICEF lends its support and considerable influence to the Guatemala 5000 initiative.<\/p>\n

As you may be know, the Guatemalan government has announced that all intercountry adoptions with the U.S. will be suspended on January 1 2008. Their announcement also indicated that there will be no \u2018grandfathering\u2019 of adoptions already in process. If children referred to families are not allowed to be adopted, they will languish in institutions or foster care. UNICEF must get involved and help ensure that all intercountry adoptions in-process as of January 1 2008 be allowed to process to completion under the existing notorial laws.<\/p>\n

Sincerely,<\/p>\n

<your name and contact information><\/p>\n

Can you explain the problem behind the pending crisis?\u00a0 Here is some additional information\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Guatemalan President Oscar Berger has announced plans to effectively stop all adoptions into the United States including those children who have already been referred to adoptive parents<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Over 5,000 children have been referred<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The birthparents for these children have already relinquished their parental rights.\u00a0 As a result, they currently have no family and the Berger suspension will result in these children having no prospect for a permanent, safe and loving family<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The government of Guatemala currently does not have the finances or facilities to even provide housing for these 5,000 children<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Berger plan is a crisis waiting to happen<\/p>\n

What else can you do?\u00a0 In addition to your primary calls to U.S. Congress and UNICEF, you can call the following.<\/strong><\/p>\n

SOSEP (Guatemala)<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Director Teresa Echeverr\u00eda de Bastarrechea<\/p>\n

Office Phone- 011-502-2383-8400<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assistant Director- Edin Palma- Same office phone<\/p>\n

Office Phone- 011-502-2383-8400<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jaime Tecu<\/p>\n

Office Phone – 011-502-2239-0000 ext 2766<\/p>\n

Please note that calls and faxes to Guatemala are international calls<\/em><\/p>\n

Guatemala Ministry of Foreign Affairs<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Minister Gerth Rosenthal<\/p>\n

Office Phone 011-502-2410-0000, 2410-0010<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Vice Minister- Marta Altoaguirre<\/p>\n

Office Phone\u00a0 011-502-2410-0020<\/p>\n

Please note that calls and faxes to Guatemala are international calls<\/em><\/p>\n

PGN (Guatemala)<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Carlos Victor Hugo Barrios Barahona<\/p>\n

Office Phone 011-502-2248-3200 Ext. 207\/208<\/p>\n

Please note that calls and faxes to Guatemala are international calls<\/em><\/p>\n

Procuraduria of Human Rights<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dr. Sergio Morales<\/p>\n

Office Phone 011-502-2424-1717<\/p>\n

Please note that calls and faxes to Guatemala are international calls<\/em><\/p>\n

Embassy of Guatemala in the U.S.
\n2220 R Street N.W.
\nWashington, DC 20008
\nOffice Phone\u00a0 1-202-745-4952
\nOffice Fax 1-202-745-1908
\nWebsite: www.guatemala-embassy.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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