[fwellers]

Hello,
We are recently considering an international adoption, and are very interested in finding our child in Guatemala.

I was wondering if anyone knew of a GOOD agency in Northern Virginia that works with Guatemala.

Also, I have been reading about the conflict surrounding the Hague Convention issue, but am still confused.
If I'm reading correctly, as long as we are able to get the 600 form complete before 1 Jan '07, then we would not be subject to whatever fallout happens with this conflict. Is that correct ?

Guatemala is attractive to us for a number of reasons. It seems that the babies are very well cared for there, the travel requirements are minimal compared to other places, I do know some spanish, and think we may have a more natural affinity to a Central American child than an Asia or African one. ( Not that we could'nt or would'nt love either, I just feel more of a natural bond or closeness to Central Americans. )

Any advise to get us started would be appreciated.

Thank you.
Floyd