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08-05-2006, 10:33 AM
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I'm new to adoption
Hello! I'm new to adopting (we are doing our homestudy now) but I wanted to hear other people's experiences with adopting from Guatemala. I'm feeling a bit naive right at the moment and I like to prepare myself for what might be coming. Thanks! - monica
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08-05-2006, 11:01 AM
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WELCOME!!!
My best advice would be to read read read these forums. They will give you a great deal of information. Also go to Guatadopt.com. Good luck in your journey 
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Michele 2/8/06 First homestudy meeting 2/10/06 Sent I-600A 4/17 Dossier is DONE and sent to agency!!! 4/29 Receive 171H!! 7/7/06 Accepted referral of a beautiful baby girl born7/3/06  7/15 POA to Guatemala 8/7 DNA authorization 8/10 DNA Test 8/23 Told that we are in family court (date in ?) 8/31 DNA results received 9/7 Out of family court AND PA!!!!  9/29 In PGN-Finally 11/8 KO-Name affidavit needs an addition 11/15 back in PGN 1/10/07 OUT OUT OUT  1/25/07 submitted for pink 1/30 /07PINK 2/4/07-leave for Guatemala and meet the love of our lives!!!!! 2/5/07 Embassy appointment 2/7/07 Home forever with Malea!!!!!!!!
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08-05-2006, 11:10 AM
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Welcome! Guatemala is a great choice. Do you already have a placement agency? If not, you can either ask for people to PM (private message) you with agencies they recommend... or, if you have a few in mind, you can ask for PM feed-back on them.
If you have any questions - just ask us!
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~~~Daphne~~~ www.GuatemalanHarvest.org Home with Carolina and Evangeline Both 3 years old God, thank you for my children
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08-05-2006, 12:19 PM
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Welcome to the forum and congrats on your decision to adopt!
Keep us updated on your progress and take care! 
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Michele B. Mom to 3 from Guatemala 
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08-05-2006, 02:27 PM
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Greetings and welcome to the Forum. There is a wealth of information here, and even more importantly, lots of support
 Best wishes for a smooth journey
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DD from Guatemala 12/05 - Started adoption journey 04/06 - Received referral for baby girl 07/06 - In PGN 03/07 - Started fostering in Antigua 04/07 - Out of PGN 05/07 - Home forever Foster Care Adoption  01/09 - Started adoption journey
01/09 - PRIDE classes completed
02/09 - CPR/First Aid class completed
03/09 - Fingerprinted and background checks submitted
04/09 - Home inspection and final interview completed
05/09 - Fingerprints and background checks cleared
05/09 - Licencing packet completed and sent to the State
06/09 - Offically licenced and placed with newborn baby girl
 ~ If you aim for nothing, you're sure to achieve it ~
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08-05-2006, 02:43 PM
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Welcome Monica!!! You will love this forum!! I had read a bit here and there on Guatemalan adoptions but I feel like I have learned so much more here. It's GREAT! There's always someone that has gone through what you are going through or knows someone that has.
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Kelly The Cash Crew 2006 7/5 Decided on Guat Adoption 8/5 HS home visit 8/11 Homestudy complete (6 days) 8/24 FINALLY chose agency 9/1 Fingerprinted 9/22 Received 171H (in 3 weeks) 10/02 Referral -BABY GIRL born 9/19/06 10/25 Dossier & POA in Guatemala 11/29 DNA Authorization 11/30 DNA taken & Social Worker Interview 12/12 DNA MATCH - 99.81% WOOHOO 12/22 OUT of FC 12/27-12/30 AMAZING Visit Trip 2007 1/19 FINALLY PA 1/25 Entered PGN 3/9 OUT OF PGN 3/13 At Villa Nueva Civil Registry awaiting BC 3/23 Passport 3/29 Submitted for PINK 4/10 PINK 4/28 In our arms forever 4/30 Embassy Appointment 5/4 Home Forever at 7.5mo old 2008 8/6 Fell for a beautiful 5yr old boy  11/2 Homestudy update finally done 11/21 Dossier arrives at agency & official REFERRAL 2009 1/15 Received Court Date 3/23 COURT DATE 3/25 passed court 4/20 In our arms forever 4/22 Embassy Appointment 4/25 Home Forever
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