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Top 20 Countries for International Adoption

Choosing a country is one of the first decisions that those adopting internationally have to make. There are a number of reasons why you need to decide on a country. First of all, the country you choose determines the agency that you choose. Not all agencies work in all countries. Instead, agencies tend to focus on just a few nations. Secondly, you need to have a country selected in order to have your homestudy done. If you change your mind, you can have the homestudy rewritten, but you will have to pay an extra fee and it will also take … Continue reading →

Adopting from Liberia

Country Basics Liberia is located in Western Africa. The west side of Liberia meets the Atlantic Ocean and the rest of the country boarders Cote d’Ivore, Sierra Leone and Guinea. Liberia has just come out of 15 years of civil war that has left the country in ruins. Once a thriving, developing country, Liberia is now one of the poorest nations in Africa. However, the people are determined and they are rebuilding. The inauguration of President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf in January 2006 brought hope to the nation and she is committed to the strengthening of Liberia. About the Children? The Liberian … Continue reading →

Adopting from Guatemala

This is the beginning of a series on adopting from different countries. For a basic overview of how to select a country for international adoption, please see How Do You Choose A Country? Country Basics Guatemala, about the size of the state of Tennessee, is located in Central America and boarders Mexico, Belize, Honduras and El Salvador. The climate is tropical and the landscape boasts of mountains with some plateaus and coastal plains. The population is 12,293,545. The distribution of wealth is very uneven with an estimated 75% of the population living below the poverty line. What Are The Children … Continue reading →