Guatemala Program
Our Guatemala Program is currently on hold. Additionally, the U.S. State Department is advising families to NOT begin an adoption with Guatemala at this time as they are not currently in compliance with the Hague Treaty. You can read the U.S. State Department’s complete statement by clicking
here.
LSS
offers comprehensive services to prepare, facilitate and support
families through all aspects of adopting a child, from the
initial education, to the finalization of your child's adoption.
We recommend you begin your adoption process by attending an
agency information meeting. It is free and without obligation.
We can provide prospective parents with information about the
Guatemala Program, and our other adoption programs, to answer
any questions you may have regarding international adoptions,
the process, the costs, anticipated timelines, travel, and more.
The children of Guatemala are
cared for by loving foster families in our program. Foster
families have a maximum of 2 foster children in their care at a
time, so individualized attention is given. The Lutheran
Adoption Network (LAN) provides humanitarian aid to Guatemala,
including supplies for our foster families.
The Children of
Guatemala
The children of Guatemala are generally newborn to 1 year of
age at the time of referral. Some toddlers and older children
may be available. Both boys and girls are in need of loving
homes. Poverty and the lack of cultural and social support are
among the most common reasons children are placed for adoption.
Adoption Requirements
- Parents must be 25-45 years of
age for infants.
- Couples must be married at
least one year.
- Single female applicants
accepted.
- No restrictions on other
children in the family.
- Both parents must take one
trip to Guatemala of 4-5 days
To Learn More
For more information on the
Guatemala Program, please contact:
Lynne Haggar
Adoption Program Information Specialist
612.879.5230/1.888.205.3769
Lynne.Haggar@lssmn.org
