is pleased to announce a child welfare and adoption conference for adoption professionals

IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD:
A PERMANENT FAMILY

JANUARY 20 and 21, 2005

** We have extended the registration to January 15th. Please use the Pre-Registration form to register so that we have an accurate count of attendees.

Hotel Melia Las Americas Conference Center and Spa
Avenida Las Americas 9-08, zona 13
Phone: 011-502-2339-0666
Guatemala City, Guatemala

This conference for adoption agencies, attorneys, and representatives of both the United States and Guatemalan governments is being held to help foster best practices, inform all parties on the legal guidelines and adoption practices, and provide a meaningful exchange focusing on the fact that a child's best interest is in joining a permanent family.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Elizabeth Bartholet
Harvard Law School
Morris Wasserstein Public Interest Professor of Law


Conference Costs:

Focus on Adoption Organizational Members
Non-Members
First Person
$250.00
$350.00
Second Person
$200.00
$250.00
Third Person
$125.00
$150.00
Guatemalan Attorneys (ea)
$125.00
$150.00

Registration costs include admittance to the conference, refreshments during breaks, lunch both days, and a cocktail party on the evening of the 21st.

Rooms at Hotel Melia are available at a special rate of $61/nt including all taxes. Room availability is limited.
Please reserve your room by January 10th. For reservations call 011-502-2339-0666 and tell them you are attending the Focus On Adoption™ conference.

Pre-Registration form

Brochure and Application (PDF - Fillable)
Application Only (PDF - Fillable)


* Alternate Format *

Brochure page 1 (JPG)
Brochure page 2 (JPG)
Brochure page 3 (JPG)
Application (JPG)