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ICBF prefers that couples be married a minimum of two years or living together for that period of time and are currently married before applying.
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No more than two young children in the home if the family wants to adopt a child 0-2 years or a young sibling group of two.
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All families must be open to either a boy or a girl, although they can state their preference to be taken into consideration by ICBF.
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Single woman may adopt a child 7 years old and older.
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Families and singles 45+ must be open to a child 7 years and older, however the parents actual age will influence the age of a child ICBF approves for the family.
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Families with health and mental issues will be considered on a case by case basis.
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Adoptive parents must have clean criminal history records to adopt from Colombia.
