Aug 28, 2008
Adoption Guide


Parent Qualifications for Adopting in Colombia

  • ICBF prefers that couples be married a minimum of three years or have been together for that period of time and are currently married before applying.

  • No more than two young children in the home if the family wants to adopt a child 0-2 years.

  • Families wanting to adopt a child 0-2 must be open to either a boy or a girl, although they can state their preference.

  • Single woman may adopt a child 8 years old and older.

  • Families with health and mental issues will be considered on a case by case basis.

  • Adoptive parents must have clean criminal history records to adopt from Colombia.

Colombian Baby

Colombian Girls

Age Requirements For Colombia Program

Parents' Ages

Age of Child Referred

Waiting time

25-37

0-2 years

30 - 32 months

38-45

3-6 years

36+ months

45+ couples

7 and older or
Sibling Groups
Special Needs

6-12 months

Single Women

8 and up

6-12 months

Our accreditaions

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