Colombia

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Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia, is a constitutional republic in northwestern South America. Colombia is very ethnically diverse and has a rich cultural heritage. It's known for great music, wonderful food, and of course, the world's best coffee.

Colombia is bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil;to the south by Ecuador and Peru;to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the northwest by Panama; and to the west by the Pacific Ocean. With a population of over 46 million people, Colombia has the second largest population in South America.  

Colombia is a Hague country.  Adoption ARK is Hague accredited and accredited by the Colombian Government as an adoption service provider.  Colombia is a developing adoption program at Adoption ARK.

How to Start the Colombia Adoption Process

• Fill out our no-commitment registration form and an adoption consultant will contact you with more information.
• Complete an application for the Colombia adoption program.  Remember, the application process at Adoption ARK is always free.
• If you decide this program is for you, request an adoption agreement from your consultant, complete it, and send it in to our Illinois office with the initial fee. (Your contract will be reviewed and approved by our director, and then you will be assigned a caseworker to complete your adoption.)
• Your caseworker will inform you of the steps needed to move forward with your adoption. Some of these steps include:
                  -Completing an adoption homestudy with a licensed social worker
                  -Applying with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
                  -Collect the documents for your adoption dossier
• Your adoption dossier will be sent to Colombia and Adoption ARK will request a referral for a child available for intercountry adoption.
• Finally, travel to Colombia will be arranged. 

Through the entire process, Adoption ARK will be with you guiding you through the adoption process and offering support

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Children Available for Adoption
Children range in age from toddlers to teenagers. Siblings and special needs children are also avaiable.

Parent Requirements
Colombia requires parents be 25 years or older.  Single Moms are accepted into the Colombia Adoption Program for children 7-8 years of age.  For children without special circumstances, married couples that are between 25-40 may adopt babies and toddler age children; married couples between 41-45 years of age may adopt children 3-4 years of age; married couples between 46-50 years of age may adopt children 5-6 years of age; and married couples between 51-54 years of age may adopt children 7-8 years of age.  Special circumstanses such as special needs and sibling groups are given priority and the age restrictions for adoption are not applicable.

Timeframe
Once the dossier is submitted, it takes approximately 6 months-2 years to complete your adoption.  The most important thing to remember is that you will never be alone. We will be with you every step of the way.

Useful Links Regarding Colombia
U.S. Department of State-Colombia Adoption