This program is accepting applications from parents with Colombian heritage and all others for children age 5 years and up.

Age of Parents:
25-40 for infant in private orphanage; 25-35 for a child 0-3 years from ICBF (public childcaring system); age 36-45 for child 3-6 years old.

Other Children:
May have other children in the home for ICBF. For private orphanage program, only one other child should be in the home.

Marriage:
3 years (2 years with infertility). Previous divorce is acceptable.

Travel:
Both parents must initially travel to Colombia to receive the child and petition the court for adoption (from 1 to 2 weeks);

- then -
Both parents may then stay in Colombia for the duration of the adoption process (from 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 weeks total );

- or -
One parent may return to the U.S. while the other remains in Colombia and completes the court and immigration process (from 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 weeks total).

Gender:
Parents need to be open to a boy or girl, but may state a preference in their application to Colombia.

Age:
Infants to 15 years old.

Other:
Sibling groups between 5-15 years

Application:
Families can begin the application process immediately.

Referral:
Approximately 6-12 months after submission of dossier to Colombian representatives.

Travel:
Families typically travel within 2 weeks of accepting the referral.

Fees assessed are those current at time of application.

CALL 888-205-3769 for COLOMBIA- LSS of Minnesota