Must work with BCS office- for healthy infant referrals from Ayudame and Los Pisingos.

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Advantages:
Children are relatively young when united with adoptive parents. The adoption process is relatively predictable. Adoptive parents report that the stay in Colombia is pleasant and supportive, and provides a low-stress time to bond with their children.

Ayudame Program
many referrals made at 4-9 months of age
families are united with children when they are 5-10 months of age
families stay with other adoptive families in a supportive environment
supportive staff in Colombia
Location
Bogota, Colombia
Children Available
healthy and children with special needs (3 months-15 years)
Children's Situation
orphanage
Eligibility for Families
married couples - 3 years minimum
childless couples only and cannot specify gender
parents must be 25-38 years of age to adopt an infant (except special needs)
single women accepted for special needs children or children over 7 years old
Waiting Time for Referral
12-18 months on BCS waiting list
Additional 6-12 months on waiting list in Colombia
Waiting Time after Referral
approximately 1-2 months
Travel
required; 6-8+ weeks in country; one spouse must stay entire time
Humanitarian Aid
please call 1.877.64.ADOPT, or email bcsinternational@bethany.org
Adoption Finalized
Colombia
Dossier Required
yes
Post-Adoption Reports
arrival, 3, 9, 15, and 21 months, and proof of citizenship submitted with 21 month report or sooner
photos required with each report



Chiquitines
families stay with other adoptive families
supportive staff in Colombia
Location
Cali, Colombia
Children Available
healthy and children with special needs (3-15 years)
Children's Situation
orphanage
Eligibility for Families
married couples - 3 years of marriage minimum
no multiple divorces
single women applicants are accepted for special needs only
Waiting Time for Referral
time frames vary
Waiting Time after Referral
approximately one month
Travel
required: 6-8+ weeks in country
one spouse must stay entire time
Humanitarian Aid
please call 1.877.64.ADOPT, or email bcsinternational@bethany.org
Adoption Finalized
Colombia
Dossier Required
yes
Post-Adoption Reports
arrival, 3, 9, 15, and 21 months, and proof of citizenship submitted with 21 month report or sooner
photos with each report




CRAN
families stay with other adoptive families
supportive staff in Colombia
Location
Bogota, Colombia
Children Available
healthy and children with special needs (3-15 years)
Children's Situation
orphanages
Eligibility for Families
3 years of marriage minimum
25-38 years, up to 50 years for special needs
single women applicants are accepted for special needs only
Waiting Time for Referral
time frames vary
Waiting Time after Referral
approximately one month
Travel
required: 6-8+ weeks in country
one spouse must stay entire time
Humanitarian Aid
please call 1.877.64.ADOPT, or email bcsinternational@bethany.org
Adoption Finalized
Colombia
Dossier Required
yes
Post-Adoption Reports
arrival, 3, 9, 15, and 21 months, and proof of citizenship submitted with 21 month report or sooner
photos required with each report




ICBF
referrals made at 9 months and older
families united with children when they are 10 months and older
families stay with other adoptive families
supportive staff in Colombia
Location
throughout Colombia
Children Available
healthy and children with special needs (9 months - 15 years)
Children's Situation
orphanages and foster care
Eligibility for Families
couples must be married for a minimum of two years
childless couples cannot specify gender
parents must be from 25-38 years of age to adopt an infant (except special needs)
parent age 39-41 are eligible for a referral 3+ years old
parents age 42-44 are eligible for a referral 5+ years old
parents age 45+ are eligible for a referral 7+ years old
Waiting Time for Referral
healthy infants 36+ months, toddlers 36+ months after submission of dossier to country
older or special needs children - varies
Waiting Time after Referral
1-4 months
Travel
required: 6-8+ weeks in country
one spouse must stay entire time
Humanitarian Aid
please call 1.877.64.ADOPT, or email bcsinternational@bethany.org
Adoption Finalized
Colombia
Dossier Required
yes
Post-Adoption Reports
arrival, 3, 9, 15, and 21 months, and proof of citizenship submitted with 21 month report or sooner
photos required with each report



Los Pisingos
referrals made at 4-9 months
families united with children when they are 5-10 months
families stay with other adoptive families
supportive staff in Colombia
Location
Bogota, Colombia
Children Available
healthy and children with special needs (3 months - 15 years)
Children's Situation
orphanage
Eligibility for Families
couples must be married for a minimum of 3 years
childless couples only, and cannot specify gender
parents must be 25-38 years of age to adopt a healthy infant
single women accepted for child 7+ years or special needs
Waiting Time for Referral
12-18 months on BCS waiting list
Additional 8-12 months after dossier is submitted to country
Waiting Time after Referral
one month
Travel
required: 6-8+ weeks in country
one spouse must stay entire time
Humanitarian Aid
please call 1.877.64.ADOPT, or email bcsinternational@bethany.org
Adoption Finalized
Colombia
Dossier Required
yes
Post-Adoption Reports
arrival, 3, 9, 15, and 21 months, and proof of citizenship submitted with 21 month report or sooner
photos required with each report


For more information on Bethany's Colombia programs, please call 1.877.64.ADOPT, or email bcsinternational@bethany.org (please specify if you are interested in a certain country or program)