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Introduction
This website is intended as a guide mainly for parentsª and others who want to understand what is involved in adopting a Colombian child. We have separated the process into three main sections. The first explains what happens to a child that has been found abandoned or who is an orphan, while the second stage explains how to assemble a dossier in Quebec with the intention of adopting a child or children from Colombia . The final section describes the legal and practical requirements of the Colombian government for international adoption to Quebec.
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Country of origin
- Colombia, South America.
Who can adopt?
- Couples aged 25 and older.
- Married or Common Law for a minimum period of three (2) years.
- Single men or women, for children aged six (6) years or older.
Documents needed
- Birth Certificate of each adoptive parent.
- Certificate of marriage or proof of Common Law relationship.
- Letter of employment from each adoptive parent.
- Certificate of financial stability.
- RCMP criminal record check.
- Psychosocial Assessment (Home study).
- Psychological Assessment
Characteristics of children
- Children from birth to 12 years (single children or siblings).
- Type: Latin America .
- Color: from pale to dark brown.
Age restrictions:
- Parents aged 25-35 years may adopt children from birth to 35 months old.
- Parents aged 35-45 years may adopt children from 36 to 47 months old.
- Parents aged 45 years and over may adopt children 48 months old or older.
Time requirements:
- For a child under 47 months old the waiting period is two to three years.
- For a child older than 48 months old and for sibling groups (including children from the same family between 0 and 7 years), the waiting time is approximately 1 year.
Adoption fees:
- $13 000 - $16 000 CDN for adoption with ICBF * (government)
The adoption fees include:
- Administrative costs for opening the dossier;
- Translation costs.
- Legal costs.
- Transportation costs.
- Food and lodging costs for a stay in Colombia for three weeks **
ªIn compiling the information for this guide, we appreciate the assistance provided by the Colombian authorities during our visit to Colombia, and also from parents who gave us their comments, criticisms and suggestions on how to find a home for one or more Colombian children in need.
*No donation if adoption occurs through the ICBF
** If the adoption takes place in Bogota , the stay maybe 6 weeks (with extra costs for lodging and meals)
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