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Due to unpredictable delays in the adoption of a child under 3 years old, we are no longer taking inscriptions
in
that category. However, it is still possible to adopt a child under 3 years old with a corrigible disability
(hip dysplasia, cleft lip or palate, parents with HIV history, etc.)
News
- Waiting List for the month of June : Lista de espera (01-06-2010) (French only)
- ICBF stats on October 30, 2009 : Stats 30-10-09
- October document list : Dossiers ICBF (28-10-09)
- Our information sessions will take place on April 30, 2010 and July 2, 2010.
_ For more information please fill in the Pre-inscription form. (April 21, 2010)
- Workshop Photos from our May 30-31st 2009 reunion in Sherbrooke.
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.
Click to See Orientation Guide
Country of origin
- Colombia, South America
Who can adopt?
- Couples over 25 years old
- Married or living together for a minimum period of 2 years
- Single men or women, for children over 7 years old
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 25-38 years old may adopt children from birth to 35
months old and more
- Parents aged 39-41 years old may adopt children over 3 years old
- Parents aged 42-44 years old may adopt children over 5 years old
- Parents aged 45 years old and over may adopt children over 7 years old
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 old), the waiting time
is approximately 1 year and a half
Adoption fees:
- From $18 000 to $27 000 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 four 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.
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*No donation if adoption occurs through the ICBF
**If the adoption takes place in Bogota , the stay is around 6 weeks (with extra costs for lodging and meals)
N.B. Colombian parents can still adopt a child under 3 years old because the Colombian authorities give them priorities. |
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