Colombia

 

The Children of Colombia

• Live primarily in orphanages
• May be boys or girls
• Are up to 12 years of age
• May be part of a sibling group

Adoptive Parents

• May be single or married - couples must have been married a minimum of three years
• Must be between 25 and 37 years of age to adopt a child under 12 months of age. Older parents will be considered for older children.

Approximate Waiting Period

Once the adoptive parents' documents are in Colombia, parents can anticipate waiting approximately 24 months for a proposal.

Travel Requirements

Both adoptive parents must travel to Colombia. Adoptive parents can anticipate spending 3 - 6 weeks in Colombia. Once adoptive parents arrive in Colombia a court date will be set and once the hearing has taken place, one parent may return home.

Adoption Completion

The adoption is completed in Colombia

Contact

Sunrise Adoption:

Telephone: 604-984-2488
Toll free within Canada 1-888-984-2488
Fax: 604-984-2498

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