To adopt a child who is 0 - 71 month old or 2 siblings who are 0-6 years:

Marriage

Couples must be married a minimum of one year.*

Age

• Both applicants must be 25 to 50 years of age.
• Oldest parent has to be least 15 years older than the child assigned to them, but not more than 45 years older than the youngest child adopting.

Citizenship

• At least one applicant must be a US citizen.
• At least one applicant must be a Colombian citizen or have a Colombian heritage.

History

• No major medical issues.
• No criminal history.

To adopt a child who is 7-14 month old or 2 siblings with the oldest sibling between 7 and 14 years:

Marriage

Couples must be married a minimum of one year.*

Age

• Both applicants must be at least 26 years of age.
• Both parents have to be least 15 years older than the child assigned to them, but not more than 45 years older than the youngest child adopting.

Citizenship

• At least one applicant must be a US citizen.
• At least one applicant must be a Colombian citizen or have a Colombian heritage.

Other

Both parents are required to travel.

The age criteria is waived for families adopting a child 10+ years of age, 3+ siblings of any age, or a child of any age with a physical or psychological special need.

*Gladney requirement