Colombia
A New Colombia Adoption Program Is Available Now!
America World is a Hague-accredited adoption agency, and we are pleased to announce our Colombia adoption program is now open and accepting applications! Learn more about how to adopt from Colombia below, and please pre-apply for free to find out if this program is the right fit for you.
REQUIREMENTS AT-A-GLANCE
| Colombia Adoption Timeline: | 9 months-2 years |
| Children Ages for Colombia Adoption: | Boys/Girls, Infants-15 years |
| Parents' Ages for Colombia Adoption: | 25 and up (at least 15 years older and no more than 50 years older than child) |
| Marriage Requirements for Colombia Adoption: | 2 years (no more than 1 divorce per person); single women accepted |
| Estimated Colombia Adoption Expenses: | $43,635 – 60,965 |
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