Colombia
Adoption Program |
We are very excited about our EAC Colombia Program!
Babies, toddlers, and sibling groups wait for families.
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- English speaking in-country staff is with you to help guide you through
adoption in Colombia.
- Your personal consultant holds your hand and assists you through the process.
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Why Choose Colombia?
- Babies as well as older children
- Single women can adopt
- Sibling groups available
- English speaking staff
- Wonderful sightseeing as well as culture
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Eligibility Requirements
Colombia has strict eligibility requirements regarding the qualification of prospective adoptive parents. In general, eligibility requirements for families seeking to adopt through our Colombia program include:
- Single men and women and married couples
*single men may adopt boys who are over 8 years of age
*single women may adopt boys or girls who are over 7 years of age or who have a special medical or developmental needs
- No more than one divorce per applicant
- Couples should be married a minimum of 1 year at adoption-study approval
- Applicants should be 25 to 55 years of age
- No history of physical or mental health diagnosis
- No history of criminal incidents
- Age guidelines for Colombia:
| Adoptive Parent |
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Child |
| 25-38 years |
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0-35 months |
| 39-41 |
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36-59 months |
| 42-45 |
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60-83 months |
| 46-49 |
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84-107 months |
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Getting Started...
For an information packet, call EAC 1-866-586-5656
Or you can print an application here
The Steps...
1. Complete the preliminary application & service agreement & mail to:
7045 County Line Rd.
Williamsfield, Ohio 44093
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Fax to: (330)876-0211
2. Receive an adoption guide and meet your personal consultant
3. Complete your dossier & home study with the help of your personal EAC consultant
4. Submit the I-800 form to UCIS (Immigration)
5. Receive referral
6. Travel to country
7. Complete post-placement annually for 3 years
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