Colombia Program
With over 20 years of experience
uniting children and families through this program, we bring a
wealth of skills and knowledge to assist you in your adoption
process. LSSMN is pleased to partner with three private adoption
orphanages and the government-run system (ICBF) to provide
children in need of forever families with loving adoptive
parents. LSS will help guide you to the orphanage that is the
best match for your family.
Our Colombia program includes
staff members who have adopted from, traveled to and live in
Colombia. Your adoption worker will work in partnership with the
International Adoption Program Coordinator to help guide you
through your adoption paperwork here in the United States and
prepare you for traveling to Colombia to meet your child.
Once in Colombia, our bilingual
in-country representative, Cecilia, will assist you throughout
your process. Cecilia will help orient you to places that are
secure and provide you with trusted drivers.
The Children of
Colombia
The children currently in need of adoption in Colombia are generally infants (4-35 months of age), toddlers, and children up to age 12. Some older children, sibling groups and children with special needs are also available. Both boys and girls are in need of loving homes.
Adoption Requirements
- Parents should be 25-38 years of age for children 0-35 months; 39 - 41 years for children 36-59 months; 42-44 years for children 60-83 months; and 45+ for children 84 months and older.
- Couples should be married 2 or more years.
- One previous divorce per applicant is acceptable.
- Prefer families with no more than 1-2 children; some flexibility through ICBF.
- Single female applicants accepted for children age 7 and older or children with special needs.
- Both parents must travel to Colombia for at least two weeks; one parent must remain in country while the court prepares for adoption finalization. The court process is generally completed in 4-6 weeks.
- Colombian-American families are given preference. Please contact Lynne Haggar (612-879-5230) for details on timeframes and costs.
To Learn More
For more information on the
Colombia Program, please contact:
Lynne Haggar
612.879.5230 / 1.888.205.3769 ext. 230
Lynne.Haggar@lssmn.org
