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Old 04-29-2008, 08:14 PM
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Hey guys,

So sorry that your adoption from Guatemala got interrupted, but Colombia is a great country to adopt from, and you will find lots of info on this forum. It might help you to read through some of the older posts, but I'll try to give you a brief synopsis. In Colombia, you have the option to adopt through the government's foster care system (ICBF) or through private orphanages (casas privadas). You do not have to go through an agency to adopt through ICBF, but you do need an agency to adopt from a casa. Colombia does have age requirements. To adopt a child age 0-2, the primary caregiver must be 38 or younger. Colombia also has many older childen and sibling groups that are available for adoption as well. Good luck with your process, and if you have specific questions, feel free to ask away!
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Ruth Ann

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Sept '06- Decided to adopt. Researched countries & agencies.
Oct '06- Decided on Colombia! Signed contratct with Agency.
Nov '06- Psych Eval & Parenting classes
Dec '06- Home Study
Jan' 07- FBI fingerprints
Feb '07- I-171H approval
March '07- Dossier sent to Colombia:
April '07- Dossier translated
May '07- Documents sent to CRAN
June '07-CRAN requests additional medical info
July '07- Received acceptance letter from CRAN!
Feb 20, '08- REFERRAL!!!!!!!!!!
March 28, '08- Travel to Bogota to meet Anna Marie!
March 31, '08 - GOTCHA!!!
May 31, '08- HOME!
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