Table of Contents

OK here is all I know about Adopting In Colombia... I'll keep adding stuff as I answer frequent questions. I'll try to keep stuff organized... not making promises.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Thinking of Adopting? Why Colombia, Process Explained
What is the timeline?
Selecting an Agency

HOMESTUDY
Tips and documents
USCIS Home Study Guidelines
Child Abuse Clearances

DOSSIER REQUIREMENTS AND FORMS
What is a Dossier, List of documents, How and where to get them, tips.
Documents required
What is an apostille
FBI paperwork

WAITING TIME
Books to read, getting ready…

YOU GOT "THE CALL"
Medical Check-Up - to do it or not to do it...

IN COLOMBIA
Tips for surviving while in Colombia
Recommended Layers
Recommended Pediatricians
Recommended Drivers
Getting your child’s passport

BACK HOME
Your journey is not over, in fact, it just started!
Re-adoption in the USA
Post Placement Issues
Lifebook