Category: Children Waiting for Families

International Adoption from COLOMBIA

by Bethany, posted in Children Waiting for Families, Country Programs

There are several HIV positive waiting children in Colombia (not Columbia) who are available for international adoption through CHLSS, Adopolis, La Vida and other agencies. This is a great program for people interested in adopting from Central America, South America, Latin America, etc. Requirements according to Adoption.State.Gov and the agency:

Age Requirements: Both parents are required to be 25 years old, and the agency recommends no older than 55.

Marriage Requirements: Colombian law allows adoptions by a married man and woman and common law spouses of more than three years. Single men and women are only allowed to adopt children over the age of seven, or who have special needs. No more than one divorce per applicant. [Update, as of April 2016, gay marriage is now legal in Colombia which may mean that LGBT individuals and couples will be able to adopt – ask an agency]

Other Requirements: No history of physical or mental diagnosis, and no history of criminal incidents.

See also AdoptColombia Yahoo Group

Sisters Waiting in Haiti

by Bethany, posted in Children Waiting for Families

Bethany Christian Services adoption agency is advocating to find a family for two sisters in Haiti.

The older girl was born in Haiti on June 15, 1999. She has been in English school for two years and is doing well. She is described as an average student with a pleasant personality. She is a follower, not a leader, and she struggles with her studies.

The younger sister was born on December 23, 1997, and has also been in English school for two years. She is bright and helpful and loves to be part of any project. She is friendly but keeps her emotions close to her heart. She is HIV-positive, and her health is closely monitored. There is no need for HIV medications at this time.

These sisters want to be adopted together. Adoptive parents will need to make two trips to Haiti: one for two to three days and one for three to five days. Bethany’s fees for the Home Study, administrative work, and post-placement services vary from state to state. The Haiti fee for adopting two children is $20,000. There is a grant available from Brittany’s Hope for $7,500 to offset the costs of adoption. Applicants may also be eligible for a grant from Bethany’s Caring Connection Fund.

I can email you the current newsletter which contains pictures and names, or you can contact Bethany about adopting the girls.

Two Babies Waiting in Haiti

by Bethany, posted in Children Waiting for Families

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Chances By Choice is advocating for two new babies in Haiti, in addition to many other children from various countries.

Baby Girl ‘Deborah’. Date of Birth January 10, 2009. Deborah is a beautiful baby girl who is HIV positive. She is described as having bright eyes, always smiling and is very social. Photo available upon request.

Baby Boy ‘Clarens’.  Date of Birth May 27, 2009. Clarens is a sweet baby boy who is HIV positive. He has big, beautiful eyes and is described as always being in a good mood. Photo available upon request.

4 Yr Old Girl Waiting

by Bethany, posted in Children Waiting for Families

Reece’s Rainbow is advocating for a new four year old girl in Eastern Europe. Look at the gorgeous brown locks on this lovebug! She has been diagnosed with HIV, but is medically healthy. More photos are available. She is quite the princess and is just waiting for a loving family of her own! Contact Andrea for more information.

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