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International Adoption
Requirements by Country By Kelly Burgess
Primarily females 6 months to 2 years old. Most of these children have been abandoned, so there is no available medical information; however, they are generally in good health. Waiting time from filing to referral is generally 12 to 18 months. Then, at least one parent must travel to China for seven to 10 working days to finalize the adoption, although it is recommended that both parents go. If only one parent makes the trip, he or she must bring a power of attorney for the other parent. Columbia
(266) Columbia allows adoption by both married couples and individuals. Those ages 25 to 37 may adopt children under 12 months. Those ages 37 to 40 may adopt a child 12 to 18 months old. Those over age 40 may adopt children ages 3 years or older. Boys and girls from infants to 12 years. Sibling groups are also available. After the papers are in Colombia, adoptive parents usually wait 12 to 18 months for an infant, less time for older children. Both parents then travel to Colombia for three to six weeks until the adoption is finalized. Ecuador
(50) Both married and unmarried individuals may adopt a child in Ecuador. Single parents must be over 30 and may adopt only a child of the same sex. Married couples must be over 25. Males and females ages 8 months to 15 years. Some sibling groups or two unrelated children may be adopted at the same time. The prospective adoptive parent(s) must appear in court in Ecuador to begin the adoption process. The entire process usually takes six months to a year.
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