INFANTS/TODDLERS: Gladney needs applications interested in adopting infants. Colombia's Central Authority, ICBF; considers a child from 0 to 35 months as an infant. The wait time for referrals for this age range of children is between 6 to 24 months after dossier approval. There are additional requirements for families wanting to adopt infants.

CHILDREN AGES 3-7: Please contact Gladney Staff for more information on wait times for this age group.
 
SIBLING GROUPS: Sibling groups are available for adoption.  The referral wait time varies from 3-24 months depending on number of children in the sibling group as well as their age.  There are no additional fees for siblings.
 
IMMEDIATE PLACEMENT: ICBF has created a category of children for immediate placement, meaning currently referrals could be presented to families within 3-6 months after dossier approval; both through ICBF or private orphanages

Children in this category:

-          Individual child 8 years or over.
-          Siblings group of two children in which one is 8 years or over.
-          Siblings groups of three or more children of any age.
-          Children with special medical needs of any age.

ETHNIC GROUPS: Children from a variety of ethnic groups are available due to Colombia's rich, cultural heritage. These groups are made up of:

• Latino-Colombian
• African-Colombian
• European-Colombian

To learn more about adopting from Colombia, please request one of Gladney's free, comprehensive Adoption Information Packets. Make your request on-line or by calling 1-800-INT-ADOP.

Gladney remains committed to helping children and adoptive parents create bright futures through adoption.