

	*Colombia*
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Colombia is currently OPEN to adoptions by US citizens.

For a list of Joint Council agencies working in Colombia, please consult our Country Programs page.

October 27, 2007 - In cooperation with Bethany Christian Services and Children's Home Society & Family Services of Minnesota, Joint Council traveled to Bogotá, Colombia in September. Joint Council met with the Assistant Attorney General for Children's Rights and visited with the directors of various children's homes. During and subsequent to the meetings, Joint Council advocates for positive solutions to the impact of the new children's rights law in Colombia.

September 5, 2007 - Joint Council will travel to Columbia on September 9, 2007. This fact finding mission will incorporate meetings with various social service providers and government officials.

August 14, 2007 - For more information about adopting from Colombia, please review the country-specific adoption flyer for Colombia offered by the U.S. Department of State.