Colombia Host-to-Adopt Pre-Application

The Host-to-Adopt model is a child-centric means by which the Colombian adoption authority prioritizes adoption for older children (ages 10+) who are legally freed for international adoption. Spence-Chapin is accredited by ICBF, Colombia’s adoption authority, to find permanent adoptive families for these children and we’re seeking families for children ages 10-13 years. In order to ensure in-depth preparation and support through the hosting and adoption processes, Spence-Chapin’s Host-to-Adopt Program is open to prospective adoptive families who reside in New York, New Jersey, or Arizona, states where Spence-Chapin is licensed to provide both home study and adoption placement services, and in which our licensed social work staff are available to support you in-person. Families living outside of those states can still adopt from Colombia via our traditional adoption program or our Colombia Heritage adoption program; click here for details regarding those programs.

The Host-to-Adopt Program is open to single applicants as well as married couples and welcomes all members of the LGBTQ+ community.

You do not need a current home study in order to apply – in fact, we will complete your home study in compliance with both hosting and adoption regulations.

If you are interested in participating in the Summer 2026 host-to-adopt program, please fill out the below Pre-Application and a member from our Colombia Adoption Program staff will contact you to speak further about the program and discuss next-steps

Who Is Adopting?

Per Colombian law, this adoption program is available to both single individuals and married couples.

Marital Status*

Applicant 1's General Information

First Name**

Middle Name

Last Name**

Gender**

Date of Birth**

Home Email*

Home Phone

Enter International

Applicant 1's Cell Phone*

Enter International

Occupation

Applicant 2's General Information

Only enter Applicant 2’s General Information if applying as a married couple.

First Name**

Middle Name

Last Name**

Gender**

Date of Birth**

Email**

Applicant 2's Cell Phone**

Enter International

Occupation

Legal Residence of Applicant(s)

Street Address*

Street Address Line 2

City*

State/Region*

Enter Region

Zip Code*

Country*

Secondary Address of Applicant(s)

Only enter a secondary (or mailing) address if it is different from the legal residence address.

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City

State/Region

Enter Region

Zip Code

Country

Tell Us About Your Openness to Child Characteristics

Children participating in the host-to-adopt program are ages 10-13 years old. Please confirm your openness to this age range.*

Yes

Are you open to adopting a single child, a sibling pair of two, or either option?

Are you open to adopting a child of any gender? If you have a preference, please explain.

If you are open to any medical special needs, please describe what types of medical needs you may be open to.

In a few sentences, tell us about why the host-to-adopt program feels like the right pathway through which to grow your family through adoption.

Additional Information

The Host-to-Adopt program is open to families who do not have any children as well as families who are already parenting.

If you are already a parent, please list your children’s names and ages, how they joined your family (birth, adoption, etc.), any special needs, and whether they live with you full-time, part-time, or not at all.

More about your family: anything else you wish to tell us?

Do you have any specific questions or comments you would like to share?

Your response is voluntary and will be confidential. Personal data gathered is for informational purposes only. Spence-Chapin promotes equal opportunity for all clients by complying with local, state and federal laws and regulations. We do not exclude, deny applicants, or otherwise discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, military device obligation, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. Our policies and practices are intended to ensure that all clients are treated equally.

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