The Colombia Host-to-Adopt Program allows older children, typically 8+, to live with American families for approximately four weeks over winter or summer. Staying with families helps these children learn everyday social skills, receive an introduction to American culture and English, and experience the meaning of a loving family. In addition, Hosting-to-Adopt is an excellent option for families considering adopting an older child, as it allows them to spend quality time together as a family and get to know one another.
La Casa de la Madre y el Niño in Colombia, one of the largest orphanages in the country, is partnering with CCAI and Project One-Forty-Three (P143) to bring children ages 8+ from Colombia to be part of the Summer 2024 Colombia Host Program.
To take the first step towards hosting or applying, we encourage you to contact P143 for more information.
FAQs
Yes, all of the host children from Colombia are available for adoption. Colombia views this hosting opportunity as a path to permanency through adoption.
- Contact P143 to begin your Host application.
- Consider applying for adoption to CCAI. There are several steps of the adoption process you can get underway before you host a child, and doing so can only help minimize the time between when the host child returns to Colombia. Before you know it, you can welcome them back into your arms!