Peanut Butter & Jelly | International Adoption

Peanut butter and jelly. Oreos and milk. Knife and fork. Movie and popcorn. Soap and water. Salt and pepper. You get the point. Some things are just meant to be a pair!  Enter Al (10) and Amie (7)—Yin and yang for sure. This bonded brother-sister pair is closer than close can be. They have lived the highest of highs and the lowest of lows together. While their short lives have been fraught with chaos, the one thing that has remained constant has been each other. In each other, they find a peace that only the closest of siblings can understand.

Al and Amie need a family to step forward and commit to them forever— a family to allow them to finally be siblings whose only worry for the day is which Lego to build (Al) or which doll to play with (Amie).

A Forever Family for Al and Amie

Al and Amie are waiting for their forever family in Colombia. To learn more about adoption from Colombia, complete our Prospective Adoptive Parent form and an adoption specialist will be in touch. Not in a position to adopt? Please share Al and Amie’s story and help us find their family!

Adopting from Colombia: What You Need to Know

Colombia has a well-established international adoption program, overseen by the country’s central authority, the Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar (ICBF). Children available for adoption include siblings, older children, and those with medical or developmental needs. Families adopting from Colombia typically go through a process that includes:

1. Eligibility Screening – Prospective adoptive parents must meet Colombia’s legal and Gladney’s adoption requirements.
2. Home Study & Dossier Submission – A social worker evaluates the family's readiness, and documents are sent to Colombia.
3. Referral Process – Families receive information about a child or sibling group, including their medical and social history.
4. Travel & Legal Process – Adoptive parents must travel to Colombia to meet their child(ren), finalize the adoption in court, and fulfill the required bonding period.
5. Post-Adoption Support – Families commit to providing post-adoption reports and receiving support as their children adjust.

Adopting from Colombia is an opportunity to provide a loving, stable home to children who need one while also embracing the country’s rich culture and traditions.

Why Advocacy Matters for Al and Amie

While many children in Colombia are waiting for families, Al and Amie’s story stands out. As a bonded sibling pair, it is essential that they be adopted together. Sibling relationships offer an irreplaceable level of security and support, especially for children who have experienced hardship.

By sharing Al and Amie’s story, you help increase their chances of finding a forever family. Advocacy is powerful—it brings visibility to children who may otherwise wait years to be matched. Even if you cannot adopt, your voice can help connect them with the family that is meant to be theirs.

Will you help Al and Amie find their forever family? Share their story today.

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