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Post-Adoption
Once your adoption has been finalized and your child is home, adoption regulations require the completion of regularly scheduled post placement visits and written reports by a licensed adoption agency. It is the responsibility of the agency providing your “post” services to check on the overall adjustment of your child and your entire family.
These post services include an interview with your family, as well as observations of your child. This is a wonderful time to talk with your social worker/adoption caseworker about any concerns you may have, as well as share any progress that has been made.
A compilation of the information obtained during the visit results in a report, typically accompanied by pictures. These reports will ultimately be sent to your child’s country of origin, and will often also be required by the courts here in the United States if you are doing any court proceedings.
CCAI’s goal during every post adoption/placement visit is to offer support and guidance. We recognize that this is a transitional time for everyone in the family and we want you to have the tools you need as you seek to meet the needs of your newest family member.
Post-adoption supervision is required by the country from which you adopted your child. Reporting frequency and timelines are dictated by each individual country and are not flexible. Most countries require face-to-face visits with the child and all family members, with visits occurring in the home. This process exists to provide support for your family and to ensure the physical and emotional well-being of all your child(ren), adopted or biological. As part of the reporting process, your social worker will assist you in supporting successful attachment, will provide guidance on navigating family adjustment, and can be a valuable resource if you need further assistance at any time.
In addition to country requirements, you must comply with any post adoption reporting requirements for the state in which you reside.
Check country specific guidelines below.
For more information, please contact us.
The post-adoption or post-placement supervision process exists to provide support for your family and to ensure the physical and emotional well-being of all your child(ren), adopted or biological. As part of the reporting process, your social worker will assist you in supporting successful attachment, will provide guidance on navigating family adjustment, and can be a valuable resource if you need further assistance at any time. In addition to what is required by the country for international adoptions, each state may have it’s own supervision and reporting requirements.
COLORADO – Post-placement supervision is required by the State of Colorado for a minimum period of six months after placement prior to finalization of a domestic or international adoption. Several face-to-face visits with the child and all family members are necessary.
FLORIDA – For international adoptions finalized in country, the State of Florida does not have post-adoption reporting requirements beyond what is required by the country from which you adopted. For domestic adoptions, Florida requires face-to-face post-placement supervision and reporting one time monthly until the finalization of the adoption (which does not happen for at least 6 months post-placement).
GEORGIA – For international adoptions finalized in country, the State of Georgia does not have post-adoption reporting requirements beyond what is required by the country from which you adopted. For domestic adoptions, Georgia requires face-to-face post-placement supervision and reporting one time monthly until the finalization of the adoption.
OTHER STATES – Please check with your home study agency for state-specific post-adoption supervision and reporting requirements.
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Two years of post-adoption reporting requirements, with a total of four visits and reports completed by a social worker with a licensed child placement agency. Four to five color photos must also be submitted with the reports. The reports are due to CCAI at:
· 6 months
· 12 months
· 18 months
· 24 months
Five years of post-adoption reporting requirements, with a total of six reports. Eight color photos must also be submitted with the reports.
The first three reports need to be completed by a social worker with a Hague or COA accredited agency and are due at:
· 6 months
· 12 months
· 2 years
The final three reports are self-reports which will be submitted to CCAI and are due to CCAI at:
· 3 years
· 4 years
· 5 years
Families adopting one child under the age of eight – Two years of post-adoption reporting requirements, with a total of four visits and reports completed by a social worker with a licensed child placement agency. 10 photos printed on photo paper must accompany the reports. The reports are due to CCAI at:
· 6 months
· 12 months
· 18 months
· 24 months
Families adopting one child over the age of eight or adopting siblings, regardless of their ages – Three years of post-adoption reporting requirements, with a total of six visits and reports completed by a social worker with a licensed child placement agency. A separate report is required for each adopted child. 10 photos printed on photo paper must accompany each child’s report. The reports are due to CCAI at:
· 6 months
· 12 months
· 18 months
· 24 months
· 30 months
· 36 months
Seven years of post-adoption reporting requirements, with a total of 10 reports. 20+ photos and videos must be submitted with each report.
The 3 month and 12 month visits and reports must be completed by a social worker with a licensed child placement agency. The remaining reports are self-reports which will be submitted to CCAI. The reports are due to CCAI at:
· 3 months (social worker report)
· 6 months (self-report)
· 9 months (self-report)
· 12 months (social worker report)
· 2 years (self-report)
· 3 years (self-report)
· 4 years (self-report)
· 5 years (self-report)
· 6 years (self-report)
· 7 years (self-report)
Ukraine requires adoptive parents to provide post-adoption self-reports directly to the Consular Office of the Embassy of Ukraine annually, during the first three years following the adoption, and then once every three years thereafter, until the child’s 18th birthday. Each state or home study agency may have additional post adoption reporting requirements.
Adoptive families must also submit a copy of their first self-report to CCAI.
Information on required post-adoption documents.
| Expense | Amount | Pmt Method | Pay To | Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | $250 | Check/ACH Withdrawal | CCAI | Application submission |
| Child Abuse Record Search | $35/Family | Check | CO Dept of Human Service | Application submission |
| IAAME Monitoring & Oversight Fee | $500 | Check/ACH Withdrawal | CCAI (Sent to IAAME) | After App Approval |
| First Program Fee (Includes Home Study) | $5,700 | Check/ACH Withdrawal | CCAI | After App Approval |
| CBI/FBI Fingerprint Search | $39.50 per person | Money Order | Colorado Bureau of Investigation | After App Approval |
| USCIS Filing & Fingerprinting | $775 plus $85/adult | Check/Money Order | US Dept. of Homeland Security | Upon I-800A submission |
| Dossier Preparation | Approx. $450-$900 | Check/Money Order | Secretary of State(s), Chinese Consulate(s) | As preparing Dossier |
| Second Program Fee | $5,050 | Check/ACH Withdrawal | CCAI | Dossier Submission |
| CCCWA Fee | $1,270 | Check/ACH Withdrawal | CCCWA via CCAI | Dossier Submission |
| Third Program Fee | $5,500 | Check/ACH Withdrawal | CCAI | Prior to receiving child match acceptance letter |
| CCCWA Post Adoption Translation Fee | $300 | Check/ACH Withdrawal | CCCWA via CCAI | Prior to receiving child match acceptance letter |
| Court Validation Deposit | $200 | Check | CCAI | Prior to receiving child match acceptance letter |
| Post Adoption Deposit (Refundable) | $450 | Check/ACH Withdrawal | CCAI | Prior to receiving child match acceptance letter |
| Visa to enter China | $140 (plus courier fee) | Check/Credit Card | Chinese Consulate via a courier/travel agency | Approximately one month before travel to China |
| US Domestic & International Airfare | $1,000 – $2,000 per traveler (adopted child over 2 requires full ticket) | Credit Card | A travel agency/airline of your choice | Approximately 7-10 days prior to China departure |
| In China Travel & Accommodations | Approx. $4,000-$4,400 for two adults | ACH Withdrawal | CCAI (wired to China) | Approximately 7-10 days prior to China departure |
| Adoption Registration and Notarization | $800 – $1,000 | Cash | Local government in China | In China |
| Orphanage Donation | (Voluntary) | Cash or Wire | Orphanage | In China |
| Child’s Passport | $100-$150 | Cash | Local passport agency | In China |
| Food | $700 – $800 per couple | Cash/Credit Card | Hotel(s), restaurant(s) | In China |
| Child Physical & Photo | $130-$150 | Cash | Clinic | In Guangzhou, China |
| Child U.S. Entry Visa | $325 | Cash or Check | U.S. Consulate | In China |
| Court Validation Fee | $167 | Check | County Court | After U.S. Return |
| Child’s Colorado Birth Certificate | $37.75 | Check | Colorado Vital Statistics Office | After U.S. Return |
| Lutheran Family Services | $250 | Check | Lutheran Family Services via CCAI | When Home Study is approved by CCAI |
