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As a Hague-accredited child placement agency licensed in the states of Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Texas and Wyoming (as well as China and southeast Asia), CCAI offers complete international home study services for adoptive families residing in these states, regardless of whether you use CCAI as your placing agency or you are working with another placing agency to adopt through another program.
According to the US Department of State’s guidance regarding referrals of children available to be adopted internationally, prospective adoptive families must hold a current, approved intercountry home study in order to be matched with a child (regardless of the country from which you wish to adopt). CCAI’s team of experienced and professional social workers is glad to help you accomplish this step, so that your family may view files of available adoptive children!
A home study is a written evaluation of each potential adoptive family prior to the placement of a child in the home.
The home study process is designed to:
Let CCAI help support and prepare you for the most exciting journey of your life!
Navigating the maze of paperwork required by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to bring a child into the country for the purposes of adoption can be quite overwhelming.
As part of your home study services, CCAI, a Hague accredited and state licensed adoption agency with over 24 years of expertise in this area, offers assistance in obtaining USCIS approval for you to bring your child home, thus greatly reducing the risk of mistakes being made and the process being prolonged.
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.
If you are working with another placement agency and need an international home study agency, CCAI can help! Please visit our Apply Now Page for more information.
If CCAI is your placement agency and you do not live in CO, FL, GA, TX or WY, please visit our Home Study Provider List to find a home study agency.
If CCAI is not your placement agency, your placing agency will have specific instructions for how this paperwork should look and how it is to be completed.
Once all required paperwork is in, a home study is typically completed within 8-10 weeks.
| 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 |
