Post-Adoption

Post- Adoption Services

Post-Adoption Services

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 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

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.

Resources

Information on required post-adoption documents.

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Colorado Expenses

ExpenseAmountPmt MethodPay ToDue
Application Fee$250Check/ACH WithdrawalCCAIApplication submission
Child Abuse Record Search$35/FamilyCheckCO Dept of Human ServiceApplication submission
IAAME Monitoring & Oversight Fee$500Check/ACH WithdrawalCCAI (Sent to IAAME)After App Approval
First Program Fee (Includes Home Study)$5,700Check/ACH WithdrawalCCAIAfter App Approval
CBI/FBI Fingerprint Search$39.50 per personMoney OrderColorado Bureau of InvestigationAfter App Approval
USCIS Filing & Fingerprinting$775 plus $85/adultCheck/Money OrderUS Dept. of Homeland SecurityUpon I-800A submission
Dossier PreparationApprox. $450-$900Check/Money OrderSecretary of State(s), Chinese Consulate(s)As preparing Dossier
Second Program Fee$5,050Check/ACH WithdrawalCCAIDossier Submission
CCCWA Fee$1,270Check/ACH WithdrawalCCCWA via CCAIDossier Submission
Third Program Fee$5,500Check/ACH WithdrawalCCAIPrior to receiving child match acceptance letter
CCCWA Post Adoption Translation Fee$300Check/ACH WithdrawalCCCWA via CCAIPrior to receiving child match acceptance letter
Court Validation Deposit$200CheckCCAIPrior to receiving child match acceptance letter
Post Adoption Deposit (Refundable)$450Check/ACH WithdrawalCCAIPrior to receiving child match acceptance letter
Visa to enter China$140 (plus courier fee)Check/Credit CardChinese Consulate via a courier/travel agencyApproximately one month before travel to China
US Domestic & International Airfare$1,000 – $2,000 per traveler (adopted child over 2 requires full ticket)Credit CardA travel agency/airline of your choice

Approximately 7-10 days prior to China departure

In China Travel & AccommodationsApprox. $4,000-$4,400 for two adultsACH WithdrawalCCAI (wired to China)Approximately 7-10 days prior to China departure
Adoption Registration and Notarization$800 – $1,000CashLocal government in ChinaIn China
Orphanage Donation(Voluntary)Cash or WireOrphanageIn China
Child’s Passport$100-$150CashLocal passport agencyIn China
Food$700 – $800 per coupleCash/Credit CardHotel(s), restaurant(s)In China
Child Physical & Photo$130-$150CashClinicIn Guangzhou, China
Child U.S. Entry Visa$325Cash or CheckU.S. ConsulateIn China
Court Validation Fee$167CheckCounty CourtAfter U.S. Return
Child’s Colorado Birth Certificate$37.75CheckColorado Vital Statistics OfficeAfter U.S. Return
Lutheran Family Services$250CheckLutheran Family Services via CCAIWhen Home Study is approved by CCAI