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Post Placement
It can be called many things depending on the state you live in. Whether it’s recognition, re-adoption, validation or domestication, it is an important step in the post-adoption process. A validation or re-adoption is the process which families undergo to have their county and state recognize the foreign adoption of their child. Re-adoption is highly recommended for the following reasons:
The State of Colorado requires adoptive families to validate (re-adopt) their foreign born adopted child in their Colorado county court of residence. CCAI will provide you with information and instructions for filing your child’s validation court paperwork. After validating your adoption you will be able to apply for a Colorado Certificate of Foreign Birth (similar to a Colorado birth certificate) for your child. A Colorado Certificate of Foreign Birth/state issued birth certificate is easier to read, easier to identify, and easier to replace compared with your child’s foreign birth certificate.
For families who reside outside of Colorado it is important to note that each state has different laws regarding how to obtain a state issued birth certificate. Many states require a re-adoption, domestication, or validation of foreign adoption in order to obtain a state issued birth certificate. Please contact your home study agency or an adoption attorney in your state to find out what is required to complete your child’s legal process in your state of residence.
For more information, please contact us.
Do you need an attorney for the re-adoption?
While use of an attorney is not a requirement, accessing the required forms is elusive in most counties in Florida. Also, navigating the court system without guidance can extend your readoption process and cost more money in the long run.
How long does the process take?
A readoption will take about one to two months from start to finish for the Court hearing. Paperwork can be filed in any county and if the court requires an in-person appearance, this can generally be done remotely, which means you can use an attorney in any part of Florida. After the readoption hearing is complete, your attorney will send the required paperwork to have the state of Florida issue a Certificate of Foreign Birth.
Where can I find an attorney?
You can search for adoption attorneys by state at www.adoptionattorneys.org. Below you will find information on attorneys who other families in Florida have used to successfully complete the process.
Paul Consbruck – www.adoptfla.com
Katie Jay – www.flfamilyformation.com
If you have further questions about readoption, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Florida office.
| 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 |
