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Adoptive and foster parents must be at least 21 years old or older, pass a background check, complete training and receive a home study. Foster parents must be able to use sound judgment like a prudent parent and demonstrate a responsible, stable and emotionally mature lifestyle.

You must be at least 21 or older, pass a background check, complete training and receive a home study. Every foster parent must complete core training and other trainings, such as CPR and first aid. The county or child placement agency that you are working with may also require other trainings.

A: In Colorado, abandonment occurs when the parent has failed to provide basic needs for the child, including food, clothing, shelter, or medical care. The parent must also have failed to make a reasonable effort to maintain contact with the child.

Reasons why you may not meet the requirements for adoption in Colorado include a criminal history of: Child abuse or neglect. Domestic abuse or violence. Any crimes involving a minor.

Working with an agency, you can expect to spend between $30,000 and $60,000, ing to the Child Welfare Information Gateway. It's slightly less expensive to pursue an independent adoption, which involves working with an attorney. That process ranges in cost from $25,000 to $45,000.

To obtain adoptive records: Email CDHS at CDHS_COAdoptionRecords@state.co.us to request an adoption record. The Colorado Confidential Intermediary program is a court-appointed search service that allows a certified Confidential Intermediary (CI) access to closed/sealed adoption files.