ADOPTION RESOURCES
Getting Started
Child Adoption Laws Adoption laws for state of Colorado.
LGBT Adoption Laws LGBT adoption laws in Colorado.
Public and Private Agency Search Public and private foster care adoption agencies in Colorado.
Adoption Information Adoption Information by state
Understanding Colorado Adoption Laws and Policies An overview of adoption laws
Adoption Services DHS provides an overview of adoption services
Searching for Children
Colorado Heart Gallery Heart Gallery featuring waiting children in Colorado.
Jefferson County Photo listing featuring waiting children in Jefferson County.
WWK Recruiters Scroll down and click on Colorado to view contact information regarding waiting Colorado children.
Pre-Placement
ICPC Information Provides general information about ICPC process in Colorado, including contact information for state ICPC offices.
Post-Adoption Support & Resources
Colorado Coalition of Adoptive Families COCAF provides all families in the pre- and post-adoption phases with support, education and resources.
Colorado Post-Adoption Resource Center COPARC provides adoptive families with post-placement resources including a list of mental health professionals, FAQs, support groups, respite care, and more.
COPARC Adoption Articles A list of articles on various adoption topics, including emotional disorders, attachment, finance, holiday triggers, parenting tips, siblings, and more.
COPARC Education A list of family seminars and respite care trainings families can take.
Lending Libraries A list of libraries that provide books on adoption.
Mental Health Professionals Search Contact Information, counseling specialty, and fee information for licensed mental health professionals in Colorado.
Respite Care Providers List of licensed respite care providers in Colorado.
State Subsidy Information NACAC provides general information on adoption subsidies in Colorado.
Support Groups A list of different support groups in Colorado, courtesy of the Adoption Exchange.
Attachment and Trauma Specialists A list of local therapists that specialize in working with attachment and trauma related issues.
Child Care Resources A compiled list of child-care resources
Online Support Groups A list of online support group resources
Post-Adoption Questions and Answers Frequently asked questions and answers regarding adoption
Events and Activities
Cultural Events Events Calendar
Summer Activities A list of activities for kids.
Home Study Service Providers
Abby’s One True Gift Home study service provider
American Adoptions Home study service provider
Hope’s Promise Home study service provider
Additional Links and Information
Adoptive Families Magazine
Adoptive Families is an award-winning online resource for parents-to-be navigating the adoption process and for parents raising children through adoption.
crisis intervention team officers
CIT programs create connections between law enforcement, mental health providers, hospital emergency services and individuals with mental illness and their families. Through collaborative community partnerships and intensive training, CIT improves communication, identifies mental health resources for those in crisis and ensures officer and community safety.
Project 127
Today, the urgent need for well-trained, well-equipped foster families in Colorado and across the country provides an opportunity for Christians to offer love, hope and healing to children and parents impacted by generational trauma, substance abuse, broken relationships and isolation.
heritage camps for adoptive families
Heritage Camps for Adoptive Families, Inc. (HCAF) serves as a post-adoption resource and advocate for children, adults, and families with diverse heritages. They facilitate events which provide culturally relevant and family-centered experiences for every member of the family.
Colorado post-adoption resource center
A statewide community-based network of services to support adoptive families
International adoption clinic at Children’s hospital of Colorado
A specialized outpatient referral clinic providing pre-adoption medical consultation as well as evaluation and care of children after adoption.