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As one of our largest adoption programs, CCAI has placed hundreds of children from Ukraine with their loving forever families since launching the program in 2014.
Currently, adoptions are on hold due to the Russian military invasion of Ukraine. CCAI is committed to keeping families informed of new developments.
Currently, adoptions are on hold due to the Russian military invasion of Ukraine. CCAI is committed to keeping families informed of new developments.
CCAI launched its Ukraine adoption program in 2014. Like many countries, Ukraine has older children available for adoption, children with special/medical needs, and sibling groups.
CCAI also partners with multiple orphan-hosting organizations that bring children from Ukraine to experience life in an American family. When hosted children are available for adoption, families often decide to move forward with adoption!
Child Age Range: 1-18 years
Sibling Groups: Yes
Marriage Length: No length requirements
Singles: No single individuals allowed to adopt
Expat Accepted: Yes
In-Country travel: Three trips total
At least 21 years of age and at least 15 years older than the oldest child to be adopted.
Legally married heterosexual couples in which at least one applicant is a U.S. citizen.
If previous history of cancer, Stages 1 -3, must be cancer free 5 years.
If previous history of mental disorders, must be free of diagnosis 5 years.
Applicants with a current diagnosis and/ or on medication for HIV, tuberculosis (TB), cancer or certain mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, etc. are not eligible to adopt from Ukraine. Some exceptions apply. Please contact CCAI to discuss further.
5 Business Days
Approximately 8 – 10 weeks
Approximately 1 – 2 weeks
Approximately 5 – 6 months
Approximately 1 – 2 months
Approximately 3 – 4 weeks, with three trips required
Adoptive family must register each adopted child at Ukraine Consulate within 30 days of returning home. Families self-report once a year, for 3 years, then every 3 years until the child turns 18.
Successful completion of 12+ parent training hours which meets the requirements of the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption and CCAI. All Parent Training is covered in CCAI fees.
FIRST TRIP
7-10 days during this trip the family meets with the Ukraine Adoption Authority and receives the Child Match. Once the family receives the official Match, they travel to the child’s region, meet with the child(ren), and to the local Child Protective Services (CPS) to sign the in-country paperwork to start the adoption process with the local court.
After 6-8 weeks, the family will come back to Ukraine for court finalization of the adoption.
SECOND TRIP
3 hours for the Adoption Court hearing, then a 30-day wait period for the Court to issue the Adoption Decree.
THIRD TRIP
7 – 14 days. This trip includes: obtaining the child’s birth certificate, passport, medicals, and embassy/consulate appointment for child(ren)’s adoption visa.
Absolutely no hidden charges, no last minute surprises!
CCAI is proud to be a 501(c)(3) non-profit, charitable adoption agency. We strive to keep adoption affordable so more children will have the blessing of a loving and permanent family.
We are financially accountable to you as the American public and as an adoptive family. Our solemn promise is absolute integrity with no hidden charges or last-minute surprises.
Please select your state below for a clear and comprehensive list of the fees and expenses necessary to complete your Ukraine adoption:
Colorado
Florida, Georgia, Texas, Wyoming
All Other States
Yes, while not all hosted children are available for adoption, many are. Please contact us with the child’s name and information so we can help to confirm their adoption status.
Love without Boundaries has a comprehensive, informative, and educational guide for families considering adopting a child with medical/special needs.
Adopting a Child with Special Needs
The National Organization for Rare Diseases can also be a wonderful resource!
Families adopting from Ukraine must work with a licensed home study agency in their state to complete their home study report. If you are living in CO, FL, GA, TX, or WY, CCAI will be your home study provider. For all other states, please visit the link below to find a home study provider in your area.
CCAI requires 12+ hours of training time which meets the requirements of the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption.
Information from the Centers for Disease Control for those traveling to Colombia.
Information on known health risks via the World Health Organization’s Country Profile for Colombia.
GiGi Pleet joined CCAI in 2014 as our China Applications Specialist. She rejoined the team in 2022 after taking a few years off to spend time with her family. GiGi and her husband have adopted three beautiful daughters from China who are the joy and purpose of their lives. GiGi is passionate about adoption and furthering CCAI’s mission to find loving parents and permanent homes for as many children as possible and to continue reaching out to children left behind. When she is not working, you can find her spending time with her girls in the beautiful mountains of Colorado or on an adventure to a new, faraway place.
Joined CCAI: Originally 2014 – 2020, rejoined 2022
Bucket List Item: To see all Seven Wonders of the World
Contact Information
gigi@ccaifamily.org
(303) 850-9998 ext. 300
Emily was adopted through CCAI in 2002! Having always admired the ways that the organization continued to support families even after adoption, she began working at The Park last year because she wanted to be more involved in the adoption community and according to her, “It’s been a blast so far!”
Emily is majoring in environmental science at MSU Denver and hopes to help mitigate the causes and effects of climate change. In her free time, she like to practice guitar, play video games, watch movies, and spend time with her friends and family.
Bucket List: Visit every province in China!
Contact Information
emily@theparkcommunity.org
(303) 221-6688 ext. 170
Ivy has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Production Design for Film and Theater with a minor in Studio Art. She had the opportunity to study abroad in London, England and Florence, Italy. After graduating, while visiting an orphanage in Kathmandu, Nepal she had a moment of realization and knew she wanted to work in the adoption community. After some prior experience in post-adoption and nonprofit management, she came to The Park and is really enjoying focusing on and being involved with offering lifelong support for adoptees and the adoption community.
Ivy was adopted from Kazakhstan at 18-months old and is proud of her adoptee identity and her adoptive family. She is passionate about sharing the stories of the amazing people in the adoption community and helping adoptees celebrate their identities. Her lifelong best friend was adopted from China through CCAI.
In her free time, she enjoys making art (she is working on a series of sculptural paintings of poached animal species), trying new food, catching up with friends, reading, and being with family. She loves to travel whenever possible.
Joined CCAI: 2023
Top Bucket List Items:
Contact Information
ivy@theparkcommunity.org
(303) 221-6688 ext. 205
| 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 |
