Family Support
CCAI believes that the completion of an adoption is only the beginning of an adoption agency’s responsibility to their families and children.
In 1996, CCAI opened the Joyous Chinese Cultural School (JCCS), emphasizing the importance of maintaining strong, proud, and lifelong cultural connections for adoptees and their families. JCCS is now proudly celebrating its 26th year of adoption-minded cultural education and over 1,900 enrolled students through the years.
In 2007, CCAI introduced two more post-adoption programs – Xpress Yourself and Adopteen, focused on supporting the emotional and communal health of adoptees as they grow. Xpress Yourself, a play-therapy program for children ages 7-12, has helped over 250 young adoptees navigate difficult questions and growth milestones. Adopteen has served over 7,200 adoptees, ages 13-21, from 42 states and five countries, through 100% adoptee-organized, adoptee-led annual events around the continent.
And this is just the beginning! In 2019, CCAI’s The Park Adoption Community Center opened its doors, housing all of CCAI’s dedicated post-adoption support programming. Family Heritage Tours, AdopTween Mentorship Program, Adoptees Giving Back Orphanage Service Trips, TBRI Parent Training courses, and Beyond Adopteen adult adoptee programs all operate passionately and diligently under The Park for adoptive families and adoptees seeking support, no matter where they are on their adoption journey.
Expense | Amount | Pmt Method | Pay To | Due |
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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 |