C.R.S.
Section 26-7-104
General information for prospective adoptive families
(1)
At the time that the family is matched for adoption of a child or youth who is potentially eligible for benefits pursuant to this article 7, the state department, a county department, or a nonprofit child placement agency, as appropriate, shall provide the prospective adoptive family, in writing, with information concerning the following:(a)
The availability of benefits, with an explanation of the differences between these benefits and foster care maintenance payments;(b)
The availability of reimbursement for any nonrecurring expenses incurred in the adoption of an eligible child or youth;(c)
The availability of mental health services through the state medical assistance program pursuant to articles 4, 5, and 6 of title 25.5 or other programs;(d)
The federal adoption tax credit for an individual who is adopting or is considering adopting a child or youth in foster care or through a nonprofit child placement agency, in accordance with section 403 of the federal “Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008”, Pub.L. 110-351;(e)
Notice of the general right to bring to the adoption assistance negotiation process:(I)
Parties who possess relevant information about a child’s or youth’s history and needs, including the child’s guardian ad litem or counsel for youth or the family’s advocate; and(II)
Legal representation for a child or youth or prospective adoptive family;(f)
Notice of the right to appeal and be represented by legal counsel, at the prospective adoptive parents’ expense, in accordance with the “State Administrative Procedure Act”, article 4 of title 24, and pursuant to section 26-7-109; and(g)
Notice of the general right to request a negotiation meeting.(2)
The state department shall also make the information described in this section available on its website.
Source:
Section 26-7-104 — General information for prospective adoptive families, https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-26.pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).
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