ADOPTIONS
Currently KRNCS has a program where we are able to conduct the legal process to help a child reach permanence. Most families are licensed as foster/adopt unless they state an unwillingness to adopt. This is done as to not prolong the process if a family and child are reunited and adoption becomes the goal. When completing an adoption through the county there are little to no fees attached in the process. Families are typically licensed as foster/adopt and children are initially placed in the foster care system. They must be in placement typically six months and parental rights must be terminated before adoption is considered an option. Should it be deemed in the best interest to move towards adoption, the foster/adoptive family is considered as the permanent option.
KRNCS completes agency adoptions. This means a child is placed in an agency that is responsible to complete counseling to the birth parents, placement of the children, supervision of the placement, and court reports. The child is categorized foster/adopt until rights of the parents are relinquished or terminated by court order. Foster care adoptions typically means that at the time of placement, the child's parental rights have not yet been terminated/relinquished.
KRNCS offers post finalization services, and adheres to rules and regulations as noted by the Colorado Department of Human Services.
Foster/Adoptive parents must undergo a minimum of 12 adoption specific training hours, which our agency makes available. These trainings typically include:
- Information pertinent to the child development years
- Implications to the family unit.
- Attachment and bonding issues
- Grief and loss issues
- Key concepts of child growth and development
- Boundary setting and discipline
- Parenting a child of a different cultural or racial background (if applicable)
- Dealing with history
- Understanding of adoptive laws and procedures
- Contact and communication with the child's biological family and/or significant others
- Parenting techniques
- Community resources
- Specialized areas as needed
All training must be completed prior to the finalization of the adoption.
In addition, occasional home study assessment updates must be completed prior to the finalization in order to address suitability, appropriateness, and readiness for the adoption. In addition the agency must acquire a copy of a marriage license/divorce decrees if applicable, and the agency file must be up to date to include physical examinations and background checks. All home study assessments done by KRNCS are completed according to the guidelines by the Colorado Department of Human Services.