Domestic Adoption
Mi Yungs Prayer provides comprehensive domestic adoption services for Colorado families.
Domestic Infant Adoption is the placement of an infant born in the United States by birth parent(s) who have legally consented to the adoption with an adoptive family of their choosing.
Domestic Designated Adoption occurs when adoptive parents have already been chosen by birth parents making an adoption plan prior to either party's involvement with an adoption agency. This includes domestic relative adoptions.
Colorado Requirements
Prospective adoptive parents must meet the following requirements:
- Must be 21 years or older
- Physically and emotionally healthy
- No criminal history preventing child placement per federal/state regulations
Service Area & Legal Requirements
Mi Yungs Prayer can only work with Colorado residents seeking adoption or birth parents planning placement.
Intrastate Adoption: When both adoptive and birth parents reside in Colorado, Mi Yungs Prayer can represent both parties.
Interstate Adoption: When parties reside in different states, the Interstate Compact for Placement of Children (ICPC) applies. At least one party must be a Colorado resident.
The Adoption Process
Adoptive Parents
- Schedule informational meeting
- Become agency client
- Complete home study approval
- Participate in adoption training
- Complete family profile
- Be selected by birth parent(s)
- Bring baby home
- Appear in court for finalization
Birth Parents
- Seek pregnancy options counseling
- Become agency client
- Receive options counseling
- Complete social/medical paperwork
- Discuss birth parent assistance
- Choose adoptive family
- Plan hospital procedures
- Complete legal documentation
Post-Placement Support
After placement, Mi Yungs Prayer provides:
- Counseling and support services
- Provisional foster care licensing from placement until finalization
- Court-ordered home visits and reports to ensure the best interests of the child are met
Is Domestic Adoption Right for You?
Every family's journey is unique. Contact us to explore your domestic adoption options.