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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26-7-101 Legislative declaration
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(1) The general assembly finds and declares that: (a) Colorado children and youth who reside in or have previously resided in an out-of-home placement deserve and can benefit from the stability and security of permanent, safe adoptive homes; (b) In particular, adoption is an impo…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26-7-102 Definitions
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As used in this article 7, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Agreement" means an adoption assistance agreement negotiated and entered into pursuant to section 26-7-107. (2) "Anticipated needs" means those needs that are reasonably foreseeable and as defined in the eligi…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26-7-103 Adoption assistance program - created - administration - funding - reporting - legislative intent - rules - definition
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(1) The adoption assistance program is created in the state department and supervised by the state department. The program shall be administered by county departments pursuant to this article 7. The state department shall, through the state board of human services, adopt any rule…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26-7-104 General information for prospective adoptive families
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(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 adoptiv…