Colorado

Who may adopt?
Any person age 21 or older, including a foster parent, may adopt.
A minor may petition the court for approval.
A person with a living spouse shall adopt jointly.

Consent for adoption to be executed?
Consent may be executed any time after the birth of the child.

Revocation of consent?
Consent may be revoked only if, within 90 days after the entry of theorder, it is established by clear and convincing evidence that the consent was obtained by fraud or duress.

Who may place a child for adoption?
The birth parent(s).
The court.
The county Department of Social Services.
A licensed child-placing agency.

Advertising?
This issue is not addressed in the statutes reviewed.

Facilitators?
No person, other than an adoption exchange whose membership includes county departments and child placement agencies, a licensed child placement agency, or a county department, shall offer, give, charge, or receive any money or other consideration or thing of value in connection with locating or identifying for purposes of adoption any child, natural parent, expectant natural parent, or prospective adoptive parent.
Physicians and attorneys may charge reasonable fees for professional services customarily performed by such persons.

Putative Father's Registry?
No. The putative father must file a paternity action within 30 days after the child's birth, or within 30 days after receiving notice that he is the father or likely father.

Expenses?
Birth parent-
Attorney fees and other charges and fees as may be approved by the court.
Physicians and attorneys may charge reasonable fees for professional services.

Department/Agency –
A person who is subject of a home study report and investigation conducted by a county department shall be required to pay, based on ability to pay, the cost of the investigation.

Information provided in part by the Child Welfare Information Gateway.

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Credits: Sandra Hanks Benoiton