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Colorado Adoption Laws, Page 4

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Parties to Adoption

Who May Adopt

Statute: § 19-5-202

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


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Who May Be Adopted

Statute: § 19-5-201

  • Any child under age 18 present in the State
  • A person over age 18 but under 21 if approved by the court

Who May Place a Child for Adoption

Statute: § 19-5-206

  • The birth parent(s)
  • The court
  • The county Department of Social Services
  • A licensed child-placing agency

Credits: Child Welfare Information Gateway (http://www.childwelfare.gov)

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