(Applicants who reside beyond a 100-mile radius of the Agency's office in Ogden will be charged an additional fee for travel expenses incurred by the caseworker in order to complete the Pre-Adoption Evaluation.)

The Pre-Adoption Evaluation reflects facts obtained through written information provided by you, personal interviews with you, and information obtained by the agency from medical professionals and references.  It will also contain Children's Aid Society's caseworker's impressions and a recommendation from its Adoption Committee.

Upon completion of the Pre-Adoption Evaluation, we will send a copy of the Evaluation, as well as any summaries or synopses required by the sending country, to the facilitating agency for approval, if applicable.  Notarized originals will then be provided to you in order that you may have the Pre-Adoption Evaluation certified and authenticated as necessary for international adoption.                     

POST-ADOPTION EVALUATION:  Post-Adoption Evaluation services are also available for a fee of $150.00 per visit, plus travel expenses if applicable.  Post-Adoption Evaluation visits will be provided on a schedule as required by the placing agency and country of origin.  This service also includes appearance at the adoption finalization hearing by a Children's Aid Society representative, if requested, for a fee of $175.00, plus travel expenses if applicable.

You must obtain a personal attorney to facilitate the finalization of the adoption in Utah. 

If you choose to receive Adoption Evaluation Services through Children's Aid Society, please call and you will be provided with the appropriate paperwork.  Please contact CAS if you have any further questions or concerns.