What CCAI does

CCAI (Cherish Children Adoption International) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Hague-accredited international adoption agency founded in 1992 and headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, with approximately 99 employees. The organization operates adoption programs across nine country tracks — Belize, Bulgaria, China, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Taiwan, Ukraine, and the United States — and provides home study services directly in Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Texas, and Wyoming, with referrals to licensed providers in other states. Beyond adoption placement, CCAI runs an orphan care portfolio including nine Lily Orphan Care Centers established within existing Chinese orphanages, child sponsorship, one-on-one education for children with special needs, Ukraine disaster relief and Camp Dreamland, and Fulfill-A-Wish summer camps. A lifelong post-adoption ecosystem is anchored by The Park Adoption Community Center, which delivers Joyous Chinese Cultural School (26 years, 1,900+ students), Adopteen programming (7,200+ participants from 42 states and 5 countries), Beyond Adopteen, Xpress Yourself play therapy, China Heritage Tours, and TBRI caregiver training.

Name

CCAI

Legal name

Cherish Children Adoption International

Website

https://ccaifamily.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CCAI is a 501(c)(3), Hague-accredited international adoption agency operating adoption programs across nine countries, orphan-care initiatives (Lily Orphan Care Centers, Ukraine relief), and a lifelong post-adoption community through The Park Adoption Community Center serving U.S. adoptive families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Adoption Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Child Welfare, Foster Care & Adoption Services (BPAGAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG)

Keywords

• International adoption services
• Home study services
• Orphan care programs
• Post-adoption support
• Hague-accredited adoption

Headquarters

HQ city

Centennial

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Adoption Program Fees: CCAI charges tiered program fees for international adoption services including child matching, dossier completion, inter-country communications, legal documentation, travel coordination, home study services, and post-placement reports. Fees vary by country program and resident state of the family. Colorado families for China adoption pay First Program Fee ($5,700), Second Program Fee ($5,050), Third Program Fee ($5,500) totaling approximately $16,250 plus additional country-specific fees.
2. Home Study Services: CCAI provides home study services for families in Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Texas, and Wyoming, charging $2,500 for initial home study, $1,000 for updates, and $400 per post-placement/adoption report.
3. Hosting Program Donation: The Colombia Made to Shine Hosting Program charges a $2,500 donation (split into two installments) for families not already in the CCAI Colombia adoption process. This donation is waived for families already in process and applied toward adoption fees for families who subsequently adopt through CCAI.
4. Donations and Charitable Contributions: CCAI operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and solicits charitable donations for orphan care initiatives including LOCC operations, child sponsorship, one-on-one education, Fulfill-A-Wish summer camps, Ukraine relief, and general charitable services. Donation options include one-time or monthly/annual pledge giving.
5. Post-Adoption Services: CCAI provides post-adoption support including China Heritage Tours, adoptee retreats, cultural camps, TBRI parent training, and The Park Adoption Community Center programming for lifelong family support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CCAI (Cherish Children Adoption International) is a Hague-accredited, 501(c)(3) nonprofit international adoption agency that facilitates child matching, dossier preparation, home study services, legal documentation, travel coordination, and post-placement services across 8+ country programs (Belize, Bulgaria, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Taiwan, Ukraine, and domestic US). The organization also operates orphan care programs including Lily Orphan Care Centers within Chinese orphanages, child sponsorship, education programs, and disaster relief, as well as lifelong post-adoption support through The Park Adoption Community Center.

Product overview

CCAI (Cherish Children Adoption International) operates as a comprehensive international adoption agency and nonprofit charitable organization offering a portfolio of interconnected services. The core offering includes Adoption Services across 8+ country programs (Belize, Bulgaria, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Taiwan, Ukraine, and domestic US), supported by Home Study Services and Post Adoption Services. The organization provides two distinct program tracks: Adoption Programs (traditional adoption, host-to-adopt pathways) and Orphan Care Programs (Lily Orphan Care Centers, Child Sponsorship, One-on-One Education, Fulfill-A-Wish Summer Camps, and Ukraine support). Family Support is delivered through The Park Adoption Community Center, which houses Heritage Tours, Adopteen programming (including Beyond Adopteen, Adopteen, and Chinese Cultural Camps), Parent Training (TBRI and Core Courses), and Xpress Yourself therapy. The organization also operates a web portal system for family login, application uploads, and charitable donations. Together, these offerings span the full adoption lifecycle from inquiry through post-adoption support, along with charitable orphan care initiatives in China, Ukraine, and Colombia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Park Adoption Community Center: A hub for proactive, relevant, and consistent connection opportunities for adoptees of all ages, including adoptees-only service trips, private birth province tours, and first-time-back tours.
• Joyous Chinese Cultural School (JCCS)
• Lily Orphan Care Centers (LOCC)
• Made to Shine Hosting Program
• Fulfill-A-Wish
• Xpress Yourself
• Adopteen
• Beyond Adopteen

Products and services

• Adoption Services International adoption agency services facilitating child matching, dossier completion, legal documentation, travel coordination, and finalized adoption services across multiple country programs including Belize, Bulgaria, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Taiwan, Ukraine, and domestic US adoption. For families seeking to adopt children internationally or domestically.
• Home Study Services Home study assessments and services for international adoption in Colorado, Wyoming, Texas, Florida, and Georgia, as well as for any country adoption program. Charged at $2,500 for initial home study, $1,000 for updates, and $400 per post-placement/adoption report.
• Host-to-Adopt Colombia Program (Made to Shine) A hosting program that allows families to host Colombian children (typically ages 10+) before formal adoption, providing a pathway to permanency for older children eligible for international adoption. Hosting Program Donation is $2,500 split into two installments, waived for families already in CCAI's Colombia adoption process.
• Post Adoption Services Ongoing support services for adoptive families after adoption completion, including re-adoption/validation of foreign adoption and continuous family support. Required post-placement reports and ongoing case management.
• Lily Orphan Care Centers (LOCC) Orphan care centers established within existing Chinese orphanages, providing specialized child care through leadership development, caretaker training, child-centered care philosophy, and upgraded facilities. Currently operating in Zhengzhou and under construction in Jiujiang.
• Orphan Care - Child Sponsorship Program allowing donors to sponsor individual orphans, providing financial support for their care, education, and basic needs in Chinese orphanages.
• One-on-One Education Program Education services for orphans with special needs in China who cannot attend regular school, providing personalized academic support and enrichment.
• Fulfill-A-Wish Summer Camp Charitable initiative sending orphans from Chinese orphanages on life-changing trips to experience the world beyond their facilities, including visits to Beijing, cultural sites, and educational excursions.
• Ukraine Orphan Support & Camp Dreamland Disaster relief and camp sponsorship programs for Ukrainian orphans, including food, medicine, supplies, evacuation support, and summer/winter camp opportunities through partnership with Frontier Horizon. $596 per child covers transportation, meals, lodging, activities, and trauma-informed counseling.
• The Park Adoption Community Center Hub for post-adoption support including Heritage Tours, Adoptee Retreats (Beyond Adopteen for adults, Adopteen for teenagers), Chinese Cultural Camps for adoptees aged 5-13, and adoptee service trips. Opening 2019.
• Parent Training (TBRI) Hague-compliant parent training courses including Core Courses and TBRI (Trust-Based Relational Intervention) Caregiver Training Series, developed by experienced social workers.
• China Heritage Tours Tours allowing adoptees from China and their families to visit their birth province and orphanage, learning about Chinese history and culture.
• Adopteen Support program for adoptees ages 13-21, serving over 7,200 adoptees from 42 states and five countries through 100% adoptee-organized, adoptee-led annual events.
• Donation Portal Online charitable donation platform supporting various CCAI programs including general charitable services, orphan sponsorship, one-on-one education, LOCC operations, Ukraine relief, host-to-adopt programs, and The Park Community Center.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 13,310 children united with forever families
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• La Casa de la Madre y el Niño (Colombia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCAI partners with La Casa de la Madre y el Niño, one of the largest child welfare institutions in Colombia, to identify children eligible for the Made to Shine Hosting Program and Colombian adoption. The institution helps identify children aged 10+ eligible for international adoption and host-to-adopt pathways. CCAI also visited the La Casa Support Center for Pregnant Teenage Girls during a May 2022 visit to Bogota, providing donations for duvet covers.
• Project One-Forty-ThreecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCCAI partners with Project One-Forty-Three (P143) to facilitate the Colombia hosting program. P143 identifies and prepares host children, handles hosting logistics, and helps match children with potential adoptive families. CCAI redirects interested families to P143's registration and profile access system ([email protected]).
• Frontier HorizonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCAI partners with Frontier Horizon to support Camp Dreamland in Ukraine, a program providing life-changing experiences for orphaned and vulnerable children in war-affected areas. CCAI sponsors children to attend camp ($596 per child covers transportation, meals, lodging, activities, and trauma-informed counseling). The partnership provides winter and summer camp opportunities for Ukrainian orphans.
• FANA (Fundación Antonio Valencia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCAI works with FANA (Fundación Antonio Valencia) in Colombia for placement and care of children awaiting adoption. Families such as the Suttons received support from FANA's team of social workers and staff during their in-country stay. FANA provides daily activities, appointments, and care for children during the adoption process.
• Project One-Forty-ThreecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCCAI also partners with Project One-Forty-Three for Colombia hosting programs. Host families receive chaperones from Colombia who are social workers, psychologists, directors, and/or government officials. Chaperones have power of attorney for children, ensure safe visits, and write reports to help facilitate future adoptions.
• IAAME (Intercountry Adoption Authority of the United States)coreOthersCCAI is Hague Accredited through IAAME, which provides monitoring and oversight of intercountry adoption services. CCAI displays the IAAME Certificate of Accreditation. IAAME charges a $500 Monitoring & Oversight Fee per family.
• NCFA (National Council for Adoption)minorOthersCCAI is a member of the National Council for Adoption (NCFA). NCFA offers a Medical Special Needs Video Series as a resource for families considering adoption of children with medical or functional needs.
• Love Without BoundariesminorOthersReferenced as a comprehensive resource for families considering adopting a child with medical/functional needs. Love Without Boundaries has an informative guide for adoption of children with special needs.
• Alista (Bulgaria)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCAI's Bulgarian partner agency Alista has been instrumental in helping Blake and Bradley access consistent rehabilitation therapy, medical evaluations, and a specialized wheelchair. Alista has helped coordinate care for CCAI's Bulgarian waiting children with medical needs.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• America World Adoption Association: Faith-based Hague-accredited international adoption agency serving multiple country programs. Comparable scope of services and target family profile.
• Children's House International: Hague-accredited international adoption agency with country programs in Eastern Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Directly comparable in service structure and target demographic.
• Holt International Children's Services: One of the largest U.S. international adoption agencies, also Hague-accredited and operating in multiple country programs including China and Colombia. Directly comparable in service breadth, country coverage, and post-adoption programming.
• Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children: Nonprofit adoption agency offering domestic and international adoption, home study, and lifelong post-adoption support. Highly comparable given shared nonprofit, full-lifecycle structure.
• Children's Home Society of Minnesota: Nonprofit offering international and domestic adoption, home study, and post-adoption services. Comparable in nonprofit structure and full-service lifecycle delivery.
• Wide Horizons for Children: Hague-accredited international adoption agency operating programs in multiple countries with home study and post-adplacement services. Directly comparable in service delivery model.
• WACAP (World Association for Children and Parents): Nonprofit Hague-accredited international adoption agency with country programs across multiple regions. Comparable in accreditation, scale, and nonprofit funding model.
• Lifeline Children's Services: Faith-based Hague-accredited international adoption agency offering country programs, home studies, and post-adoption services. Comparable in program structure and target family demographic.
• Gladney Center for Adoption: Long-established U.S. adoption agency with both domestic and international programs plus post-adoption support. Comparable in lifecycle service model and accredited status.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: Large national nonprofit network offering adoption and pregnancy counseling services through diocesan affiliates. Comparable in mission and family services but operates at much broader social services scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CCAI_Family
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCKTWIz2W3_mXhb-qrLsN7Tg
• Facebookfacebook.com/CCAIfamily
• Instagraminstagram.com/ccai_family
• Pinterestpinterest.com/ccaiadoption
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ccai-adoption

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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