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Yes. Persons petitioning the court to adopt a child, and all adults residing in the home, must complete three background checks: 

1. Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check
2. FBI Fingerprint Identification
3. Child Abuse and Neglect Records Check (CDHS TRAILS)  

Background checks must be conducted within 90 days prior to filing. Petitioner should attach copies of all three background checks to the petition.

A physical, mental or communication disability that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities such as caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning and working. Some examples include mobility or other motor disabilities, vision disabilities, speech and hearing disabilities and, environmental sensitivities, learning disabilities and psychological disorders. The disability makes it hard for the person to do activities that most other people can do. It also may restrict the person’s way of doing things and/or where and for how long the person can do a certain activity or function. People who have a record of such disability or are regarded as having such disability also meet the definition of "disabled" for purposes of having reasonable accommodation made.