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 Adoption
A
Caring Connection
assists in building families through
domestic and international adoptions.
Services provided include
adoption preparation, home study, placement services, and
post-placement supervision.
Domestic
Adoption
The adoption process begins with adoption education
and a home study -- an assessment designed to prepare families for
adoption, as well as to ensure that a safe and stable environment is
provided for the adoptive child.
Placement activities
include coordinating information between the adoptive family and
birth (biological) family, and working with attorneys and the court
system to assure the adoption complies with federal and state
laws. A Caring
Connection
utilizes specialized attorneys in the field of
adoption to assure that the rights and responsibilities of all
parties are honored.
Post-placement supervision includes
on-going educational and support services to the adoptive
family.
When an adoption plan is chosen, the birth parent(s)
may help select the adoptive family for the child and may select
an "open" or "closed" adoption.
Fees for domestic adoption placements
are on a sliding scale based upon the income of the adoptive
couple.
International Adoption
A Caring
Connection collaborates with leading
international adoption agencies to be a resource for couples
interested in international adoption. Infants and children
available for adoption originate from many countries, including
China, Russia, Brazil and India.
As one of the state's long-standing providers
of adoption services, A Caring
Connection
provides integral services related to domestic and international
adoptions.
These services include:
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adoption education and preparation
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comprehensive home studies
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post-placement services
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ongoing support for adoptive
families
Adoption Home Studies
A Caring
Connection
conducts comprehensive home studies, required for families
desiring a child through domestic and international
adoptions.
The home study is one
of the first steps of the adoption process. This assessment is
designed to prepare families for adoption as well as to ensure that
a safe and stable environment is provided for the adoptive
child. Professional staff members from A Caring
Connection
conduct the home study and
fees are associated with this process.
An adoption home study
includes the following:
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home visits
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personal
interviews
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autobiographical
information
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background checks including
checks for child abuse and criminal records
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personal
references
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current and past health
information
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income
information
A Caring Connection
staff members are available to answer questions and guide
prospective parents through this process. It is common for families
to feel stress and anxiety leading up to the home
study. However, with accurate information, families can
approach this pre-adoptive process with confidence and the joy that
is part of welcoming a new child into the
family.
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