Foster Care Adoption

You do not have to be a foster parent to adopt from the foster system.  All adoptions are free except for a few incidentals such as physicals.  The children are generally accompanied by a monthly stipend and retain their medical card.  Services remain available until the child becomes an adult.

The following links relate to Foster Care and Adoption:
General Foster Care and Adoption Guidelines
Answers to commonly asked questions
Ohio Adoption Guide Handbook

Private Adoption/ Special Needs

www.specialangelsadoption.org - This is not an adoption agency and their services are free.
www.spence-chapin.org - 
They help place domestic or international special needs children.
www.chask.org - Christian Homes And Special Kids
www.adoptionnetwork.com - 
They assist with adoption placements of special need infants.

Self Directed Adoption

Self directed adoptions are more risky, but they also offer a ministry opportunity.  Prospective adoptive parents can send out their information, so pregnant mothers can review and select an adoptive family.  The following links provide information and a registry for this type of adoption.

www.adoptions.com


International Adoption

Information regarding International Adoptions can be found at the U.S. Department of States Inter Country Adoption website.

www.wacap.org - WACAP (World Association for Children and Parents) is one of the largest and most experienced international nonprofit adoption and child assistance agencies in the United States.
 

Foster Care Adoption

You do not have to be a foster parent to adopt from the foster system.  All adoptions are free except for a few incidentals such as physicals.  The children are generally accompanied by a monthly stipend and retain their medical card.  Services remain available until the child becomes an adult.

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