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Dear Adoptive Applicant,

Your adoption journey is about what's right for you.

Through this journey we promise to:

• listen to your needs
• respect and trust your choices
• do what’s important to you.

Our Services Include

Application interview

Homestudy

• Documents your motivation for wanting to adopt, life experiences, marriage or relationship, ability to support a family, your health and support system
• Includes physical exam, financial statement, verification of employment, verification of relationship status, criminal background check, fingerprinting, safety audit of the home and three written reference checks

Education & Training

• 12 hours of education & training that includes: education on the adoption process, child development, attachment and separation, dealing with behavioral challenges, cultural issues, caring for children who have been sexually abused and adoption related issues.

Placement

Pre and post finalization services

Pre and post counseling and support groups

My Adoption Plan and Process

My Homestudy Process

In order to adopt in the State of Ohio, the adopting person or couple must have an approved Homestudy. The Homestudy must be completed by a licensed agency in the state of residence of the person or couple.

The first step in the Homestudy process is an interview with a licensed staff member. After your interview and the initial paperwork are complete, you will begin the actual Homestudy.

In Ohio, the Homestudy process is divided into three parts:

Gathering of documentation.

Includes documenting your motivation for wanting to adopt, life experiences, marriage or relationship, ability to support a family, your health and support system. Also your physical exam, financial statement, verification of employment, verification of relationship status, criminal background check, fingerprinting, safety audit of the home and three written reference documents will be gathered.

Twelve (12) hours of education & training.

Includes education on the adoption process, child development, attachment and separation, dealing with behavioral challenges, cultural issues, caring for children who have been sexually abused and adoption related issues.

Assessor interviews and counseling.

When this process is complete, the Homestudy will be approved. Under Ohio law, the approval remains in effect for a period of 2 years. Thereafter, the Homestudy must be updated through a renewal of the documentation and one assessor interview. The Homestudy may be updated twice (for a total period of 6 years). Thereafter, a new Homestudy must be completed.

Provider Services

Training and education on adoption and helping a woman make the right choice for herself.