Foster Adopt???

JodyA118

We are considering adopting a 1 or 2 year old child from foster care, orphanage, etc. Does anyone know how to go about doing this? Is it even possible?

 

Thanks so much!! 

theflanigans

Contact your local Dept of Family and Children's Services. Each area is a little different but our county includes an orientation, 20hrs of training, background check, home study, and then sit and wait.

Dr.Loretta

I think we need a little more information. Is this a child you already know about, or are you interested in adopting any child in that age range? If this would be a kinship adoption, or someone you know, I'd contact a lawyer who specializes in adoption and get the ball rolling. If you want to be a foster-to-adopt parent to any child in the system, there should be a department in your state that handles this. They will be able to explain to you the process. In the most general of terms, you'd have to havce a homestudy, take some training classes, and get licensed. If you want to adopt a child who is already legally free for adoption, it's a similar process. There are specific groups/agencies out there for that route.

You may want to look at the FAQs for more information as well.

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CaptainSerious

There's a lot of great information in the FAQ's at the top of the board to get you started.

Although there are some group homes, the US does not use orphanages.  Most foster children are living in foster homes.  If you are considering adopting a child from an orphanage, does that mean that your are also considering international adoption?

The first most important thing you'll have to keep in mind when adopting a child who is in foster care or in an orphanage is that they are in that situation because they have suffered trauma in their lives.  Helping them deal with that trauma as they grow can present unique challenges and can be very difficult at times.  It's very important to understand what it can mean for your family and to learn how best to parent them as the "hurt children" they are.  Adopting an "older child" is not an easy road, but it can also be wonderful.  Just be sure you go into it with open eyes and all the possible resources at your disposal.

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