On May 24, Open Arms Adoptions officially moved into their new space in Kent.
Due to unprecedented growth over the past year, Open Arms Adoptions has found it necessary to hire more staff and social workers and we outgrew our other office.
We are excited to move into downtown Kent and think clients will find the location convenient.
Open Arms Adoptions recently welcomed Doreen, a social worker and certified adoption assessor. Doreen has worked in a variety of social service settings for almost 30 years now. We also welcomed Athena, our new licensing and training coordinator, and Jennifer K., is our new contract specialist. Tina is our new development specialist. You can learn more about our staff here.
Open Arms Adoptions currently employs eleven social workers, six support staff, and a temporary assistant.
Jackie Smigel, founder and Executive Director cannot believe how much the agency has grown since she started it in 2015.
The first step is reaching out to a licensed adoption agency. Local children’s services agencies are a great place to start if you’re looking to provide temporary foster care. If your goal is to adopt, however, a private agency is often a better option for you. From there, you’ll attend an orientation, start your training, and begin the home study process.
The timeline for adoption varies by type, agency, and preferences. Domestic infant adoption can take up to a few years. Staying flexible and keeping your profile updated can help.
Yes, you can. A lot of families adopt siblings of varying ages. Some even thrive on that range. If your home is ready for it, you can welcome a toddler and a teenager to your family. So long as you can provide and cater to their various needs.
Open Arms Adoptions is 501(c)3 non-profit agency licensed by the State of Ohio.