What Does Adoption Mean to YOU?

So excited to announce that we’ve schedule our first Meet-up!

After years of working in adoption, one thing that all of us have noticed is how many people’s lives have been touched by adoption. Wherever we go, as soon as someone hears “adoption,” they have a story. Maybe they were adopted. Or their brother was adopted. Or their mother-in-law grew up in foster care. Or they want to adopt a baby. Or they used to be foster parents. Or they placed a baby for adoption. Or they need to make an adoption plan for their child.

Whatever the case, although we still don’t do enough TALKING about adoption, it seems that more of us than not have either been touched by adoption or have thought about adopting.

This is your chance to learn what you don’t know. Teach us what you do know. Get support for wherever you are in your journey.

Our first meeting will be on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 from 10:30-11:30 AM

Fred Fuller Park–“Old Jail”–497 Middlebury Rd; Kent OH 44240

Check it out on Meetup. https://www.meetup.com/4d65c714-446f-49b5-9e05-b1ff9f59d3e4/events/230488729/

How to Prepare Your Home for an Older Child Adoption in Ohio

Ohio homestudy rules require that each child have their own bed. However, having their own room isn’t necessary. What’s most important is that you do your best to meet the needs of each individual child. Many children coming from foster care are very used to sharing a bedroom. For these kiddos, being alone in a new room and new house may be overwhelming or frightening. Other kiddos need more privacy, although that can also be achieved in a shared bedroom with some creativity.

What Support Is Available After Foster Care Adoption in Ohio?

Start by talking to a PCSA or your adoption worker. You must negotiate subsidy agreements prior to finalization, so don’t wait.

Common Questions Families Ask About Foster Care Adoption

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.