PARENTING
We are hoping to adopt.
Adoption agencies and advocacy organizations are available to educate you on the adoption process and the different avenues that your family can explore. Adoption agencies often provide legal assistance, therapy, and resources to support your family before and after adoption to ensure a successful transition for the whole family. Here are some organizations that may be helpful as you consider the next steps for your family.
National Council for Adoption
http://www.adoptioncouncil.org/
Email: ncfa@adoptioncouncil.org
Phone: (703) 299-6633
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdoptionCouncil/
The National Council for Adoption (NCFA) is a nonprofit, non-sectarian organization which helps create and support sound ethical adoption policies and services. As part of our education efforts, we work to increase public understanding of adoption and present a positive image of adoption as a loving way to build nurturing, permanent families. NCFA's mission is to meet the diverse needs of children, birth parents, adopted individuals, adoptive families, and all those touched by adoption through global advocacy, education, research, legislative action, and collaboration. Check out their website for comprehensive educational and support resources for all aspects of the adoption process, including FAQs, laws, finances, agencies, and more.
Find an Adoption Agency: http://www.adoptioncouncil.org/who-we-are/members
Bethany Christian Services
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bethanyfans/
Phone: (800) 238-4269
Contact: https://bethany.org/contact-us
Bethany Christian Services is a global nonprofit organization that brings families together and keeps families together. Strengthening families for the well-being of children is our top priority. Our services include adoption, foster care, and pregnancy counseling. If you are pregnant and considering adoption, Bethany Christian Services will provide pregnancy support and help you make an adoption plan. Bethany Christian Services can also provide financial assistance for living expenses during your pregnancy (e.g. rent when you can’t work, food, transportation, utilities, or maternity clothes) and help with medical and legal expenses if needed.
AdoptUsKids
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdoptUSKids/
In English: (888) 200-4005
En español: (877) 236-7831
In English: info@adoptuskids.org
En español: espanol@adoptuskids.org
AdoptUSKids is a national project that supports child welfare systems and connects children in foster care with families. AdoptUSKids educates families about foster care and adoption and gives child welfare professionals information and support to help them improve their services. We also maintain the nation’s only federally funded photolisting service that connects waiting children with families.
Learn more about foster parenting: https://www.adoptuskids.org/adoption-and-foster-care/overview/foster-parenting