Adoption Services
No two adoption journeys look the same. Whether you’re pregnant and considering adoption, hoping to grow your family, or stepping in to give a child you already love a permanent home, The Villages provides guidance and support.
No two adoption journeys look the same. Whether you’re pregnant and considering adoption, hoping to grow your family, or stepping in to give a child you already love a permanent home, The Villages provides guidance and support.
ADOPTION for the youngest
The Villages’ Domestic Infant Adoption Program is built on the belief that a healthy adoption starts with support for the birth mother. We walk alongside expectant mothers and adoptive families, offering matching services, home study support, legal guidance, and pre- and post-adoption counseling every step of the way.
Giving a Child a Permanent Home
We’re proud to partner with Wendy’s Wonderful Kids to help children in foster care find safe, permanent families. Our team of dedicated recruiters focus especially on children who are often overlooked, including older kids, siblings, and those with special needs. We keep our caseloads small, so our staff can give each child and family individual attention.
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Sometimes the right home for a child is one they already know and love. Whether it’s a relative, a close family friend, or a stepparent, we help make that relationship legally permanent through home studies, background checks, and guidance at every step. These adoptions can offer children a lasting sense of stability, solidifying the bond they already share with the people raising them.
SUPPORT ACROSS STATE LINES
When a family works with an agency or attorney in another state to complete an adoption, we’re still able to help. Our team provides the required home study and post-placement reporting, along with the guidance and experience needed to prepare for a smooth process from start to finish.
Adoption is a big decision for any family. At The Villages, we want to make sure it’s the right one for yours by offering information and guidance to help you arrive at the best decision for you. Read below for answers to some of the most frequently asked adoption questions.
The Villages is a licensed child placing agency through the State of Indiana Department of Child Services, and offers different adoption services for multiple types of private adoptions. But we also provide support services for other forms of adoption as well, including adoption from foster care. We are committed to helping children thrive in stable, loving homes, and we accomplish this goal by offering help however we can to our families.
When most people think of adoption, they tend to think of private adoption from an agency. But within private adoption, there are several forms the process can take:
Families can also adopt from foster care. Wendy’s Wonderful Kids and Indiana Adoption Program are two Indiana programs that offer adoption from foster care.
The cost of adoption can vary widely depending on circumstances. There are also private attorney fees to consider, and those will usually depend on the type of adoption you’re pursuing. It’s a good idea to speak with your attorney, and to us as well, to determine what you can expect.
After you adopt, The Villages will continue to provide support and assistance. Whether you need help completing paperwork or preparing for a home visit, or you simply need to ask a question for guidance, we’re here to help provide you with what you need to succeed.
No matter what kind of adoption journey you’re embarking on, The Villages is here to help. Contact us to get started.