If you are thinking about making an adoption plan for your unborn baby, I'm sure you wondering who can adopt and parent your baby? Who are adoptive parents? How can you find the right family for your baby?
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There are many families who are unable to have a biological child due to inferility whose greatest wish is to parent a child. These families turn to adoption as a way to become parents. Adoptive parents are diverse; no two families are alike. They are:
- Childless couples, two-parent families with children, single parents
- Caucasian, African American, Asian, Hispanic, Mixed-Race, etc.
- Of various religious backgrounds
- High school or college graduates
- Middle to upper income
- Residents of rural, suburban or city communities
- Members of large or small extended families
- The list of diverse characteristics can go on and on
The type of family that is right for you and your baby is determined by you! You, the birthparent, choose the adoptive family. Family Connections, Inc. supports many families waiting to adopt - click here to see our agency's waiting families.
In New York State, all adoptive parents must meet strict qualifications to become approved adoptive parents. All adoptive parents must complete a home study investigation conducted by a qualified social worker. To be approved as adoptive parents, a family must:
- Be interviewed by a qualified social worker to determine their suitability as parents.
- Pass a home inspection to ensure their house is safe for a child.
- Have no history of child abuse, neglect or maltreatment of a child.
- Have no history of criminal activity that could endanger a child.
- Be healthy (must have a medical exam).
- Have the financial resources (income and assets) to parent a child.
- Have positive personal references.
- Provide proof of birth and marriage.
- Complete training regarding adoptive parenting.
Please know that all of Family Connections' waiting families have successfully completed a home study investigation and are approved adoptive parents. Our families are carefully investigated and trained to ensure that the child they adopt will be safe, loved, and well parented.
With so many families wishing to adopt a child, how do you choose a family that is right for you and your baby? Your first step is to contact an Adoption Agency (for example, Family Connections, Inc.). The agency will provide you with your adoption options and help you consider families waiting to adopt. You can specify the type of family you wish for your child (e.g. two-parent, with or without children, religion, education, income, community, etc). You can review information and pictures of families who have the characteristics you are looking for before you decide. You can also meet one, two, or three families face-to-face if you wish before you make your decision. How you make the choice is up to you. Remember, you choose the family that is right!
We know that adoption can be a difficult and emotional decision for you. Family Connections is here to support your decision making. Family Connections will always respect your adoption choices. For a confidential meeting with Family Connections' social workers, please contact us at 1-800-535-5556 or 607-756-6574 or renee@adoptfamilyconnections.org. We look forward to supporting you.
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