If you are a person/family considering the adoption of older children with special needs though the public social services system (from New York or other states), you may want to consider working with a private adoption agency like Family Connections, Inc.
Many states, including New York state favor a foster care to adopt system that arguably has positive benefits for children in foster care. However not all foster parents have the goal of adoption and this results in many children becoming available for adoption in New York State and all over the United States.
All of these children have suffered abuse and neglect and many can be part of two member or larger sibling groups. Many of the children are medically fragile children. If you are a person interested in adopting a child with special needs you may find great opportunities working with an agency that can access children in other New York counties and in other states.
A volunteer or private agency like Family Connections can bring their professional networking skills their knowledge of the interstate compact on the placement of children (ICPC), and adoption matching skills to the table.
Families who chose to work with a private agency like Family Connections will benefit from the experience of an agency to provide the following adoption services:
- Conduct a home study investigation that meets the requirements of all 50 states
- Educate and train you family regarding the adoption process and the needs of children adopted from the public system
- Search for potential children throught the United States
- Advocate for you with the potential child's caseworker(s)
- Support the placement of the child into your home
- Provide post-placement supervision and support services to your family
- Assist in the finalization of the adoption of the child
- Be available for on-going support and guidance
Families who chose to work with a private agency to locate children available for adoption are very happy with the support and services they receive as they welcome these children into their family. The adoptive family feels that when they match with a child available through the foster care system they have had the opportunity and support to make sure that they are a good resource for this child. This is good for the child as it can reduce the possibility of an adoption disruption.
A private agency can support your search for available children throughout the State of New York and throughout the United States. Family Connections is located in central New York and can work with prospective adoptive families from Buffalo to New York City and from Elmira to Albany New York. An agency can open more doors for you. The key to your success in the adoption of older children is making a good match for the children and for your family. Working with a volunteer agency can increase your opportunities and improve your success.
We are all a little hesitant to promote ourselves but Family Connections is happy to promote you and help you discuss the information that will help you decide if you are a good resource for the child or sibling group. Any fees you pay are available for compensation from the non- recurring adoption expenses and the Federal tax credit and the placing agency. Make the best match for yourselves by working with a private agency for your adoption of special needs children. Increase your opportunities for success by contacting Family Connections, Inc. at 607-756-6574 or renee@adoptfamilyconnections.org. We look forward to supporting your adoption plans.
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