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Adoptions of Kentucky
401 West Main St. - Suite 1708 Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 585-3005 - office (502) 585-5369 - fax |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsCan anyone adopt?Generally, yes. The Kentucky regulations restrict adoption to those above the age of 18, with no criminal convictions, no necessity to rely on welfare funds, and an ability to discipline a child with means other than physical forceDoes it cost to adopt?Yes. Each adoption is different. Each private agency will have a fee for use of their services. Each birth parent may need different amounts of personal financial assistance. All money paid on behalf of an adoption are revealed to the court at both the termination stage and the final adoption.Does Adoptions of Kentucky have any extra requirements?The only requirements we have are that all documents be fully provided to the agency, that there be no background problems, that the home study be successfully completed including the preparation of an adoptive parent profile, that the adoptive parent(s) attend at least three support group meetings and that a birth parent actually select the parents for the child, from the agency’s approved families.Why do I have to go to support group meetings if I already know I want to adopt?Adoptive parent(s) will find help and encouragement there from not only the adoption coordinator facilitating the meeting, but from other prospective adoptive parents who are in various stages of the process. The added support is invaluable during the emotionally charged process of adoption.Does Adoptions of Kentucky place only infants?No. We place all children whose birth parent wishes to place them. It is the choice of the adoptive parent(s) as to whether they wish to accept an older child. Most of the children placed by this agency are placed directly from the hospital at birth.What if the birth parents change their mind?Any birth parent can change his/her mind at any time in the process until the legal rights are terminated in court. There would rarely be legal recourse against a birth parent unless there was an issue of fraud. The adoption coordinator will assist in clarifying and addressing birth parent and adoptive parents’ concerns.Have I lost all my money if the birth parents experience a change of heart?Hopefully not. Whatever money has been provided to the birth parent for personal expenses, counseling, the baby, and medical expenses is gone, spent and not recoverable. The agency fee, however, will be substantially reduced.Are there any sources of funding for adoption available?Yes. Certain banks offer lower borrowing rates for adoption. There are reimbursements from a number of Kentucky employers of varying amounts and there are several organizations, including churches, which offer “gifts” for adoption expenses.What if I change my mind about adopting?The adoptive parent(s) are never forced to adopt the child from the birth parent with whom they work. If the child is not pleasing to the adoptive parent(s) for some reason, they may withdraw their interest. The adoptive parent(s) will lose money. The baby will undoubtedly be placed for adoption with some other family.What should I consider before entering an adoption situation?Consider whether you really want to parent a child or really want to pro-create. Adoption is about parenting a child. This child may not be like you in any number of ways, which might turn out to matter to you.Consider whether you are h3 enough to take disappointment should the birth parent with whom you are matched change his/her mind and decide to parent the child. Can you persevere and enter another situation? Consider your financial options and source of funding. Sometimes babies arrive quickly after beginning the process. You don’t want to turn a situation down because you don’t have the finances resolved. Consider whether you really have the time to go through this process. You will spend about six to eight hours with agency personnel, and you will attend at least three support group meetings which are one and one-half hours in length. You may need to travel to meet the birth parent(s), and you would do this more than one time. You may need to take days off work to be with the birth parent during the birth process and the hospital experience. |
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