We understand that considering adoption involves making many decisions about things you have never considered. Our Infant Orientation process allows you to learn more about the Infant Adoption process before committing to the parent training and home-study process. The orientation is a five-hour process in which prospective parents:
When the orientation is completed, the prospective adoptive parents meet with their Adoption and Family Development Specialist to decide on the best option for beginning their adoption journey.
When a family is selected by a birth parent, the Adoption Specialist will gather information on the birth parent’s background and work with the Pregnancy Planning Counselor to facilitate a first meeting. This first meeting is a time to become acquainted with each other, to discuss intentions, agree on the hospital and waiting period, and talk about the post-adoption relationship. During this time, you will work closely with the Adoption and Family Development Specialist to address specific needs and concerns.
Birth parents in this program sign voluntary surrenders. A birth father can sign a voluntary surrender prior to the birth of the child. However, the surrender can be revoked within the first 72 hours after the birth. Once a child is born, birth parents must wait 72 hours after birth before signing a voluntary surrender. It is important to note that the 72-hour period is the minimum amount of waiting time prior to signing a voluntary surrender.
The birth parent and their Pregnancy Planning Counselor will identify if and when it is best to sign the surrenders. This may involve a waiting period of longer than 72 hours. The Adoption and Family Development Specialist will be kept abreast of the situation by the Pregnancy Planning Counselor. The Adoption and Family Development Specialist will be in contact with the prospective adoptive parents as well.
Once the surrenders have been signed, the infant will be placed in the home of the adoptive parents. An Adoptive Placement Agreement will be completed between the agency and the adoptive parents identifying the post-adoption supervision time frame and requirements. Any legal risk situations will be explained, and a plan to address these may be discussed. The child must be in the home at least 6 months before the finalization process will begin. The Center for Youth & Family Solutions requires a minimum of four post-placement visits before a final report can be submitted to the courts for legal finalization.
As your adoption journey unfolds, you will be faced with new and sometimes challenging situations. Our staff believes each adoption experience is as unique as the individuals involved. Therefore, we are with you every step of the way. Your Adoption and Family Development Specialist is there when you meet the birth parent who has chosen you, when the baby is born and when decisions are being made about placement and finalization.
Our commitment to our adoptive families does not end when your adoption is finalized. Our staff continues to provide you and your family with lifelong adoptive services, such as post-adoption counseling, support groups, parent trainings, potlucks, picnics and other special events.
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