Adoptions of Indiana | Indiana Adoptions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions Why choose Adoptions of Indiana?

The staff at ADOPTIONS OF INDIANA works to provide the highest quality of adoption services to our clients. We are professionally qualified, personally connected, and treat clients with respect and compassion. We are available to provide support services throughout the adoptive lifecycle. Our services include a level of adoption education that is rarely available anywhere else.

What is a Home Study?

An adoptive home study is a written document that provides a comprehensive picture of the prospective adoptive parents and their ability to meet the needs of an adopted child. It is required by state law for all families planning to adopt. [ For more information ]

How long does it take?

An adoptive home study is usually completed within 6-8 weeks. This timeframe depends on many factors that are within the client’s control. A home study may be expedited in order to provide security and stability to a waiting child.

What are the costs involved?

Overall costs are similar when considering domestic or international adoption. It is difficult to accurately quantify costs; however we can provide information about types of costs involved. They may vary due to specifics of the individual adoption. Some typical costs to consider are:

Domestic Private Adoption
Medical Care for Birth Mother	May or may not have insurance or Medicaid
Adoptive Home Study/Adoptive Preparation	Varies - typically $1,500-$2,500
Post-Placement Supervision	Varies - typically $500-$1,000
Legal Fees	Varies - dependent on services provided by adoption attorney.
Court Fees	Typically less than $500
Birth Mother Specific Assistance	In Indiana, if needed, must be no more than $3,000 and approved by the Court.
International Adoption
Fees to Placing Agency	Varies - dependent on the agency
Adoptive Home Study/Adoptive Preparation	Varies - typically $1,800-$2,800
Fees to USCIS	Typically under $1,500
Travel Fees	Varies - dependent on location
Donations to Orphanage	Varies - according to location and need.
Overseas Legal Fees	Typically under $1,500
Post-Placement/Adoption Supervision	Varies - typically $1,000-$2,500

Why do women make adoption plans for their children?

Women who consider adoption plans love their children. They feel very strongly that it is their responsibility to provide for them. They recognize that at this particular time in their lives they are not able to provide all that they believe their child needs and deserves. They search for an adoptive family to provide what they cannot provide for their child. Women who make adoption plans focus on their child’s needs, before their own desires. These women are looking out for their child—a true act of sacrificial love.

Do you provide services to expectant parents?

Yes, we provide services for expectant parents. ADOPTIONS OF INDIANA provides individual, couples, group, and family counseling to women and men considering an adoption plan. It is our mission to provide expectant parents with a comfortable, safe place to talk about the adoption process and to gather useful information, support, and guidance through various pre-placement and post-placement services and programs, which are available to expectant parents at no cost. [ For more information ]