Initial Intake Meeting

When first applying to a public adoption agency, applicants are usually required to attend an intake meeting.

Final Decision

The entire process may take a short period of time or several months, depending on a variety of factors, including worker caseload.

Formal Application

If applicants are still interested in proceeding after this meeting, they are asked to complete a formal application.

Children's Needs Considered First

When considering adoption, remember that the purpose of adoption is to find families for children, not children for families.

The Homestudy

There may be a waiting period before a social worker is able to do an applicant's homestudy.

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Join An Adoption Support Group

Because the process can be emotionally draining and filled with highs and lows, applicants are advised to join an adoption support group.