Open Your Heart and Home to a Waiting Child
Right now, children of all ages are waiting for families like yours— Individuals ready to offer a child unconditional love, unwavering commitment, and a sense of belonging. Our children have experienced trauma and present with unique strengths and challenges. What they need most is a parent who will walk beside them through the good, the bad, and even the ugly. With your compassion and dedication, you could make this a reality.
Becoming an adoptive parent means making a lifelong commitment to provide a child with a permanent, loving family, and you don’t have to do it alone.
We offer resources, training, and support every step of the way. Whether you’re single, married, LGBTQ+, or from any background, you have the power to provide the one thing every child deserves: a safe, loving, secure family.
“Hearing my 18 year old say this is the first time in her life that she has felt like part of a family brings me so much joy.”
– Mandy, ABCFOC parent
Why Adopt?
- Provide a loving, safe, and stable family for a child.
- Help a child heal, thrive, and experience belonging.
- Build meaningful, lifelong bonds with a waiting child.
- Become part of a supportive community of adoptive families.
Who Can Adopt?
- People from all walks of life: singles, couples, LGBTQ+ families, and more.
- Individuals ready to provide care, patience, and unconditional love.
- Families open to embrace a child’s unique background, story, and strengths.
- Adults over the age of 21 who meet the basic requirements of stability and capacity to care for a child.
What We Offer:
- The opportunity to become a child’s permanent family.
- Comprehensive training and resources to prepare you for success.
- Ongoing support from experienced professionals and adoption networks.
- Assistance supporting your child’s need for information about their biological family and ongoing connection.
Adoption Process Step-by-Step
1
Attend Info Session
or schedule time
2
Submit your Interest Form
3
Attend Parent Preparation Classes
4
Assessment Process
5
Determination
Take the First Step
Resource Parent Preparation Classes are held quarterly.
Please give us a call to ask about the upcoming dates.
Interested in becoming an adoptive parent, foster parent, or respite provider?
- Join our Virtual Information Night!
- First Tuesday of every month
The journey to adoption starts with a conversation. Together, we can ensure every waiting child finds an adoptive family.
You don’t have to be perfect to be the right parent for a child.
FAMILY COURT ADOPTION & PERMANENT GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES
If you are interested in pursuing Adoption or Permanent Guardianship of a child not involved with the Division of Family Services, such as a stepchild or relative, a social report completed by a licensed agency like A Better Chance for Our Children is required by Family Court.