FAQs for Professionals, Families, and Youth
Navigating the journey to adoption can be complex and bring forth many questions about all stages of the process. As part of National Adoption Month 2015, the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) web section was developed for professionals, prospective adoptive families, and older youth, to help answer some common questions, and make the process of finding information a little easier. Here, you’ll find answers for questions such as:
For Professionals
Where can I find resources to help prepare families for the adoption of an older youth?
How can I help an adoptive family experiencing a crisis?
What are the best ways to support an older youth who is exploring adoption?
For Families
Who can become an adoptive parent?
How do I know that adopting an older youth is the right choice for me?
Can I adopt an older youth from a different State?
What will it cost to adopt?
For Youth
Who can become an adoptive parent?
How do I know that adopting an older youth is the right choice for me?
Can I adopt an older youth from a different State?
What will it cost to adopt?
In addition, make sure to visit our web section just for adoption professionals working with families and youth, which provides information on recruiting families for older youth, promoting their permanency, and supporting their well-being.
Your feedback is important to us. Please take the survey and give us your input. For more information on Adoption Month, contact Child Welfare Information Gateway at 1.800.394.3366 or info@childwelfare.gov.