Each Thursday we present a young person who is part of the foster care system and is looking for a permanent home. We’ve highlighted several children who would love to be adopted by the family or single person who could love them. Adoption equals possibilities and we want their hopes and dreams to become possible.
See the profiles of some our children here and here and here and here and here and here
About becoming a foster parent:
A foster parent is:
- Anyone who is at least 21;
- Single, married, gay or straight;
- Financially stable – able to demonstrate that you can cover your expenses;
- Able to pass local, state and federal background checks and complete all of the required training classes and paperwork
- A homeowner or renter – you just need to have space in your home and in your heart for these children.
Want to become an adoptive parent?
Ways to Adopt
There are several ways to adopt – internationally, through a private agency or through a public agency like Hamilton County Job & Family Services (HCJFS). The children available for adoption through HCJFS are currently in foster care, living in foster homes, group homes or treatment facilities.
Who Can Adopt
Families of all different kinds and sizes can adopt. Parents can be married, single, gay, straight, stay-at-home, wealthy or not. You can own your own home or rent – you just must have adequate space for a child and enough income to meet your basic needs. You must pass a background check and be in adequate physical and mental condition.
Good adoptive parents are stable, dependable and flexible adults willing to advocate for their children and provide not just love, but commitment. You simply must want to provide a stable home and family for a child in need. You can find more information here
