How to Become an Adoptive Family

 Process begins with a free home study

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Adoption: A lifetime commitment, a lifetime of rewards

Families who wish to adopt must complete a free home study assessment with Clark County Family & Children Services.  The home study includes education and self-evaluation to help families prepare to adopt a child who needs a loving home. 

The home study includes, but is not limited to:
• 36 hours of  training
• Background checks and references
• Fingerprinting
• Fire inspection

Adoptive parents must be at least 18 years old with a stable income and may be:
• Single, married, divorced or widowed
• Homeowners or renters
• With or without children


Adoptive Families:

 Love and understand children and want to make a lifetime commitment to parenting a child in need. 

Want to share their time and families and give a child a place to call home. 

Are flexible and responsive, understanding that there may be challenging times—and that the rewards last a lifetime. 


To learn more about becoming an adoptive family, please call our inquiry line at (937) 327-1749 or fill out our online Foster/Care Adoption Inquiry form.

 

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