Adoption Bridges of Kentuckiana
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Contact Information
702 E Market Street
New Albany, IN 47150
United States
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New Albany, IN 47150
United States
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Adoption Bridges of Kentuckiana is a licensed, accredited, nonprofit adoption agency serving birth parents and adoptive families in Kentucky & Southern Indiana.
Since 1989, we have been providing support to expectant parents considering adoption. Focusing on your needs and the hopes and dreams you have for your child, we support you every step of the way as you develop your adoption plan. Financial assistance, legal representation, case management and housing programs are among the forms of assistance we can provide.
We offer a full range of personalized services for birth parents and adoptive families to establish compatible matches and provide support for all parties through the adoption process & beyond.
Services and information
Requirements to become a foster parent
Foster parents in Indiana have access to a variety of services and support. These services include:
Support Payments
As a foster parent, you will receive a daily payment from DCS to help cover the costs of caring for a foster child. The amount varies depending on the age and needs of the child, but payments start at $18.88/day.
Foster parents are also eligible for an initial clothing expense payment of up to $200.00 and an Annual Personal Allowance of up to $300.00 per child per year. This payment becomes available when the child has been in placement for at least eight days.
Additionally, DCS provides a Special Occasion Allowance of up to $50.00 on
child’s birthday and during the December holidays.
Medical and Dental Coverage
In Indiana, children in foster care are entitled to receive Medicaid coverage for their medical and dental needs.
However, it is the responsibility of the foster parents to schedule and attend all medical and dental appointments for the child. This means that foster parents must make sure that the child receives proper medical care and attends all necessary appointments to maintain their health and well-being.
Training and Support Groups
Foster parents have access to ongoing training and support groups to help them navigate the challenges of fostering. Support groups provide a space for foster parents to connect with others who understand the unique challenges of fostering.
Indiana Foster Care Statistics and Outcomes
Understanding the statistics and outcomes of foster care in Indiana can help you better understand the need for foster parents in the state.
As of 2021, there were over 13,000 children in foster care in Indiana. However, there are only 6,200 licensed foster parents. Most children in Indiana foster care are between ages 8 and 16. On average, they stayed an average of 14.3 months in foster care.
Sadly, children who exit foster care have a higher likelihood of experiencing homelessness, unemployment, and incarceration than their peers who did not experience foster care.
As a foster parent, you can help break this cycle. You could inspire troubled child to excel and reach their true potential.
Ratings and Reviews
Average user rating
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May 21, 2019
I am a birth mother who placed my child with her forever family through this agency. Supportive staff that actually care about who you are. I would recommend this agency for certain. Since placing my daughter I have started working with the agency to mentor other birth mothers through the process and afterwards. My adoptive family is like no other and dont think I could have found anyone better.
Apr 15, 2015
At a time when my wife and I needed it the most, ABOK delivered warm, compassionate service and helped make our family whole. In fact, we now consider the staff at ABOK part of our extended family and that's the feeling you'll have if you choose to work with this awesome organization. Even though our adoption is final, they still check in with us to see how Melah is doing and genuinely care about what's going on in our lives. We have made a vow to do whatever we can to help ABOK moving forward, so it was easy to give ABOK a 5 star review and I can honestly say, you won't want to work with any other adoption agency in the state once you meet with the incredible staff.