Adoptions of Indiana
Adoptions of Indiana seeks to identify and meet the needs of adoptees and birth and adoptive families through compassionate and comprehensive adoption services.
Adoptions of Indiana is a full-service adoption agency. We provide services such as adoptive preparation/home studies, adoptive education, matching, placement, post-placement supervision, ongoing adoption education and support to adoptive families, adoption options counseling to expectant parents, pre and post-placement counseling and support services to birth families, search and reconnection services to adult adoptees, and community adoption education.
Services and information
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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
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May 25, 2023
We graciously enjoyed the support and the genuine care and concern showed towards our family. They got to know us as individuals and really treated us with the utmost respect and we couldn’t have done this without everyone from Adoptions if Indiana. They really wrapped us up in their arms and guided us through a really emotional and what could have been a tricky process and we couldn't be more thankful to their whole team!
May 25, 2023
Allison was such a gift to our family during the home study process. Now that we have come full circle through everything, we couldnt be more grateful for her guidance, professionalism and the genuine care she exhibited for us. Thank you!
May 16, 2023
Friendly people and excellent customer service.
May 15, 2023
We worked with Allison at Adoptions of Indiana to do our home study. She was beyond friendly and professional. Getting that close and personal can be a scary thing, baring every little thing about yourself and your relationship. But Allison made us feel very comfortable! We would recommend Adoptions of Indiana to anyone and everyone.
Oct 13, 2022
We were asked to adopt a child 12 weeks prior to due date and Adoptions of Indiana made it all happen in PLENTY of time. So professional and compassionate and wonderful to work with. I cannot say enough good things!!!