Adoptions of Indiana
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Contact Information
1980 East 116th Street
Suite 325
Carmel, IN 46032
United States
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Suite 325
Carmel, IN 46032
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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
- Adoption
- Other
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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Jan 03, 2022
The process with adoptions of Indiana was smooth and painless. We have so much gratitude for them and amber, our case worker in the role they played to bring our family together.
Aug 04, 2020
We wholeheartedly recommend Adoptions of Indiana! We were first impressed with the amount of information that was available on their website - it was easier to get answers to some of our questions there. Then, after we had our first meeting with Amy, we knew AOI was the very best agency we could work with. They believe that adoption is about more than just signing the legal papers. From the valuable pre-adoption education we received to the obvious care and attention given not only to us, but to the birth mother and father, we have been so incredibly glad that we chose AOI. We don't have a single regret, and would recommend this agency to anyone considering adoption.
Aug 03, 2020
There are not enough words to describe the wonderful experience AOI provides; not only the adopting family but the birth family as well. They were always available for any question we had and made us feel like priority number one.
Jul 31, 2020
From beginning to end, we enjoyed our experience with Adoptions of Indiana (AOI)! They did our home study, education, placement and post-placement services. We will always be grateful for AOI!
Jan 14, 2020
We were told by our attorney to go here to adopt my 2 nephews and 1 niece. From the get go we were not impressed nor was our attorney. Everything seems to be about money and nothing but. These 3 kids have lived with me for the majority of their lives, the agency didn't care at all. They may be amazing at other parts of adoption, but not for what we needed