Gifts of Grace Adoption Support Center
Contact Information
656 N. 36th Street
Lafayette, IN 47905
United States
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Lafayette, IN 47905
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 |
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We saw a need during our adoption journey.
Through their experience as foster and adoptive parents, as well as Carlee’s work in the social service field, Femi and Carlee Dawodu (our co-founders) saw first-hand the need for loving adoptive homes for children and quality adoption services for women who bravely choose life and adoption for their children.
We mean it when we say that we’re here for expecting moms during and after their pregnancies. We’ll walk them through their options, listen without judgment, provide transportation to doctor’s appointments, and even help them find a job.
Our team also helps adoptive families physically, financially, and emotionally prepare to adopt a child. This is a joyful yet challenging process, so we provide services and resources to guide families as they get ready to welcome a child into their home.
Gifts of Grace is a full-service adoption agency that provides adoption planning for expecting moms and adoptive families.
Services and information
- Adoption
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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Jun 13, 2023
Super great service to our community! They were kind enough to explain their ministry to our 5-6th grade VBS class, which was great.
Feb 26, 2021
Gifts of Grace is an amazing family oriented Adoption Agency. They assisted us with our homestudy and postplacement. While they are a small business they do they're best to get to know you and how they can best support your adoption journey.
They provide support and networking. I would highly recommend them for your adoption journey.
Mar 05, 2020
Gifts of Grace completed two Initial Home Study's for us, as well as a renew when our second one expired after one year. They were quick to respond to emails and helped answer our questions when they arose. The staff are patient and kind individuals, who love what they do. God Bless Your Journey!
Mar 04, 2020
Great place, great service, great people who care. From start to finish and beyond, Gifts of Grace provides classes, counseling, and celebrations for families who adopt and more.
Mar 03, 2020
We are currently working with Gifts of Grace for our adoption, and they are a wonderful staff. They are always up to date with making sure that our information is updated. My husband and me actually had the opportunity to meet the staff last summer for the Adoptive Family Picnic and we felt very welcomed when we first arrived. These are compassionate people and they care about the waiting families.