KidsFirst Adoption Services, LLC
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Contact Information
9135 North Meridian Street
Suite B-4
Indianapolis, IN 46260
United States
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Suite B-4
Indianapolis, IN 46260
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Adoption is a loving, selfless decision. If you are considering making an adoption plan for your baby, we want you to know that we are here for you, every step of the way.Do you need to put your child up for adoption?
If you need to know how to put your unborn baby up for adoption or older child, we can help you make an adoption plan:
We will come and meet you where you are at, with dignity, respect, and confidentiality.
We can provide emotional and financial support; housing, utilities, food, transportation, medical needs, counseling and legal support.
We are a local family organization with more than 23 years of experience helping children find families, having placed 800+ children. Reach out today for a free adoption consultation.
We have helped match families with waiting children since 1998. We offer full support for those considering adoption, and we will help you navigate every step of the adoption process, Adoption matching,Adoption plan creation,Types of adoptions and Completing your Home Study.
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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Feb 12, 2020
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Dec 01, 2018
I got my home study done in sept/oct Kim was amazing she made you feel comfortable not so nervous This was my first one ever done and it went very smooth and easy She is very prompt at returning calls or emails I would and already have recommend this company to some people wanting to adopt
Apr 11, 2018
KidsFirst was amazing when we adopted our son and daughter from Kazakhstan. The staff was compassion, knowledgeable, caring, and we were always well informed of next steps, requirements, possible hiccups and regulations. We live in Virginia, and even with the distance separating us, no detail was unturned. We were incredibly well represented by KidsFirst.
They are deeply committed to enriching the lives of orphans AND families. I cannot say enough about Inna and her team as they work tirelessly to match children and families. I would recommend KidsFirst Adoption Services without hesitation. Our lives have been richly blessed!
Mar 28, 2018
I cannot say enough positive things about my experience working with Inna Pecar and the team at Kids First. My son, who is 7-1/2 has brought me the greatest joy of my life. He was adopted from Tver, Russia in 2011. It was a tremendously difficult and stressful process but was made much better because of the kindness and care that KF showed our family. We were so blessed to get home before Russian adoptions were halted in 2012. I will always be grateful to our social workers, Inna and Steve Pecar, and our coordinator in Russia. They helped us become a family.
Mar 27, 2018
We live in a different state and are so thankful to have found KidsFirst. We were worried about that at first, but the care and professionalism of everyone there quickly put us at ease. We are forever grateful for KidsFirst!