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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Mar 19, 2018
KidsFirst was very easy to work with and provided us support when our son was placed with us. They worked with our other adoption agency, interstate compact documentation (3 days!), and were supportive for the months following. I would recommend them!
Mar 19, 2018
My husband and I adopted our daughter in 2000 through Kidsfirst Adoption agency and have maintained a very close relationship with the founders of Kidsfirst, Steve and Inna Pecar. From the moment we first met them in 1999, they continually demonstrated that they had our best interest as their highest priority. As more families adopted through Kidsfirst we witnessed this same concern again and again.
The relationship with Kidsfirst did not end when the adoption was complete. Kidsfirst continued their commitment to families by hosting annual reunions, holiday parties, held group meetings on subjects of interest to adoptive parents and hosted visits by psychologists known for their adoption issues expertise.
I whole-heartedly recommend Kidsfirst Adoption Services in Indianapolis to anyone considering adoption.
Mar 19, 2018
Inna and her staff work very hard for both the birth mother and adoptive family. They truly want what is best for both.
Mar 19, 2018
Inna and her team at kids first facilitated both my adoption from Russia and my domestic adoption. Inna and her staff were always there for any questions, to give advice or to provide emotional support in the middle of the night. They were completely honest about the process and informed us about all the good, the bad and the ugly, so we were never surprised or unprepared. In the end we have 2 beautiful daughters and are blessed to be part of the Kids First family.