MLJ Adoptions International Inc.
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Contact Information
6323 S. East Street
Indianapolis, IN 46227
United States
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Indianapolis, IN 46227
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Nightlight Christian Adoptions strives to prepare, encourage and support families before, during and after adoption to best meet the needs of the children we serve. Nightlight provides ethical, compassionate and attentive adoption services to loving and committed families. Nightlight provides embryo, domestic, foster, and international adoption services from about fifteen countries.Nightlight Christian Adoptions believes that every child deserves a loving, permanent family. Millions of children around the world need a family to call their own. Adoption – domestic and international – helps meet this critical need. Since 1959, Nightlight Christian Adoptions has helped over 400 children join their forever families! We have also provided adoption services for families adopting from over twenty-five countries. As a non-profit, Hague Accredited adoption service provider our experienced staff will guide you through the legal and social process of adoption while preparing, encouraging and supporting you along the way.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Specialized / Therapeutic Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- 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 20, 2021
We were doing our home study there. Our social worker, Janna, turned us down saying we lacked parenting experience. We asked for a different social worker to review our case and were told their social workers are well trained. The supervisor, Debbie, called to tell us to withdraw and was the coldest, least empathetic person we ever talked to. Also when our official denial along with a refusal to refund any fees was sent to us, Sonja signed the email off with “enjoy your weekend.” Did I mention this is a Christian agency?
Jun 06, 2019
MLJ has made the appropriate changes within their team to remedy all the past negative experiences and continue to do so if necessary.
Jun 06, 2019
MLJ does an amazing job! They really go the extra mile for you, and their staff is so pleasant!
Jun 06, 2019
Love you Sam
Apr 11, 2018
Professional and personal. We loved how they took care of our needs quickly and in a caring manner.