Adoption Makes Family
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Contact Information
10635 York Road
Cockeysville, MD 21030
United States
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Cockeysville, MD 21030
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 |
The journey of adoption may seem daunting and surreal. However, rest assured. You are not alone. Our primary goal is to help you through the process, making it more manageable and a reality.
Prospective adoptive parents can expect our dedicated professionals to guide them through the process of exploring adoption, fulfilling the requirements necessary for adoption, and beginning their adoption search. Our experienced staff will help you every step of the way.
We understand that many couples cannot conceive a child for medical or other reasons. We also appreciate there are single individuals who are exploring adoption services. Each social worker is highly trained and experienced in assisting prospective adoptive parents, providing counseling, adoption education, and placement services. We are prepared to meet your adoption needs in a personal, compassionate, and professional manner.
Services and information
- Adoption
Requirements to become a foster parent
Understanding the licensing requirements is the first step, as they vary by state. In Maryland, potential foster parents must meet the following criteria:
- 21 years of age or older
- Live in a safe home, either a house or an apartment
- Undergo a criminal background check and fingerprinting
- Remain financially stable
- Able to support a child financially
- Undergo a medical examination
- Attend a medical reexamination every two years
- Provide three references
- Attend necessary parent training/education courses
- A minimum of two home visits by an approval worker
- Child support clearance
- No use of physical punishment allowed
- Receive a fire inspection and health clearance from local departments
The foster care agency you work with will help you to meet these qualifications. They answer your questions, provide parent education training, conduct home visits, and more. As such, they'll be your first point of contact as you prepare for your first placement.
Remember that it will take time to go through the approval process. The home study takes the longest, consisting of lots of paperwork, interviews, inspections, etc. However, you'll be a licensed foster parent in Maryland when it's over.
Ratings and Reviews
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Feb 01, 2018
Thanks to Adoption Makes Family my dreams to be a mother have come true. Dean made the process as easy as it could be. He truly cares about the birth mothers and the adoptive families he works with.
Feb 01, 2018
Adoption is not for the faint-of-heart but if you hang in there you could be blessed with a darling baby! The staff at Adoption Makes Family are top-notch and extremely professional. Dean (the founder and social worker) is very up front. He told us exactly what we needed to know and what to be prepared for as we made our way through the adoption process. The staff made the process less daunting and patiently answered my 100,000 questions! Dean facilitated the adoption waters and at the end we were blessed with our precious boy. I highly recommend Adoption Makes Family!
Jan 31, 2018
This adoption agency has done great things for our family! We cannot say enough good things!
Jan 31, 2018
AMF has done so much to support me and my family through the adoption process. The Director of the Agency is a very caring person and is always willing to help out!
Jan 31, 2018
It was a great experience!