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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Jan 10, 2016
We talked to dozens of agencies before deciding to use AMF and it was a "no brainer"! The level of communication and knowledge made everything easy in an otherwise confusing process. We don't know how we would've made it through everything without them!!
Jan 10, 2016
Adoption Makes Family was for sure the best agency to care for us and guide us through this experience. The staff was there through every step of the process. Our dreams became a reality thanks to Adoption Makes Family!