Children At Heart Adoption Services, Inc
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Contact Information
254 N. Front Street, Suite 200
Wilmington, NC 28401
United States
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Wilmington, NC 28401
United States
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Tuesday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Wednesday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Thursday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Friday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Saturday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Sunday | 9AM - 5PM |
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Children At Heart is a 501(c)(3) non-profit adoption agency, founded in 1995. We are approved in the State of NY and licensed in the State of NC to facilitate domestic adoptions for all US citizens living in any State. We also provide home study, and post-placement services for NY and NC residents. We are a small, family-run agency. I, Janice, am the Executive Director and Erica, my daughter, is the Assistant Director. We each read every email that is sent to the office, and discuss every phone call that we receive. We have frequent meetings to go over the status of all of our pending adoptions, which allows us to get to know all of our adoptive parents on a first-name basis. We are here to give adoptive families the direction and support that they need. In addition to Erica and myself, we also have a number social workers throughout NY and NC who are ready to work with families in those States who need home study visits. Our network of adoptive families are always willing to assist with any questions you might have - before, during, or after the adoption. |
Services and information
- Adoption
Requirements to become a foster parent
The state requires that foster parents get licensed through their local Department of Social Services or a licensed private agency. These sources will be your best form of support. Through them, you'll receive training and have a point of contact for emergencies.
If you ever have questions, reach out to your case manager. They're trained to assist foster families and the children in their care.
The Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina is a statewide association that recruits new parents, provides training, and offers support. You can find training and webinars online. You can also read parenting tips, find your region, and more.
The National Foster Parent Association is a non-profit that provides training and education. Caregivers can also find free online training through the NFPA.
The NC Division of Social Services (NC DSS) is the agency in charge of overseeing the state's child welfare system. NC Kids assists new foster parents with the early stages of the process. You can find children awaiting adoption and access foster care and adoption support services.
It also helps to form connections with other foster families, especially those with years of experience. You may have questions or need advice from them. It can make you feel like you have someone on your side through your journey.
Ratings and Reviews
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Sep 13, 2023
Close to two years ago, I discovered this agency. At the time, I had been going through alot mentally and was pregnant with my third child. The father was not involved, wanted no involvement, and even wanted me to abort in the beginning. Long story short, I was not in a position to care for my unborn baby. This agency was so good to me and supporting me in finding the right family for my baby. Erika and Janice worked with me. They let me choose the family also. Even to this day, the agency still keeps in contact with me to make sure I'm doing alright. I have a very close relationship with the adoptive family as well. Ladies I would highly recommend a visit or call, if you are exploring open or closed adoption.
May 20, 2023
Highly recommend Children At Heart to help you on your adoption journey! After many months of research into agencies all over the country we ultimately chose CAH because they were family owned and local to us and that proved to be the best decision we could have made. Both Janice and Erica were incredibly easy to work with, very transparent and up front about any potential challenges we could have faced but they were also incredibly supportive from the beginning. Their experience and knowledge was critical to us as we moved through the process and we can't imagine having gone through the journey without them. They were quick to respond to any and all of our questions and were with us every step of the way to include delivery day at the hospital and beyond. Their interactions with our birth mother were also just as positive and that meant a lot to us. We can honestly say that they helped make our dreams come true!
Mar 09, 2023
Anyone looking into adoption should absolutely consider Children at Heart. This family owned company is professional and truly one of a kind. Janice and Erica have a deep understanding of all aspects of adoption and are able to offer valuable insights and advice. They go out of their way to help others, listen carefully to all your needs and concerns, and offer comfort and support.
Feb 27, 2023
We are the proud new parents of a sweet baby boy thanks to this agency and we will be forever grateful that through them we were able to grow our family!!
Feb 26, 2023
When considering adoption to grow our family, we came across Children at Heart . After speaking to a few agencies, we decided to work with Erika and Janice. Since the process was new to us they took the time to answer our questions and help us every step of the way. They provided support during the wait and while at the hospital waiting for our daughter to be born. We still keep in touch and we recommend working with them.