Adoption Circle
Contact Information
400 South Fifth St
Suite 304
Columbus, OH 43215
United States
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Suite 304
Columbus, OH 43215
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 |
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Adoption Circle a state-licensed, non-profit adoption agency, welcomes the opportunity to share our Agency and its services with you. The Agency was founded on the philosophy that children deserve the best we can give. Our circle is a symbol of the continuum and lifelong relationship between adoptive families, birth families, children, and adoption professionals.
Adoption Circle is committed to providing the finest adoption services in each adoption plan. We maintain a staff of highly trained, state-certified adoption assessors who are available to provide adoption assessments and counseling throughout Ohio. In addition, the Agency can facilitate interstate placements in compliance with the Interstate Compact regulations and perform home studies for international adoptions.
Services and information
- Adoption
Requirements to become a foster parent
After deciding to foster, make sure your household members are on board with what will be a life-changing decision to foster. Then, educate yourself about Ohio's requirements for foster parents. Applicants who want to foster or adopt in Ohio must:
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Live in a safe and stable home
- Meet home safety requirements
- Clear a background check with fingerprinting
- Provide at least three character references
- Provide ample space for a foster child in their house or apartment
- Attend foster parent orientation
- Take part in required hours of foster parent training
- Maintain financially stability
- Prove good health
- Complete the Home Study process
To apply or ensure you meet the prerequisites, there are two primary Ohio state resources. Contact the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) or a local Public Children's Service Agency (PCSAs).
If you are ready to learn more, contact a local child-placing agency to schedule foster parent information orientation. At orientation, aspiring foster parents learn more about foster parenting responsibilities, navigating the foster system, and the foster application process. If you have questions, orientation is an excellent opportunity to ask questions and meet other potential foster families.
Administrative paperwork can take some time to complete, but having everything prepared will ensure it goes smoothly. It will help the process move along if you gather financial documents ahead of time. These include tax filings and paystubs, which you will need to show as proof of financial stability.
Foster parents in Ohio must also attend 24 hours of pre-service foster parent training. This training teaches foster families about the trauma experienced by all foster children. It also covers how to provide general and specialized care to foster children.
Ratings and Reviews
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Aug 10, 2017
Adoption Circle has a special place in our family's heart! They facilitated three adoptions in 3 1/2 years for our family and we couldn't thank them enough! They were professional every step of the way and were available anytime we needed them. Our social worker and the rest of the staff are like family to us. Our children still enjoy visiting the staff at the office and at the agency's annual picnic. Adoption Circle is the most amazing place! Our family is forever grateful to them!
Jul 27, 2017
Offers personalized Service Always!!
Apr 11, 2017
They are safe honest and trustworthy
Dec 31, 2016
We would not have the family we do if it wasn't for the kind, caring, professional staff at Adoption Circle. They know what they are doing, they care about each circumstance, and they leave no stone unturned. They look at every angle and ensure the safest possible creation of a family and support both sides, adoptive and biologic. The staff create a wonderful team that help adoptive families become home. They support biological moms who need the additional support.
Dec 22, 2016
Very efficient and professional agency... Our social worker was amazing, as was the rest of the staff. We are a non-traditional family and we were treated like everyone else. Our birthmother was also treated well which was important to us. Highly recommend--in fact two of our friends have started their family through AC.