Adoption Link, Inc.
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Contact Information
512 Dayton Street
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
United States
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Yellow Springs, OH 45387
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 |
Adoption Link, Inc. is a licensed adoption agency in the State of Ohio dedicated to working with birthparents from around the country and adoptive families in Ohio throughout the lifespan of the adoption. We serve adoptive parents throughout Ohio, including Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, Toledo, and Cleveland, as well as smaller towns and rural locations.
The Adoption Link Mission
Adoption Link, Inc. provides education and guidance to pregnant women and teens throughout the United States and to Ohio individuals or families interested in adopting. We work to link Ohio adoptive families to birthparents seeking adoption and provide the ongoing network of support that is crucial to the success of healthy adoptive families.
For Birthparents (Learn more)
Adoption Link will not judge or pressure you into making a decision, nor do we charge you for any services. All counseling, support, referrals and legal services will be free. Adoption Link will assist you with your medical bills and your pregnancy-related living expenses. Birthmothers receive up to $3,000 for living expenses such as rent, utilities, food, transportation, and maternity clothes. We serve birth parents throughout the United States.
Adoption Link is the premier adoption agency for Ohio, serving birth parents and adoptive families throughout the state.
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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Mar 09, 2021
I've worked with Adoption link on more than one occasion and have had nothing but the greatest experience and support through them! I'm not sure I would have went through with adoption without the support from Naomi ! And couldn't feel more comfortable with the decision to go through with adoption, not just once but twice! I'd give ten stars if I could they truly are amazing !!
Feb 04, 2021
We could not have imagined going through the adoption process without Adoption Link. Everyone on their staff is absolutely amazing! They were ready to answer any questions we had and were with us at every step of the journey. Working with a small local agency is my biggest recommendation for any family considering adoption. We feel so supported by the Adoption Link team and are grateful that they were part of this process with us.
Nov 18, 2020
Supportive, compassionate, and remarkable are just a few of the words to describe our incredible experience with Adoption Link from the beginning to the end of our adoption journey. Their genuine care for the birth family, our adoptive family and our son is a true gift we will be forever grateful for. Naomi, Patty and the Adoption Link staff are experienced, knowledgeable, and quick to respond to our questions to keep us informed. Thank you so much for all that you do!
Oct 13, 2020
Working with Adoption Link has been an amazing experience. Our son was in our arms within a week of completing our home study! Everything about the process from start to finish was made simple and enjoyable by the good people at Adoption Link. We felt welcomed and comforted throughout the process and we were matched quickly and with a wonderful birth family. The social workers were there for us and responded to our questions quickly and kindly. They are great advocates for both birth families and adoptive families. If you are looking for an agency that has your best interests in mind, I cannot recommend Adoption Link more! We will continue to grow our family down the road with this wonderful agency.
Update: We first reviewed in 2015 (above) when we adopted our first child. It's 2020 and we have used Adoption Link to adopt again! They worked hard to bring our second child home to us and did a fabulous job working through any obstacles that arose. Naomi and her team work tirelessly to provide the best possible adoptive experience for the birth parents, adoptive family, and especially the child. As someone who has relied on Naomi's expertise for 5 + years now and who trusts her immensely, I can say you will not find a better agency with more dedicated people out there. She hires the best social workers and office staff - our social workers Kelly and Paige were both top notch and Mikki is super quick with communication & support. We have 2 wonderful children thanks to Adoption Link and we are eternally grateful! 5 stars aren't enough to express how wonderful Adoption Link is...if you're looking for a "sign", this it it!
Sep 02, 2020
We have had a wonderful experience on our adoption journey thanks to the awesome staff at Adoption Link. Our sweet baby boy has been the biggest blessing and we are so grateful to Adoption Link for their tireless efforts throughout this whole process.