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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Nov 06, 2019
Really looking forward to working with such a kind, understanding and knowledgeable staff.
Oct 05, 2019
I highly recommend Adoption Link to anyone looking for adoption placement support in Ohio. Naomi and the rest of the staff provided clear and specific information throughout the life-cycle of the process, so I knew exactly what to do at each step. I received frequent communication and attention from the staff. My local social worker became a trusted adviser as well, providing practical support and advice along the way.
I so value the loving support provided by Adoption Link to the birth parents, who will now be part of our life forever - thanks to open adoption. Our placement was also very quick: we were matched just four months after the home study approval.
I am so grateful, Naomi - thank you for this service.
Sep 26, 2019
We had such a great experience with this agency. They truly care for the biological parents, the adoptive parents and the child so well. They are quick to respond, always available and proactive in the process. Can't recommend them highly enough.
Sep 26, 2019
We would like to say a big thank you to Adoption Link for their help through our journey to adopt. They are knowledgeable about the process in its entirety, from providing education, support through the home study, guidance while matching with an expectant family, and post placement care. We truly appreciate the care, concern, and understanding they show to all members of the adoption triad.
The McAllister Family
Sep 19, 2019
We had a wonderful experience with Adoption Link they were very knowledgeable and kind.