Choosing Hope Adoptions
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Contact Information
616 N. Limestone
Springfield, OH 45503
United States
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Springfield, OH 45503
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 |
Choosing Hope Adoptions is a full-service, non-profit adoption agency licensed in the state of Ohio. We have office locations in Dayton, Cincinnati, and Springfield, but we serve the entire state of Ohio and will travel throughout the state to meet birth mothers and prospective adoptive families.
We offer no-cost, confidential support to pregnant women who need information and advice when deciding whether to choose adoption, abortion, or parenting their child. For women who choose one of our carefully screened families for adoption, we help with prenatal care, legal services pertaining to the adoption, and financial assistance for medical and living expenses.
Since we are a non-profit organization, we hold fundraisers to help cover our administrative costs and keep adoption fees as low as possible for our adoptive families.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- Adoption
- Other
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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Jul 12, 2017
Choosing Hope is an amazing organization that cares for both birth moms and adoptive families.
Jul 05, 2017
Excellent agency with God and love at the center!
Jul 04, 2017
Choosing Hope Adoptions is perfectly named. Adoption is a process filled with joy and sorrow. This agency is filled with compassionate people who KNOW the ins and outs of adoption and will support you every step of the way. Whether you are a birth parent choosing life for your child or an adoptive parent of a child with special needs, Choosing Hope will be a blessing to you.
Jul 04, 2017
I'm so proud to partner with this agency. I've been praying for them since their inception and I am amazed by what they have accomplished. So many people have been blessed by this ministry and I can't wait to see how many more will come through their doors. Angela and her team are highly competent, dependable, understand timing, and they are very easy to talk to. They listen without judgment and move towards the right plan for each unique situation. I highly recommend this agency!
Jul 04, 2017
We are excited to grow our family through Choosing Hope Adoptions, and although there are many agencies we could have gone with, the heart of Choosing Hope and their love for the work they do is what drew us to them.