Hearts of Fire Counseling and Adoption Services
Contact Information
6131 SW Tower Way
Portland, OR 97221
United States
Online Contact Form
Portland, OR 97221
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| 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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I write Home Study evaluations that can be used in both Agency and Independent Adoptions. My Home Studies are accepted for use in any state. Hearts of Fire is owned by me, Sandy Cassidy. I am also the Director. I started my agency 12 years ago after recognizing the need to help prospective adoptive parents navigate the often confusing and sometimes misleading information they were receiving. My flat fee for a domestic home study is $3,500 and there are no other fees relative to the home study at all. So, for example, I do not charge an application fee, Certificate of Approval fee, home study review fee by a supervisor, time and travel fee, and other add-on fees. When you call Hearts of Fire, you will be talking to me. I’ll be able to assist you as you struggle with the paper maze of your placing agency. I will be talking to the representatives of your placing agency and making certain that they have all the documents they may need. I enjoy working with many different types of people and do not discriminate based on race, sexual orientation, or other. My refund policy is that if my client is not satisfied with my services at any stage of the process and would like a refund, I will refund their payment, no questions asked. This has never happened.
Services and information
- Adoption
Requirements to become a foster parent
Foster parents receive a reimbursement or payment to help with care costs. According to the Oregon Department of Human Services, the Oregon foster care rates are as follows:
- Base rate payment of $693 per month (age 0-5 years)
- Base rate payment of $733 per month (age 6-12)
- Base rate payment of $795 per month (age 13 - 20)
These payments are meant to help cover the costs of food, clothing, housing, transportation, personal care items, etc. Parents may also receive a shelter care payment.
The DHS or private foster care agencies provide flexible training opportunities, on-call support, access to a network of professionals, support groups, and respite care.
Respite care gives full-time foster parents a break when needed or allows them to address emergency situations.
With Love Oregon is a non-profit that supports foster families by providing clothing and supplies to young children. Parents can get clothing, diapers, car seats, and more.
211info is a non-profit that provides parenting education, parent-to-parent networking, helplines and support groups, and much more. Resource families can find many types of support on their website.
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