Hope Embraced Adoption Agency
We are a licensed adoption agency in South Carolina, certified to receive children for placement in family homes with a view toward domestic adoption; to provide adoptive services and/or serve as a referral agency; consulting; and, to provide foster home and adoptive assessments, and training. It is our privilege to serve in this amazing, adventurous, miracle world of adoption! Hope Embraced helps with matching adoptive families with women facing pregnancy with circumstances that have led them to choose adoption. The agency also helps in situations of “Identified” or “Designated” adoptions. This is where a family comes to us with a birth mom they have already matched with on their own. Hope Embraced provides adoption support services of counseling, guidance, and the paperwork necessary for all parties. Hope Embraced also provides information for legal representation and resources for the home study and profile if needed. Hope Embraced does home studies for SC families doing domestic adoption, embryo adoptions, and/or surrogacy adoptions.
Services and information
- Adoption
Requirements to become a foster parent
Foster parents receive financial support in the form of a monthly board rate. Foster children also receive a clothing allowance, and their medical needs are covered through Medicaid.
In addition to the support you receive from your local DHS or foster care agency, there are other programs and resources available to parents.
The South Carolina Foster Parent Association offers free training to foster parents and kinship caregivers. You can find information on the latest laws and events as well. Plus, you gain access to valuable resources such as informational articles, contact information for professionals, etc.
The SC Foster Parent Association also allows foster families to connect with one another and share advice. You can find local association meetings in your area on their website.
The program Heartfelt Calling's mission is recruiting and supporting foster and adoptive families. Parents can learn more about the system, start the application process, register for orientation, find webinars, and more.
Foster parents that care for children in DSS custody receive reimbursement for related costs. These monthly foster care payments are meant to meet a child's basic care needs.
The most recent board rates are on the South Carolina Department of Social Services website. Payments may vary depending on a child's age and special needs.
Here are the basics;
Board Rates for Regular Foster Homes
Effective July 1, 2023
- Regular Foster Care - Age 0-5
- Monthly Rate - $644.00
- Daily Rate - $21.47
- Regular Foster Care - Age 6-12
- Monthly Rate - $752.00
- Daily Rate - $25.07
- Regular Foster Care - Age 13-20
- Monthly Rate - $794.00
- Daily Rate - $26.47
Ratings and Reviews
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Dec 04, 2022
A couple years ago I was going through a really tough time while pregnant mentally emotionally and sometimes physically however I came across hope embraced Facebook page I reached out and Ms.Jeanne Ms.Janna contacted the next day they both were really sweet they wanted to know what brought here I explained to them my situation how I wanted to do what was best for my unborn I wanted to give Jenesis the opportunities I’ve never had as well as blessing a mom who had no children. Throughout my entire pregnancy Jeanne was right there from doctors appointments to counseling whatever it is I needed she helped. Jeanne also has her own adoption story and she’s so relatable which made me more at ease. Not everyone knows what’s best for you only you so make the decision for yourself don’t allow family and friends to make you feel like you’re making the wrong decision it’s your Choice. I still keep in contact with my daughter I’m able to see her and still bond with her. I’ve literally gained a family forever through hope embraced adoption.
Dec 02, 2022
There are so many positive things i can say about this agency. This agency, especially Jeanna treated me like family. I place my baby girl up for adoption 3 1/2 years ago. Very bittersweet decision i ever made. This agency took their time with me to find the right parents for my little girl. Jeanna didn’t just see a young woman needing to place a child up for adoption, but saw me as a human being. Not once Jeanna made me feel less than or took advantage of what was going on with me. She literally became a close friend and was there when my family wasn't. And for this very day we are still close. Placing your child for adoption is never an easy thing to do. But this agency doesn't judge you for it. And at the end of the day its your decision. The agency does not force you to do what you dont want to do. They are behind you no matter what. In the adoption process they help you so much and again by your side every step of the way.. Every one experiences with agency are different. But for me, they became family and helped me through the most difficult time of my life. If i can give more than 5 stars ✨ i would. From the bottom of my heart, i thank this agency .. especially Mrs Jeanna so
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Apr 08, 2022
I am a Birth Mom who personally placed my baby up for adoption with Hope Embraced Adoption Agency which is the worst mistake I ever made in my life due to me being under pressure and not fully understanding what I was doing. I would not recommend anyone to use them as an adoption agency!!!!! They take advantage of people who are under the impact of postpartum depression. They have ignored me every since I signed the relinquishment paperwork as well as the adoptive parents. Please do your research before considering adoption!
Jul 17, 2021
Such a wonderful experience!! Everyone is so willing to help and are always available day or night!!!
Jun 30, 2020
Currently working with them and having a wonderful experience doing an interstate adoption.
I’m saddened to see the few comments about how they lack “cases” and are “master manipulators” — please remember they are a very small agency and not a large national chain just running a baby business like some places are. They employ a small number of people and are family so of course it’s not going to change.
Also remember if you treat people mean or have an attitude don’t expect them to be nice. You can leave a level headed yet professional review of their services without using harsh words, it detracts from the credibility and seriousness of your opinion.