How long is the adoption process?
Including PS-MAPP class, it takes approximately 5 months to become an approved adoptive home. Once approved, the matching process can begin which can take approximately 9 to 18 months depending on the children eligible for adoption. Upon being matched with a child, the transition time is child specific and based on the strengths and needs of the child and the potential matched family.
Do you have babies or toddlers for adoption?
Nationally, the average age of children waiting to be adopted from foster care is eight years old. Periodically, Youthville has a need for foster-to-adopt placements for very young children, but our greatest need is for families to adopt sibling groups.
How much does it cost to adopt through Youthville?
For families pursuing an adoption of a child(ren) from foster care in the state of Kansas, there will not be an initial charge for the Adoption Home Study. Should the family determine they would like to utilize their Adoption Home Study for the purposes of a private adoption outside the foster care system in Kansas, or no longer meet Youthville's Adopt Only criteria to be supported as an Adopt Only Home by Youthville, there will be fees applied to the home study and background checks.
What is a homestudy?
This is a formal assessment of your current family, home and circumstances. The assessment is completed by a licensed social worker with visits to your home. Youthville completes home studies for private adoptions.
Do you have any pictures of Youthville children awaiting adoption on the website?
When does your next MAPP class start?
Youthville offers MAPP classes for families throughout the year. For adopt only inquiries contact our recruitment specialist at (316)529-9100 ext 8321 to learn more about program requirements and upcoming MAPP class dates.
Can we work with Youthville and a private adoption agency at the same time?
Youthville can work with adopt only families who are also working with a Private or International Adoption Agency concurrently. Youthville would recommend that you also check with your particular adoption agency.
Can we adopt if we live out of state?
Yes, if you have an approved home study in your state and are interested in being considered for a specific child you have seen through www.adoptkskids.org your worker can send a home study to our adoption unit. Please have your worker in your state contact Brenda Stewart at (316) 529-9100 ext 8377.
If we are already a licensed foster home with another agency, how can we be considered to adopt a Youthville child?
Have your foster care worker contact Brenda Stewart at (316)529-9100 ext 8377 to learn how to get your information on file with Youthville.