Adoption FAQ

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.

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.

There is minimal expense to adopt a child from foster care. The potential family is financially responsible for any background check fees. The state will pay for attorney fees at finalization and many upfront adoption costs.

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.

A foster-to-adopt family is dedicated to the child's needs. They will be committed to the child regardless of the child's case plan goal. A child in a foster-to-adopt home may still be visiting with the parents and has the potential to return home to the biological family. If reintegration does not occur and there is no viable relative, the foster-to-adopt family is the next most viable resource.

Currently children in Youthville's care awaiting adoption are featured on www.adoptkskids.org.

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.

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.

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.

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.