Considering Adoption

People consider adopting a child for many different reasons. The fears and hopes that accompany the desire to adopt are as different as the many different peoples who wonder if adoption is right for them. Adopting is full of wonder. It can also be a complex, sometimes complicated and sometimes frustrating process. As with any life changing action, it is best to know as much as you can about your motivation, your fears and your hopes before you adopt.

There is no one right reason for wanting to adopt. When first considering adoption, take time to read about the adoption process, and to explore your motivations and expectations. You may do this in a variety of ways:

Read about the history of adoption in the United States and how the process
works in Connecticut

Read a book about being an adoptive parent, such as “Raising Adopted Children” by

Lois Melina

Talk with your family- your spouse, your partner, your children, your parents, and your extended family to find out how they feel about adoption

Talk with parents who have adopted children

Talk with adults or youths who were adopted

Make an appointment to talk with one of our social workers about adopting through

Testimonials

Susan O. wrote: My husband and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being so professional, understanding, articulate, and punctual. I see that after talking to other families who used other agencies that we were very fortunate to have you working with us.

I would like to thank you for all your help. We are happy we chose CT-AFS We feel fortunate to have you as our case worker. You have consistently provided us with the information we requested to assist us in making decisions. Your book suggestions and maybe even some of your questions have equipped us to be better parents when the time comes.
~Carol Harda

I talked today with the wife of a man my husband works with and she is just starting adoption research. I was going to recommend CT-AFS when she asked if I knew of it, so I gave you all a rave review! I told her that we were so happy with everyone at vand we highly recommend using CT-AFS for their adoption.
~Kate Hodgkins

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Agency News

Sep 16, 2009 - Families Needed:
We are now looking for Connecticut parents to adopt infants of all races, including African-American, through private domestic adoption. The waiting period has become much shorter over this past year, so domestic adoption has become a more viable option for many. As always, we are also seeking families to adopt CT state foster children through our grant-funded program "Project CT's Child".
May 1, 2009 - Check out the Heart Gallery
If you are considering adopting a child from the state foster care system, please visit the "Heart Gallery", a moving exhibit featuring portraits of waiting children. We can help you adopt these and other foster children. You can view these photos at: www.heartgalleryct.org
Apr 17, 2009 - Visit Us on Cable TV
If you live in Southeastern CT, please check out our public access TV show "Families in the Making". The schedule is listed on the section of this website titled: Visit Us on Cable.

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