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Steps to Adopting a Child<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Getting Started<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you are interested in beginning the adoption process, please fill out the <\/span>contact form<\/span><\/a>. Once the form is complete, follow these remaining seven steps, which are in place to help ensure the adoptive parents and family and the adoptive child(ren) have the best chance of success as a family unit.<\/span><\/p>\n

Orientation<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The first step is an orientation meeting for prospective adoptive parents. At this meeting, prospective parents will meet experienced adoptive or foster parents and one or more counselors who will provide an overview of the whole process, time frames involved and the training schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n

Preparation Course<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The National Training and Development Curriculum (NTDC) is a newly developed, comprehensive training curriculum designed to prepare and equip adoptive parents with the tools necessary for successful parenting of adoptive children. This program utilizes technology, multi-media and adult learning theory. NTDC has three components: self-assessment, classroom-based training and right-time training, all of which are equally important in helping families gain the knowledge, skills and perspectives needed to effectively parent children who have experienced trauma, separation and loss.<\/p>\n

For more information:<\/span><\/p>\n

Jessica Ayala
\n<\/span>Community Adoption Liaison
\n<\/span>407-725-2170
\n<\/span>jayala@camelotcommunitycare.org<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Home Study<\/strong><\/b><\/h2>\n

Prior to a home study, please fill out the<\/span> evaluation checklist<\/span>. A home study includes the following parts:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. You will be required to provide information about your health.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Background checks at the local, state and federal levels will be conducted, including having your fingerprints screened at the national level.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. References will be requested from your employer, school officials if you have children in school, and character references from individuals who know you and your family.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. A counselor will visit your home one or more times to complete the home study. If you have children, the counselor must ask them a few questions about the adoption.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Topics of discussion with you and your spouse or partner, if you have one, are:<\/span><\/p>\n