One of the reasons the adoption process may seem complex is because there are various types of adoption. If you are interested in domestic infant adoption, as opposed to international adoption or public adoption (also called foster-to-adopt), you may find the following information helpful. The following information applies specifically to private infant adoption. How Many …Read More about Domestic Infant Adoptions in the US in 2018:…
According to the Chicago Tribune, a second newborn in five months was found in an Indiana fire station’s baby box. Under Indiana’s Safe Haven Law, newborns can be left at hospitals, fire stations, or police stations without the birth parent being prosecuted. Indiana Department of Child Services takes the baby into custody through Child Protective …Read More about Indiana Fire Station Finds a 2nd Newborn Baby…
The Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (“ICPC”) is an agreement among all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, regarding the adoption of a child across state lines. It applies to all cases in which the adoptive parent(s) reside in a state that is different from the state in …Read More about The Interstate Compact On The Placement of Children