Adoption can be a selfless act of love for a birth mother, or a wonderful alternative for a family unable to conceive a child. Whatever the situation, there are a multitude of resources available for those looking to adopt or place a child for adoption. The state of Kentucky offers many programs and organizations specializing in adoption.
A Helping Hand Adoption Agency
A Christian ministry whose goal is to serve orphans worldwide, the licensed and non-profit A Helping Hand Adoption Agency facilitates adoptions from China, Russia and the Ukraine, among others, as well as domestic adoptions. The agency can be reached by calling (859) 263-9964. Birth parents can call (800) 525-0871, and adoptive parents can reach the agency by calling (800) 525-0871. A Helping Hand assists with infant adoptions, Asian, Hispanic and other race adoptions, foster adoptions and homestudy services. Web site is located at: http://www.worldadoptions.org/.
Adopt Inc.
The Kentucky-based Adopt Inc. facilitates infant and foster adoptions. They pride themselves on expediency, with the adoption process handled in an effective and timely manner. Adoptable races from Adopt Inc. include Caucasian, African American, biracial and Asian, among others. Adopt Inc. also offers homestudy services. The agency is located in Lexington. Call (859) 276-6249 for more information. Visit the Web site at: http://www.adoptinc.org/.
Adoption Assistance, Inc.
Adoption Assistance Inc. specializes in domestic adoptions, including infant adoptions and homestudy services. They also offer Caucasian, biracial, African American and Hispanic adoptions. Adoption Assistance is non-profit and licensed by the state of Kentucky. For more information, call 859-236-2761. The Web site is located at http://www.adoptionassistance.com/.
Adoption Bridges of Kentucky
Visit http://www.adoptionbridgesofkentucky.org/ to find out more information about Adoption Bridges of Kentucky, located in Louisville. This licensed agency thoroughly explains the adoption procedure and outlines each step of the process. The Web site features adoptive parents hoping to adopt a child. Call (502) 585-3005 for more information. Birth parents may call (800) 542-5245. This agency handles both domestic and international adoptions. Adoption Bridges of Kentucky handles adoptions of Asian, biracial, Caucasian and African American children, as well as infant adoptions, foster adoptions and homestudy services.
Catholic Social Services of Kentucky
Catholic Social Services of Kentucky is a Christian agency providing non-denominational services. Located in Covington, the agency can be reached by calling 859-581-8974. Catholic Social Services handles the adoption of Caucasian and African American children, children of other races and infant adoptions. Find more information at http://www.cssnky.org/index.asp?page=hometownadoption.
Children's Home of Northern Kentucky
The Children's Home of Northern Kentucky is a residential social services center which offers treatment and school services. They facilitate adoptions from a number of different countries. Contact the Covington-based agency by calling 859-261-8768. They handle the adoptions of Caucasian, African American, biracial and Hispanic children, as well as children of other races. They also offer assistance with infant adoption and homestudy services. Visit the Web site at: http://www.chnk.org/.
Heart To Home Adoption Agency, LLC
The Heart To Home Adoption Agency, LLC in Lexington offers education for adoption and foster parents, home studies, post placement visits and help with referrals to other agencies. Heart To Home assists with infant adoptions, Asian, Hispanic, Caucasian, African American, biracial and other race adoptions, foster adoptions and homestudy services, and domestic and international adoptions. Call 859-433-1206 for more information. For more information, visit http://www.hearttohomeadopt.org/.
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