home | faq | media download | calendar | about us | contact us

adoptionsf.org overview  | adoption process  | lgbt adoption  | 888-732-4455
I never knew how proud I could be... until I adopted keith

The Foster / Adoption Process

How can you adopt a waiting child?

If you are ready to make a difference in a child’s life, the first step is to call us at (toll-free) 888-732-4453. We'll tell you about the children and our process, ask you a few questions, and tell you when and where our next orientation is.

The Training Process

Adoption SF serves children who come from a variety of challenging backgrounds. Our training sessions give you insight into the complexities of early trauma as well as new ways of helping children heal and thrive.

The 20-hour training consists of three 9am-3pm Saturday sessions and one 6-8pm evening session.

confidentiality

We understand that during the home study process you will trust us with sensitive information, and we guard that information carefully. Confidentiality is a top priority. In addition, Federal Law is very specific about confidentiality for both your family and the children with whom we work.

 


Milestones in the Foster/Adopt Process

  1. Call Adoption SF
  2. Attend orientation
  3. Fill out the Family Fact Sheet
  4. Personal interview
  5. Training program
  6. Home study interviews (4-6 months)
  7. Match with a waiting child
  8. Visitation with child
  9. Child placed in home as foster child. Adoption process begins
  10. Negotiation of Adoption Assistance Program financial aid
  11. Finalization of adoption

 

Facebook  | click here to view short videos about the adoption programs. Jill Jacobs donna brown joseph clark Tanya Miller & Amirah Salaam