Hoping to Adopt | Childplace Family Services

Growing Families Through Faith and Guidance

As a licensed child-placing agency, we facilitate the home study process to families who are hoping to adopt, providing support and guidance along the way.

Who Can Have a Home Study Assessment?

Applicants desiring to have a home study assessment through Childplace will meet the following criteria:

Review and comply with the values and mission of the agency
Married for at least 3 years
Able to comply with state criminal clearance requirements to adopt (FBI, State, Local Law Enforcement, Child Abuse and Neglect Registry, and National Sex Offender Registry checks)
Non-tobacco household
Physically healthy and able to parent a child, as established by a licensed physician
Financially able to provide for the cost of the adoption and the addition of a child

For more information about our fee schedule and agreement, please contact our office.
Contact our staff at (812) 282-8248 or ashleyk@childplace.org to learn more about our adoption services and the process to apply.

How to Become a Prospective Adoptive Family

Step 1: Connect With Us

Contact our staff at (812) 282-8248 or ashleyk@childplace.org to learn more about our adoption services and the process to apply.

Step 2: Attend Orientation

Attend a brief orientation meeting with Childplace adoption staff to discuss the adoption process and agency policy. At this meeting, applicants will also be given documentation to begin the process.

Step 3: Complete Documentation

Complete and submit an application with additional documents to include criminal clearances, references, health assessments, and financial verification.

Step 4: Complete the Home Study

Work with Childplace staff on the Home Study Assessment, involving 3-5 home visits, to determine your family's readiness for adoption. Our team ensures your questions are answered and offers education for informed decisions. We'll also assess your ability to provide a safe and supportive environment for children.

Step 5: Receive Approval

Once your family meets all legal requirements and passes the Home Study Assessment, you'll receive Home Study Approval within approximately 120 days of application. Note: We can only approve families in Kentucky and Indiana. Those outside these states must work with a local agency for the assessment.