Waiting Child Adoption Advantages
Choice: Parents have more influence over age, gender, & special need of child.
Eligibility: Countries relax requirements for waiting child programs.
Duration: Parents are able to complete the adoption of a waiting child in less time than traditional programs.
Cost: Many waiting child programs offer a reduction in fees.
Love: The love between you and your child will last a lifetime of celebrations, laughter, and joy.
How to Adopt a Waiting Child
Step 1: Complete A Waiting Child Information Request
Fill out and submit the Waiting Child Information Request, click to down load. Return request form to Angela Jackson, waiting child coordinator. (no fee required)
Step 2: View Password Protected Photo Listing of Children
Once your request form is received and approved, you will be provided access to the Waiting Child Photo listing. This page will have pictures, short bios, and age of children waiting for a forever family. Some countries will not allow photos of children to be posted, so only a description of these children will be available.
Step 3: Identify a Child
Once a child or children who interest you are selected, contact Angela Jackson for more information and to confirm that the child is still available. You do not need a homestudy to receive information on a child; however, to be officially matched with a child or children, a family will need an approved homestudy.
Step 4: Review of Homestudy
Through review of your homestudy and interviews, you and CAS staff will assess your ability to parent the child you have selected.
Step 5: Family Selection
If multiple families have requested a child or if there are special circumstances with the child or children’s adoption the CAS adoption committee will review the families who have expressed interest. Once the review is complete the committee makes recommendations for the family or will select the family who appears best suited to meet the needs of the child. This committee is dedicated to looking out for the best interest of the child and you.
Step 6: Your Adoption Journey Begins
Once approved to adopt a waiting child or children, you will be asked to submit a formal application with CAS ($300 application fee). Once your application is received you will begin working with the appropriate program coordinator to complete the requirements for the adoption of your child or children!
