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What if I am low income and can't afford this? ACTION will work diligently with families that meet the criteria for adoption but for whom cost is
a factor. Families should meet with the Executive Director to discuss payment options and federal subsidy assistance.
What kind of children does ACTION place? ACTION
places children from newborn through teens. We specialize in the placement of sibling groups. ACTION places children of all races and ethnicities. ACTION
views children waiting in the child welfare system as "special" because of the abuse, neglect or dependency that
brought them into care. While we do place children with extreme special needs at our family's request, the majority of
our children have the potential to live happy productive lives with the love and support of a permanent family.
Will we be on our own after we adopt? No! ACTION has a weekly adoptive parents support group that provides support, friendship and education. Several events are held throughout the year including
a summer picnic and a national adoption month celebration in November. Our staff is also available for counseling needs
24 hours a day.
How long does the adoption process take? The length of time from beginning
to end varies greatly with each family and is dependent upon many factors, including the following: how quickly you complete
the 36 hour training sessions and return the required forms (including medicals, fingerprinting cards, well water tests, etc.);
the number and ages of the children you wish to adopt, in addition to your acceptance of various special needs (the more narrow
your search, the longer it may take); the readiness of your home and family to welcome new members into them. The average
length of time for a non-birth parent match is 5-9 months. Talk with an agency staff member about your expectations in order
to get a more specific timeframe for your family.
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