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FACTS ABOUT ADOPTING CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE:

While some children are dealing with physical or emotional concerns, just like other children, they need the nurturing and support that a permanent family can provide. Many foster children are in the “system” because their birth parents weren’t protective and nurturing caregivers – not because the children did anything wrong.
Prospective adoptive parents do not have to be rich, married, own a home, or be of a certain race or age to become an adoptive parent. (One-third of adoptions from foster care are by single parents.) Patience, a good sense of humor, a love of children and the commitment to be a good parent are the most important characteristics.
Adopting children from foster care is virtually free, while private or international adoptions can cost anywhere from $4,000 - $30,000 or more. A growing number of companies and government agencies offer adoption assistance as part of their employee benefit packages, including time off for maternity/paternity leave, financial incentives, and other benefits. In addition, Congress has made federal tax credits available for foster care adoptions to help offset required fees, court costs, and legal and travel expenses.
Children in foster care – just like any children – have enormous potential to thrive given love, patience, and a stable environment.

Service Areas: Region 4 in Kansas consisting of 53 western Kansas counties.

Families desiring to become foster-to-adopt parents should call 1-866-999-1599.

Saint Francis Community Services, Incorporated A donor-supported child welfare ministry embracing the Episcopal tradition of service since 1945