COMING SOON TO INDIANA
A Permanent Family Can Change a Life.
UNDERSTANDING ADOPTION
Adoption Is a Lifelong Journey of Connection.
Child-Centered Permanency
The child's safety, identity, relationships and long-term well-being come first.
Families Need Preparation
Education and honest preparation help families understand the lifelong commitment of adoption.
Support Should Continue
Connection and resources can remain important before, during and after placement.
WHO WE SERVE
Different Children. Different Stories. One Goal: Permanency.
ADOPTION MAY INVOLVE:
- Learning about a child's needs and experiences
- Preparing families for lifelong parenting
- Supporting identity and personal history
- Building meaningful family connections
- Planning safe transitions
- Coordinating placement support
- Connecting families with ongoing resources
OUR APPROACH
Adoption Support Built Around Preparation and Connection.
Child-Centered Planning
Each decision considers the child's needs, identity and long-term well-being.
Trauma-Informed Preparation
Education helps families understand experiences that may affect attachment and adjustment.
Respect for Family History
A child's background, culture and important relationships matter.
Clear Process Guidance
Families receive understandable information about each stage of the journey.
Collaborative Planning
Professionals and families work together through authorized planning processes.
Lifelong Connection
Support and resources can remain important beyond placement and finalization.
PLANNED ADOPTION SERVICES
How We Plan to Support Adoptive Families.
Adoption Orientation
Home Study Guidance
Family Preparation
Matching Support
Transition Planning
Post-Placement Support
PREPARING FOR THE JOURNEY
Every Adoption Journey Starts Differently.
- Information and consultation
- Education and preparation
- Home study guidance
- Matching support
- Transition planning
- Resource connection
THE ADOPTION JOURNEY
A Clear Path Toward Permanency.
Learn
Request information and explore adoption pathways.
Prepare
Attend orientation and begin learning.
Apply
Complete required application steps.
Assess
Participate in authorized screening and home study activities.
Match & Transition
Participate in matching, disclosure and transition planning.
Placement & Permanency
Receive support through placement and the finalization process.
RESOURCE CENTER
Helpful Tools for the Adoption Journey.
Family Routines Guide
Communication & Problem-Solving
Parenting & Development Basics
Community Resource Checklist
Preparing for a Family Team Meeting
Transition & Continued Support
Getting Started with Adoption
Beginning the adoption journey starts with understanding the process, exploring your options, and learning about the requirements. BridgePoint Family Services can help you understand the initial steps, discuss your family’s goals, and learn what to expect as you explore adoption.
Preparing for a Home Study
A home study helps assess a prospective adoptive family’s readiness to provide a safe, stable, and supportive home. The process may include interviews, home visits, background checks, references, and required documentation. BridgePoint can help you understand the preparation process and what may be needed.
Understanding Family Preparation
Preparing for adoption means learning about a child’s potential needs, experiences, and adjustment. Family preparation helps prospective adoptive parents build realistic expectations, strengthen parenting skills, and consider how adoption may affect the entire household.
Matching and Transition Planning
Adoption matching considers a child’s needs alongside a family’s readiness, strengths, and ability to provide appropriate care. Transition planning helps prepare both the child and family for the move toward living together. Depending on the circumstances, this may include introductions, visits, and coordination with professionals.
Post-Placement Support
The period after placement can involve adjustment as the child and family build trust, routines, and connections. Depending on the adoption arrangement and applicable requirements, post-placement support may include professional check-ins, guidance, and follow-up before adoption finalization. Families may also benefit from ongoing resources as they navigate parenting.
Privacy & Safety
Privacy and child safety are important throughout the adoption process. Personal and family information should be handled through appropriate, secure processes and shared only as permitted or required. Assessments, required checks, and professional coordination help support informed decisions that prioritize a child’s safety, well-being, and best interests.
Request Adoption Information
Share a few details and we’ll follow up when services are available.
Professional Referral
Submit a referral inquiry through the appropriate pathway.