Adoption is a powerful way to build families and offer children the love and stability they deserve. In Indiana, prospective adoptive families can find a wide range of options and supportive resources throughout the process. Whether you live in Indianapolis, South Bend, Fort Wayne, Evansville, or rural Indiana towns, the path to adoption is open with the right guidance.

Types of Adoption in Indiana

Indiana offers several types of adoption to meet the needs of diverse families and situations:

• Private Agency Adoption – Families work with a licensed adoption agency like Tapestry Adoption to complete the adoption process from start to finish.
• Independent Adoption – Adoptive families and birth parents arrange the adoption directly, typically with legal guidance.
• Foster Care Adoption – Many children in Indiana’s foster care system are waiting for permanent homes. Indiana also promotes programs like Safe Families for Children as a voluntary, short-term support for families in crisis.
• Stepparent or Kinship Adoption – Relatives or stepparents may legally adopt a child under certain conditions.
• International Adoption – Families may adopt from other countries, though this route involves compliance with U.S. and international laws.

Indiana Adoption Requirements

To adopt a child in Indiana, individuals or couples must:

• Be at least 21 years old
• Pass criminal background and child abuse registry checks
• Complete a home study by a licensed professional
• Demonstrate financial and emotional stability
• Participate in pre-adoption training

There is no requirement to be married or to own a home. Tapestry Adoption partners with Christian families throughout Indiana and also works with committed single individuals who feel called to grow their family through adoption.

The Adoption Process in Indiana

The process of adopting a child in Indiana typically involves:

• Choosing an adoption agency or attorney
• Submitting an application and background checks
• Completing required training and education
• Completing a home study
• Being matched with a child (domestically, internationally, or through foster care)
• Finalizing the adoption through the court system

This general outline may vary slightly depending on the type of adoption. For more detail, visit the Child Welfare Information Gateway website.

Support for Adoptive Families in Indiana

Indiana families have access to a variety of support systems and financial resources. Post-adoption support may include:

• Parenting education
• Family counseling
• Respite care
• Connection with local adoptive communities

Additionally, programs like the Indiana Adoption Assistance Program may provide financial help for adopting children from the foster care system. Tapestry Adoption offers support throughout your journey – from your first call to years after finalization. Learn more about support for expectant and adoptive parents on the Tapestry Adoption website.

Indiana Cities We Serve

Tapestry Adoption proudly serves families in:

• Indianapolis
• South Bend
• Nashville, Indiana
• Southern Indiana and rural counties

We also have case managers located throughout the state to provide local support – no matter where you’re located.

Get Started with Tapestry Adoption

Are you considering adoption in Indiana? Tapestry Adoption provides expert guidance, emotional support, and lifelong connection for hopeful adoptive families and expectant parents. We are committed to ethical, child-centered adoption.

Phone: 317-529-7322
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.Tapestry-Adoption.com