Adopting Information


If you decide to pursue and adoption with Adoption Circle the next step is to download an application, fill it out and send it to Adoption Circle. You may send the completed application by e-mail, fax or mail. Please contact us when you send so we can keep a watch out for your application.

Download Ohio Adoption Guide

Download our information packet by sections:

Table of Contents
I. Letter from Executive Director
II. Adoption Circle’s Mission Statement and Philosophy
III. Adoption Programs:
   a. Infant Adoption Program
   b. Targeted/Identified Adoption Program
   c. International Adoption Program
   d. Auxiliary Service Program
IV. Minimum Requirements for Adoptive Applicants
V. Adoption Process
   a. Application
   b. Selection
   c. Orientation and Education Process
   d. Adoptive Homestudy
   e. Homestudy Update
   f. Family Profile
   g. Surrender and Placement
VI. Post Placement Adoption Services
a. Finalization
VII. Post Finalization Adoption Services
VIII. Non-Discrimination in Adoption
   a. Non-discrimination Requirements for Foster Care and Adoptive Placements (PDF)
   b. Non-discrimination Requirements for Foster Care and Adoptive Placements (Word 2007)
   c. Complaint Process
IX. Adoption Circle Fee Schedule
X. Adoption Circle Applications
XI. People are Talking About Us……