Adoption Circle | Getting Started

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Starting an Adoption Checklist
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1.Review Adoption Circle’s online Information Packet

 
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2. Complete Adoption Circle Agency Application and ODJFS 1691 Application for Child Placement.

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3. Print the completed Agency and ODJFS applications. Sign both applications.

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4. Include the $250.00 non-refundable application fee, Adoption Circle will accept check or money order made payable to Adoption Circle. Application Directions

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5. Return the completed, signed application and application fee to:

 

 

Adoption Circle
400 South Fifth Street, Suite 304
Columbus, Ohio 43215.

 
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6. When your application is received it will be reviewed to make sure that it is complete. If it is not complete Adoption Circle will contact you to resolve the issue.

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7. Adoption Circle will send you a letter that your application was received and that you are scheduled to attend one of the Agency’s quarterly Orientation and Education meetings.

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8. You will then attend the 7 hour Orientation and Education Meeting (O & E). The O & E meetings are held in Columbus, Ohio and are usually scheduled on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.

* This meeting will provide you with the information on the next steps in your adoption journey with Adoption Circle.