In this course we will cover what to expect with domestic infant adoption. The instructors will be: Karlee Wagner is a Program Supervisor for Infant Adoption and Birth Parent/Pregnancy Services at Children’s Home and LSS in Minnesota (CH/LSS); Erin Quick is the Founder and CEO of PairTree - the organization dedicated to helping families navigate private adoption in the healthiest way possible; and Courtney Lott is the owner and founder of Faithful Adoption Consultants, a consulting service that seeks to walk adoptive families through the adoption process from beginning to end.
This course covers the following learning objectives:
- List two factors that influence how much a domestic infant adoption will cost.
- List two factors that influence how long a prospective adoptive family will wait to be matched with an expectant mom.
- Explain what is meant by expectant parent expenses and how different agencies handle this.
Outline for Introduction to Domestic Infant Adoption.pdf
*This course includes a 1-hour conversational audio lesson, a 10-question quiz, and a certificate of completion with the successful completion of the quiz at 80%.
Your course will remain active for 180 days from purchase date.
This course is included in the following state packages.
See links for how it aligns with each state's regulatory requirements.
Illinois Domestic Infant Adoption |
Important Information for agencies on Illinois Adoption Requirements. |
Louisiana Domestic Infant Adoption |
Important Information for agencies on Louisiana Adoption Requirements. |
Nebraska Domestic Infant Adoption |
Important Information for agencies on Nebraska Adoption Requirements. |
Packages for Oregon Domestic Adoption | Important Information for agencies on Oregon Adoption Requirements. |
Virginia Domestic Adoption | Important information for agencies on Virginia's core competencies. |
Packages for Washington Domestic Adoption |
Important Information for agencies on Washington Adoption Requirements. |
For information specific to your state, go to the Child Welfare Information Gateway State Search site to find information on each state's requirements on background checks, consent to adoption, home study requirements, post-adoption contact agreements, adoption expense regulations, use of advertising, and who may adopt or place a child for adoption.