Attend an information session.
How to adopt a baby in california for free.
Licensed public adoption agencies also known as california department of social services adoptions district offices may require that you pay a fee of no more than 500.
We work nationwide with offices in both california and florida.
So if you re thinking about adopting an infant and becoming a parent yourself please do complete lifetime s free adoption application.
In private agency adoption the expectant mother most often personally.
The infant adoption process.
Here s how to adopt a child in ca through our fos adopt program.
Treat the adoptive child as if it were his or her own.
During this session you will learn more about adopting from foster care and the available children for adoption in ca.
Typically there is no fee for families interested in adopting a child or sibling group from foster care.
Create an adoption profile.
Create your adoption plan.
Families who are interested in adopting a child in ca should attend one of our free monthly information sessions.
For more information see question 14.
Complete an adoption home study.
Provide support for the child and will care for the child.
Lifetime adoption is a domestic adoption center founded in 1986.
If you need help making this decision you can call 1 800 adoption to speak with one of our social workers for free unbiased information.
In an intercountry adoption prospective parents adopt foreign born children for whom the federal law makes a special immigration entry visa available.
This fee may be deferred reduced or waived under certain conditions.
How to adopt a baby.
Start your online application now or call 888 811 1121 for more information.
Be at least 10 years older than the child or meet the family requirements be a stepparent sister brother aunt uncle or first cousin of the child which the court is satisfied with.
A domestic adoption agency.
All hopeful adoptive parents must have an approved california home study before they can finalize the adoption of.