Adoption Arc
Frequently Asked Questions
Adoption Resource Center
We will have an application form for adoptive parents online to download, if you are ready to begin right away! Once the application is downloaded on to your desktop, print it out, and send us a hard copy in the mail for confidentiality purposes. The following links are Adobe Acrobat files and you can download the Reader here.
Adoptive Parent Forms
Please remember that this is only part of the application and you will have to contact us for the complete application packet to be mailed to you.
Please feel free to call or e-mail us if you have any questions.
If you would like an appointment to discuss these things personally, we are happy to do that as well.
Common Questions about Adoption
1. Who is eligible to adopt?
2. How long is the waiting list?
3. What is an open adoption?
4. What should I do first?
5. What happens after placement?
Common Questions when Considering Adoption for your Child
1. Can I choose the parents who will adopt my child?
2. How do I know good people will provide a good home for my child?
3. How will I know how my child is doing in the future?
4. What if I want my child back?
5. Are there really any families for my child - my child is an infant?
6. Do I have to tell the father of the child?
7. I am under 18 - do I have to tell my parents?
8. What if I end up keeping my child - does ARC still help me?