The children available for adoption placement are primarily:

• minority and mixed races
• nine years of age or older
• may have moderate to severe physical, mental, and/or emotional challenges
• may be members of sibling groups of three or more

Adoption Services Provided:

For Children:

• Assistance in and preparation for the adoption process
• Guidance in the Lifebook process
• Referral to appropriate community resources
• Assistance with pre-placement visitation
• Post-placement/finalization support groups

For Families

• Education and guidance through the adoption process
• Training on specific issues which many adoptive parents face
• Adoptive home study
• Referral to community resources including education, legal, medical, psychological and support groups (where available)
• Post-placement case management and support for adoptive families

For Communities

• Community outreach and education on adoption from foster care system
• Promotion of adoption opportunities for Virginia's "waiting children"
• Adoption training

Who Can Adopt
You can become an adoptive parent even if:

• You are single
• You are divorced
• You have a disability
• You have other children
• You live in an apartment
• You are 40 years of age or older
• You have a modest income
• You work outside of your home
• You have no previous parenting experience

Applications for download

Click here for Single Adoptive Parent Application

Click here for Married Adoptive Parents Application

To Learn More:

• Adoption Projects
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Adoptive Family Preservation: Services that support families after adoptive placement
• Support Group Meetings/Training Opportunities