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Building Blocks Adoption Service, Inc.- Ohio Adoption Agency
By scott123 July 10, 2012
We worked with BBAS in 2009 to complete the adoption of our daughter from Ukraine, and again in 2011 to complete the adoption of a newborn girl. The first adoption took about 9 months to complete, and the second took about 9 months until placement occured. We cannot say enough about how pleased we were with BBAS! All of the staff at BBAS were knowledgeable, respectful, understanding, and took the time to answer all of our questions no matter how big or small. We felt supported by them before, during and after each adoption. I would highly recommend this agency to anyone considering adoption domestically or internationally. ...read more
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RELATIVE ADOPTION IS ON THE RISE
Are You Considering Adoption of A Relative?Across the United States, one of seven children are being raised in homes where grandparents or other relatives are the primary caretakers. Of these more than 5.8 million children are being raised by their grandparents and nearly 2 million children are living in other relatives’ homes.*It is not surprising then that the largest group of adoptive parents for domestic adoptions is the child’s relatives such as grandparents, aunts and uncles.Building Blocks Adoption Services, Inc. recognizes that large group of caretakers and has the resources needed to assist relatives with legalizing the parent to child relationship through the act of adoption.As in all adoptions, the process for an adoption must be strictly followed. Despite the existence of a blood relationship, the relative seeking to adopt the child must still obtain an Ohio Homestudy. In simple terms, the Homestudy is an assessment that the relative’s home is appropriate to raise a child. Our agency is able to assist those relatives with the required paperwork.Once the Home Study is complete, the child can be placed by the Court and the bonding period commences. If the Court requires supervision of the placement then Building Blocks can then analyze the relationship and prepare the reports needed by the court.The process of adoption can be an unwanted expense but there is relief. With an adoption, the new parents of the relative child may qualify for the adoption tax credits. This credit can be substantial and serves to offset the cost of the adoption. Once the adoption occurs, the relative becomes the legal parent charged with the responsibility to provide for the child’s needs and to guide the child securely through life.Building Blocks Adoption Service, Inc. is a full service adoption agency located in Medina, Ohio. Our agency is able to provide services to those seeking an adoption throughout the entire State of Ohio.For more information about adoption call 866-321-2367 or visit us online at www.bbas.orgBuilding Blocks Adoption Service, Inc.www.bbas.org ...read more
By Building Blocks Adoption Service, Inc.- Ohio Adoption Agency June 08, 2015
International Vs. Domestic Adoption; How do I choose?
Newborn Domestic Cons: ·Birth parent chooses you·Timeframes vary due to adoptive families requirements of the type of placement they are seeking and financial ability to complete the domestic placement·Adoption expenses are variable due to state laws and what is an allowable expense for reimbursement for the birthmother, legal fees, medical, lodging, loss wages, counseling, food,clothing and transportation· Higher incident to lose funds due to birth mother changing her adoption plan· Interstate placement can cause stay in the birth mother state to be upwards of four weeks Newborn Domestic Pros: • You are adopting a newborn.• You can form a bond with the child right at birth.• You can obtain complete medical records forthe baby.• You can obtain complete family medical history.• Everything is conducted in English.• You may be able to meet or have contact with the birth parents. International Adoption Cons: • Medical history is minimal• Family history is minimal• Children are typically as young as 10-12 months they arrive in the US• Travel can exceed to 3 trips up to one week each or one long trip up to 4-6 weeks.• Travel is out of the USA International Adoption Pros: • You choose your child – you don’t wait for the birthparent to pick you• Your financial commitment is more clear, minimal financial risk• You choose age, gender and the health of the child you would like to adopt• These are all closed adoptions, the children are orphans without families• Children of all ages are available.• Some programs offer placements in less than 9-12 months• Parents can adopt more then one child related or unrelated at the same time• Children are already born, waiting for families and the need is very high for these children to findtheir forever families. Building Blocks Adoptionis a Ohio licensed Christian adoption agency. Our agency provides adoptions through our newborn domestic, and international adoption programs. We have assisted thousands of families with adoptions from Russia, Haiti, Ukraine, Ethiopia, China, Guatemala, Kazakhstan, and here in the USA. ...read more
By Building Blocks Adoption Service, Inc.- Ohio Adoption Agency April 05, 2011
Do I meet the requirements to adopt a child?
Depending on the type of adoption you are seeking you may or may not meet the requirements necessary to complete an adoption. Each state, county and country has different requirements for potential parents seeking to adopt.The following are general requirements for a domestic adoption·Married, single, divorced or widowed applicants may adopt·Applicants with or without children residing in the home may adopt·A renter or home owner may adopt·21 years or older may adopt·Applicants can be employed or a stay-at-home parent – as long as your income is adequate to meet your household needs.·Applicants must complete and obtain an approved homestudy assessment·Applicants must complete a criminal and child abuse clearance check The following are general requirements for a international adoption ·Married, Single Woman(depending on the program),widowed applicants may adopt·Applicants with divorces may adopt·Home owner or renter may adopt·Singles age 25 and older may adopt; Married couples age 21 and older may adopt·Applicants can be employed or a stay-at-home parent – as long as your income is adequate to meet your household needs.·Applicants must complete and obtain an approved homestudy assessment·Applicants must complete a criminal and child abuse clearance check·Applicants with a mental illness CANNOT adopt·Applicants with specific medical diagnosis (depending on the country) cannot adopt If you are interested in learning more about the requirements or process to adopt you can contact our office or request your free adoption guides by going to our website atwww.bbas.org ...read more
By Building Blocks Adoption Service, Inc.- Ohio Adoption Agency April 05, 2011