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Help for Ukraine and Their Children

Donate for Ukraine The phone was not on speaker. Still, we could hear the angry caller. She was screaming, outraged with the world. Bonnie’s voice remained calm and loving. This…

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Jodi Takes as Long As a Birth Mother Needs Her

by Charlie, at Heart to Heart Adoptions My eye surgery was not life-threatening, but the aftermath of the procedure was painful. And I couldn’t drive. And my sons aren’t very…

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December 17, 2021
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What are birth mothers like? Birth mothers, what are you like? There is absolutely no way to answer those two questions. Birth mothers are some of the most diverse humans…

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November 6, 2020
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Incompetency–There’s No Room For Incompetency in Adoption

Look closely. Look very closely. Where is the band-aid? Where is the injection site? This is the definition of incompetency. Some medical professional not only chose a childish band-aid but…

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September 26, 2020
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A List of When NOT to Adopt

We believe in adoption. Every month we see beautiful families created. But there are times when we would discourage Six Bad Motivations for Adoption Rescuing a child. Children need a…

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April 2, 2020
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No evidences that pregnant women are more at risk from COVID-19.

It is totally logical that pregnant women would be especially apprehensive about exposure to the COVID-19 virus and any adverse effect this virus might have on their fetus. First, we…

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March 13, 2020
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Adoption Fits With Your Life

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Eligibility for Adoption

Couples should be married for at least two years and have a stable marriage.  Single parents are welcome, though opportunities to place with them are fewer.

  1. Individuals should exhibit high moral standards, be emotionally stable, and have good parenting skills.
  2. Applicants should be between the age of 23 and 50 years old, be in good physical health.
  3. Individuals should have sufficient income to care for their family as well as pay the adoption costs.
  4. Individuals must clear a criminal and child abuse background screening.
  5. Individuals must have a favorable current adoptive home study.
  6. Adoptive families must have health insurance that will cover the child they hope to adopt.
  7. Adoptive families with more than four children are discouraged as they are seldom chosen by birth parents.
  8. Adoptive families must be willing to have their children immunized.
  9. Additional items may be required by other states if you are living outside of Utah.


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Eligibility for Adoption

Couples should be married for at least two years and have a stable marriage.  Single parents are welcome, though opportunities to place with them are fewer.

  1. Individuals should exhibit high moral standards, be emotionally stable, and have good parenting skills.
  2. Applicants should be between the age of 23 and 50 years old, be in good physical health.
  3. Individuals should have sufficient income to care for their family as well as pay the adoption costs.
  4. Individuals must clear a criminal and child abuse background screening.
  5. Individuals must have a favorable current adoptive home study.
  6. Adoptive families must have health insurance that will cover the child they hope to adopt.
  7. Adoptive families with more than four children are discouraged as they are seldom chosen by birth parents.
  8. Adoptive families must be willing to have their children immunized.
  9. Additional items may be required by other states if you are living outside of Utah.
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Third Party Expenses

Medical Expenses

(Funds will be at risk)

Medical expenses are the responsibility of the adoptive family.  About 60% of our birthparents require help with their medical expenses.  When appropriate, the agency will assist birthmothers to enroll in Medicaid or private insurance, but cannot guarantee it will apply.

If the delivery is in Utah, the agency has arranged for discounts from most medical providers if Medicaid or private insurance are not available.  All medical expenses must be paid at the time of placement to receive the medical discount.  With the discount, in Utah, a normal delivery costs $6000 to $10000. We have no arrangements with any hospitals outside of Utah so all cost will need to be negotiated with the hospital by the adoptive family if the birth mother and child are not on Medicaid or private insurance.

Legal Expenses

(Funds will be at risk)

In Utah the legal paperwork is done by the agency with, the exception of terminating the birthfather rights. Part of that process may require that an attorney obtain a “Determination of Paternal Rights”.  This will be covered by the agency fee.

For non Utah placements we will contract with an attorney or an agency that can assist with that process.  Legal expenses are the responsibility of the adoptive family.  In some states we are licensed or can take relinquishment ourselves.  We still we charge a legal fee to cover the cost of travel expenses as legal fees.

You will also need legal counsel to finalize the adoption.  Utah laws allow families from other states to finalize in Utah with an FBI clearance if either the child was born here or the adoptive family is a resident of Utah.  If you are interested in finalizing here please let us know.

ICWA – Indian Child Welfare Act.  In some cases where the birth mother and or father are part Native American or Alaskan Village tribe additional court costs of about $4500 will be incurred.  The birth mother must appear before a judge ten days after the birth.

Refund Policy

FUNDS MAY BE AT RISK

In most cases, agency fees can be refunded by the agency, in the case of a failed adoption. Agency fees will generally be rolled over to a new situation based on the following criteria:

If the birth mother does not place her child with you, the agency fees paid for that placement will be rolled over to a new situation.
If the child is placed in your home, and later removed, no fees will be refunded or rolled over.

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