We had an amazing placement in Texas

We had an amazing placement in Texas
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.
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.
(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.
(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.
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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Heart to Heart Adoptions
101 North Marion Suite 208
Oak Park, Ill 60301
Phone 708-663-4189
Call toll free:
Birth Parents 877-437-3424
Adoptive Parents 866-712-3678[/su_column] [su_column size=”2/3″][su_gmap width=”500″ height=”380″ address=”1110 North Boulevard, Oak Park, IL 60301″][/su_column][/su_row]
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