CHILDREN AVAILABLE: African American, Bi-Racial and Caucasian infants.
TERRITORY SERVED: Diocese of Baton Rouge, comprising the twelve civil parishes of Ascension, Assumption, E. Baton Rouge, W. Baton Rouge, E. Feliciana, W. Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, St. James, and Tangipahoa.
Contact Us: (225) 336-8708 or click here to send an email.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ADOPTION:
1. Applicants of any religion, race or nationality/extraction may apply.
2. The recommended age for application is between the ages of 21 and 43.
3. If married, applicants must be in a legal marriage of at least three years’ duration.
4. Applicants must provide confirmation of spiritual commitment.
5. The preparation and assessment process includes submission of requested and required documentation, criminal and child abuse registry clearances, references, group training of a minimum of 10 hours and a home study, which includes individual, couple and family interviews as well as visits to the family’s home.
PROCEDURES:
• Email, write or telephone for information and a pre-application form.
• Completed pre-application is reviewed and acknowledged by the agency, then filed until eligible for group training program.
• Agency contacts eligible pre-applicants when ready to begin group training program. Training program fee is due at first session.
• Following completion of group training program, applicants complete formal application and submit with required documentation and home study fee.
• References and criminal records clearances are requested by Agency.
• Home study process continues, to include a minimum of four interviews and any further documentation or assessment recommended.
DOMESTIC ADOPTION PROGRAM RELATED FEES
PLEASE NOTE
• During the stage of pre-application, couples are free to explore other avenues for adoption. Once the training program and home study is complete and the couple indicates they wish to work with Catholic Charities, this is considered a commitment to work exclusively with the agency.
• Applicants should be aware that there are waiting periods throughout the entire adoption process. Wait times for placement vary significantly due to a variety of factors, and there is little predictability to process.
• Depending upon the applicants’ overall financial situation, adjustments in the fees charged can be considered at the discretion of the agency.
Interested in learning more about adoptions? Attend one of our Adoption Matters workshops, a presentation covering all aspects of finding families for children. Many are intimidated about the process and not sure where to start. Come hear our experienced social workers demystify the journey toward a successful adoption and building happy families by registering for one of our workshops.
Contact Us: (225) 336-8708 or click here to send an email.
