Who We Are

 

Most of these children are over 6 years old, part of a sibling group, have some physical, mental or emotional disabilities, or are part of an ethnic minority. Unless they find their forever families soon, these children will likely spend the rest of their childhood in multiple foster care placements.

 

They do not have any more time to wait! We know, from working with many families over the last several years, we have a role to play in bridging the gap between really wonderful families and really wonderful children!

 

We can provide home studies for Oregon families just starting the adoption process. Our goal is to educate, support and encourage families through the adoption process.

Home Study Process

A Home Study is a report that is required by each state to determine the eligibility of adoptive parents. A Home Study can only be used for one adoption (sibling groups are considered one if done at the same time). Home Studies are kept confidential and are only shared with the professionals involved with the adoption.
 

This is the time that you will meet your adoption worker, who will write your home study. She/he will meet with you in your home to talk about your personal history, family relationships, what brought you to the decision of adoption, and the supports/resources available to you.

 

They will determine if your home is safe and has sufficient space for adopted child/children. This step will help you and the agency make the best possible decisions about whether placement of child/children will work out and to determine the characteristics of the children whom you will be most successful parenting.

Portland Adoption Orientation

AFFEC is having an Adoption Orientation meeting on Tuesday, October 4th from 5:30-7:30 pm. @ the Midland Library 805 S.E. 122nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97233

 

This is free and open to the public. You will meet AFFEC staff, be given information about our programs, cost, financing possibilities, time frames, and information about how we can help you on your journey to adoption.  

 

All our programs are focused on children in the foster care system. Along with our adoption agency we also have mentoring, family finding, and matching assistance programs. Come join us!

About Our Family Support Program

Our Family Support program holds a support group on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. This group is for foster families and families in all stages of the adoption process.

 

This group is offered to support, share and encourage each other in the process of caring for children in the foster care system. Adoption can be a frustrating process for both families and children; we want to help you on this journey.

 

Come be a part of this group, together we can make a difference one child at a time. There are activities for children so please feel free to bring them with you.

 

We are meeting at the Emerald Valley Boys and Girls Club Westmoreland Branch, 5:30 - 7:30pm, 1545 W 22nd Ave, Eugene, OR 97405. For more information please contact Lisa at 541-343-2856 orlisa@afamilyforeverychild.org

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Questions?

Feel free to call at 541-343-2856 or email:info@afamilyforeverychild.org

Imagine

Being 6 years old and having your best years behind you

Being 10 years old and having a 10% chance of a forever family

Having a brown paper bag and 20 minutes to pack your belongings

Your skin is considered the "wrong" color

What it must be like when "mom" is not a safe word

Turning 18, and on your own with no family for support

Graduating or getting married and not having anyone to walk you down the aisle

 

IMAGINE HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

ONE FACE

ONE VOICE

ONE LIFE AT A TIME

A CHILD IS WAITING FOR YOU!

 

· Every child deserves a safe, loving, and permanent family.

· No child should linger in foster care or leave the system at age 18 without a permanent family of his or her own.

· Every child is adoptable.

 

We recognize that "Forever Families" come in all shapes and sizes. Just as children come in all shapes and sizes. A Family for Every Child Adoption Agency exists to help children waiting in foster care find their "Forever Families." We strive to find permanent homes for children who are waiting. We know that kids never outgrow the need for a "forever family." Please contact us if you think adoption might work for you; we can answer any questions you have or discuss concerns.

 

A child is waiting for their "Forever Family." You could be the one to make a difference for a child!

Here is how to get started and take the next step:

Attend an orientation meeting: an orientation meeting is where you will be given a basic understanding of:

• The Adoption Program, policies and procedures of our Adoption Agency
• Who are the children; the needs and characteristics of children available for adoption through state foster care systems.
  • Overview of attachment, separation, grief and loss, abuse, neglect or traumas that children have experienced
• The role and responsibility of adoptive parents
  • The importance of cultural and ethnic identity to the child
  • The importance of birth parents
• The process of what you will need to go through and the next steps on your journey

• Our next orientation is scheduled for Tuesday, October 4th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm @ Midland Library - 805 S.E. 122nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97233 
    If you would like to attend this orientation please RSVP to lisa@afamilyforeverychild.org

The next step will be to complete the Parent Application packet or adoptive parent training; training will need to be completed before the home study can be completed.

The Adoption Agency was started in November of 2008. The Adoption Agency was founded with the goal of assisting children waiting in foster care to find their "Forever Families." Our Adoption Agency is different than many existing agencies because the focus is entirely on special needs adoptions - children over six years old, sibling sets, ethnic minorities, or children with a physical, mental, or emotional disability.Through our recruitment efforts we have found that there are many families who would welcome these children. By offering support we aim to find "Forever Families" for children previously labeled as "unadoptable".

How we differ from other Oregon adoption agencies:

• We focus on families that are looking to adopt from the foster care system. 100% of our families are looking to adopt children from foster care. We do not work with families interested in domestic private adoptions (infant adoptions) or international adoptions.
• We help Oregon families look nationwide for children. Oregon has become very competitive in the last few years and we feel that it is to the advantage of some families to look outside the Oregon system for children that would be a good match for their family.
• OUR MATCHING PROGRAM-Every agency family is automatically enrolled in our Matching Assistance Program, we aggressively focus on Matching our families with in the first year.

Our Matching Assistance Program Could be For You