Getting Started
- Area Specialist Locator Map
A map of SNAP specialists in Indiana - Background Checks
DCS provides information on background checks required by state of Indiana prior to home study approval. - Child Adoption Laws
Adoption laws for state of Indiana. - LGBT Adoption Laws
LGBT adoption laws in Indiana. - Licensed Private Adoption Agencies
List of licensed private adoption agencies in Indiana and their fees. - Pre-Service Training Information
DCS provides links to register for RAPT pre-service training classes. - Public and Private Agency Search
Public and private foster care adoption agencies in Indiana. - Adoption Information
Adoption information by state - Understanding Indiana’s Adoption Laws and Policies
An overview of adoption laws - Home Study Requirements (See bottom of page for providers)
Information on the Home study program and requirements
Searching for Children
- Indiana Heart Gallery
Heart Gallery featuring waiting children in Indiana. - WWK Recruiters
Scroll down and click on Indiana to view contact information for Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiters families may contact regarding waiting Indiana children. - Heart Gallery Of America
Photo lists of waiting children
Pre-Placement
- ICPC Information
Provides general information about ICPC process in Indiana, including contact information for ICPC offices.
Post-Adoption Support & Resources
- Adoption Assistance
Select Indiana to view more information on adoption assistance in the state of Indiana, courtesy of Child Welfare Information Gateway. - Child Safety Information
Topics include crib safety, leaving your child home alone, sexual abuse, Shaken Infant Syndrome, bullying, and more. - Post-Adoption Services Brochure
DCS provides general information and contact information on Indiana’s post-adoption assistance services. - Post-Adoption Service Standards
A DCS outline of post-adoption service standards. - Post-Adoption Services: Northern Indiana
Directory for post-adoption services available to families living in Northern Indiana. - Post-Adoption Services: Southern Indiana
Directory for post-adoption services available to families living in Southern Indiana. - State Subsidy Information
NACAC provides general information on adoption subsidies in Indiana. - Adoption Support Center
Support services and information - Attachment and Trauma Specialists
A list of local therapists specializing in working with attachment and trauma related issues. - Behavioral Care
A list of local mental health agencies - Adoption Therapists
A list of local therapists that specialize in adoption - Child Care Resources
A compiled list of local child-care resources - Child Sexual Abuse Treatment
A list of local sex abuse treatment centers - Counseling Resources
Local counseling resources - Kid Counseling
A list of local child therapists - Kinship Care
Information on kinship care resources - Medical Resources
Health and medical resources - Free Medical Resources
A list of local free medical clinics - NPEN National Parenting Education Network
A list of programs by state - NOFAS FASDState FASD Support
State resources and support group information - Trauma Counseling
A list of local therapists trained in trauma-related issues - Nurturing Parent Programs
Nurturing Parent Programs - Online Support Groups
A list of online support group resources - Post-Adoption Questions and Answers
Parents Handbook - Special Health Care Needs
Resources for parents of children with special health care needs.
Events and Activities
- Cultural Events
Events Calendar - Summer Activities
A list of summer activities for kids
Home Study Service Providers
- Abby’s One True Gift Adoptions
Home study service provider - Hague Accredited Adoption Agency
Home study service provider - American Adoptions
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