Oregon Resources

Getting Started

• Adoption Services
  General information about adopting in Oregon, including information on getting started, a list of photo listings sites featuring waiting children, the Oregon adoption assistance handbook, and more.
• Adoption Step-by-Step Guide
  DHS outlines the steps to adoption.
• Child Adoption Laws
  Adoption laws for the state of Oregon
• Child Welfare Data Book 2016
  Facts and statistical information about the children in Oregon’s foster care system for the year 2014.
• Home Study FAQs
  Frequently asked question about the home study.
• LGBT Adoption Laws
  LGBT adoption laws in Oregon.
• Pre-Service Training
  AFFEC provides links to register for Foundations pre-service training classes.
• Standards for Certification
  A DHS handbook covering the certification requirements for foster parents, pre-adoptive families, and relative caregivers. Updated December 28, 2011.
• DHS Child Welfare Procedure Manual
  Oregon DHS manual on child safety, assessment, services, permanency planning, and family support services procedures.
• Adoption Information
  Adoption Information by state
• Understanding Oregon Adoption Laws and Policies
  An overview of adoption laws
• DHS Adoption Services
  DHS provides an overview of adoption services
• Home Study Requirements (See bottom of page for providers)
  Information on the Home study program and requirements

Searching for Children

• A Family For Every Child
  Photo listing of waiting children in Oregon.
• NWAE
  Photo listing of waiting children in Oregon.
• OARE Kids
  Oregon families may create an account with OARE to view more waiting children that cannot be listed publicly, and to create a family profile to connect with searching caseworkers.
• WWK Recruiters
  Scroll down and click on Oregon to view contact information for Wendy’s Wonderful kids Recruiters families may contact regarding waiting Oregon children.
• Heart Gallery Of America
  Photo lists of waiting children

Pre-Placement

• Committee Process
  The Oregon committee process outline.
• ICPC Information
  Provides general information about the ICPC process for Oregon, including contact information for state ICPC offices.
• Oregon ICPC Guide
  A DHS PowerPoint presentation that breaks down the Oregon ICPC process.

Post-Adoption Support and Resources

• 211 Info
  Search for health and human services in Oregon.
• Adoption Assistance
  Select Oregon to view more information on adoption assistance in state of Oregon.
• Coalition of Oregon Adoption Agencies
  Provides families with a list of Oregon adoption agencies, adoption education recommended book list, laws on insurance for adopted children, resources, and more.
• Educational information Packets
  Adoptive families may have educational information packets mailed to them, courtesy of OPARC. Packet topics include effective discipline, parenting children who have been sexually abused, self-destructive behaviors, substance abuse, attachment, transracial parenting, and more.
• Northwest Adoptive Families Association (NAFA)
  NAFA is a support group for adoptive families interested in adoption.
• Oregon Adoption Assistance Handbook
  Topics include a program overview, adoption assistance eligibility, types of adoption assistance, negotiating adoption assistance, adoption assistance application, finalizing the adoption, and more.
• Oregon Foster Parent Association (OFPA)
  OFPA provides foster and adoptive parents with support and resources.
• Oregon Post-Adoption Resource Center (OPARC)
  OPAC provides families with training, a lending library, support services, online resources, newsletters, and more.
• State Subsidy Information
  NACAC provides general information on adoption subsidies in Oregon.
• Support Groups
  Search for support groups by county on OPARC.
• Attachment and Trauma Specialists
  A list of local treatment centers that specialize in working with attachment and trauma related issues.
• Behavioral care treatment centers
  A list of local treatment centers for behavioral care
• Adoption Therapists
  A list of local therapists that specialize in adoption
• Child Care Resources
  A compiled list of child-care resources
• Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Programs
  A list of local treatment centers specializing in child abuse treatment
• Counseling Resources
  A compiled list of counseling resources
• Kid Counseling
  A list of local therapists specializing in treating children
• Kinship Care
  Kinship programs and information
• Medical Resources
  Health and medical resources
• NPEN National Parenting Education Network
  A list of programs by state
• NOFAS FASD Support
  State resources and support group information
• Trauma Counseling
  A list of local therapists specializing in trauma related issues.
• Online Support Groups
  A list of online support group resources
• Post-Adoption Questions and Answers
  Frequently asked questions and answers regarding adoption
• 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 local activities

Home Study Service Providers

• Abby’s One True Gift
  Home study service provider
• Adoption Home Studies : Lori Whittaker LCSW
  Home study service provider
• Christian Family Adoptions
  Home study service provider