Catholic Charities offers home study and post-placement services to couples interested in Intercountry Adoption. Prospective adoptive parents must complete a required home study investigation process on behalf of a licensed child placement agency in order to adopt internationally.
Many Intercountry Adoption Agencies are located outside of Wisconsin. Having a local agency, such as Catholic Charities, complete the home study and post-placement services can be more cost-effective for the adoptive family.
Are you considering intercountry adoption but don’t know where to start? We know the process can seem daunting, but we are here to help break it down for you.
Steps of Adoption
We know that adoption costs can feel overwhelming! Did you know that there are actually many different resources to help you pay for your adoption? There are many grants offered by different agencies to help offset the cost of an international adoption. You can also claim adoption expenses on your taxes under the Adoption Tax Credit. Other ways you can fund an international adoption is through a personal or adoption loan from some financial institutions, and your employer may offer adoption benefits. Even though some financial resources are not able to be claimed until after your adoption in finalized, they can still help to offset the total cost you end up spending.
We understand that adopting a child with special needs is not a good fit for every family, but many families grow to be more open has they research different types and degrees of medical conditions, or as they learn that “special need” does not always mean a physical or intellectual challenge. During your home study, your social worker will assist you as you consider the special needs your family may be open to.
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay is a Hague Accredited Agency through CEAS. CEAS is designated as an Accrediting Entity to Accredit agencies and Approve persons to provide intercountry adoption services in the United States. The Hague Convention is an international agreement with a common set of standards for intercountry adoptions. It was developed to ensure that adoptions are conducted in an ethical and responsible manner with a focus on safeguarding the best interest of children.
Please Contact Us for more information including information about the process and eligibility criteria.
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay is a Hague Accredited Agency through CEAS. CEAS is designated as an Accrediting Entity to Accredit agencies and Approve persons to provide intercountry adoption services in the United States. The Hague Convention is an international agreement with a common set of standards for intercountry adoptions. It was developed to ensure that adoptions are conducted in an ethical and responsible manner with a focus on safeguarding the best interest of children.