What is Indiana Adoption Program?

We find committed, stable permanent families for youth in foster care. Why? Because we believe belonging matters, and no one is ever too old for family.

Who can adopt?

You’ve heard the myths. Here’s the truth: you don’t have to be married, a homeowner, of a particular sexual orientation, wealthy, or already a parent.

What do I have to do?

In order to adopt from foster care in Indiana, you need to be licensed either as a foster parent or as adoption-only. 

Who are Indiana's waiting children?

Nearly all of them are over the age of 9. Many are teenagers in danger of aging out of foster care. All of them need parents who can support them in overcoming life’s challenges.

What is Indiana Adoption Program?

We are a statewide initiative to find committed, stable permanent families for waiting youth in foster care. Because belonging matters, and no one is ever too old for family.

Who can adopt?

You’ve heard the myths. Here’s the truth: you don’t have to be married, a homeowner, of a particular sexual orientation, wealthy, or already a parent.

What do I have to do?

In order to adopt from foster care in Indiana, you will need to take at least 16 hours of training and CPR/First Aid, complete a home study assessment and become licensed. 

Who are the waiting youth?

Nearly all are between 11-16, and the majority are male. Many are part of sibling groups. They need diverse families that share their heritage and beliefs. All have come from hard places, and they all need parents who can support them in overcoming life’s challenges.

The Latest from the Indiana Adoption Program Blog

The Best Decision

The Best Decision

Harmony and her mom, Rebecca, have a lot in common. They both love makeup. They both like to dye their hair fun colors (Harmony maybe more than Rebecca, who says she embraced her rainbow-hued hair mostly because “getting our hair done was something we could do together”). And they both spent 8 years of their lives in foster care. 

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Understanding Behavior as Language

Understanding Behavior as Language

Behavior is the language of children. Unfortunately, there is no translation app available! We have to learn to interpret by observation, experience and understanding their big emotions. This is especially true for foster and adoptive families, since children from trauma may not have developed the skills needed to understand their behavior and communicate properly.

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At 17 Years Old…

At 17 Years Old…

17-year-old Carolyn knows that her chances of finding a forever family are slim. 17-year-olds with difficult history aren’t in high demand like infants and toddlers are. But sometimes family emerges where we least expect it, so we’re not giving up hope or slowing down our efforts to find Carolyn a family to call her own.

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