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.

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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.

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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.

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Who are Indiana's waiting children?

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.

Meet the Children

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.

Learn more

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.

Learn about adopting

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.

Learn about the process

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.

Meet the children

Indiana's Waiting Children

Liliana

May 26, 2023

Trayvon

May 25, 2023

Makayla

May 24, 2023

D’Andre

May 24, 2023

Janeria, Immanuel & Jameika

May 5, 2023

Trace

May 3, 2023

Nashara & Lakoda

April 28, 2023

Dakota

April 27, 2023

Landyn

April 27, 2023

Ja’Siah

April 20, 2023

Kayden, Emma & Lyla

April 12, 2023

Jayden

April 12, 2023

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The Fear of Being Invisible

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We all know kids who do things to “get attention.” But many children with neglect histories who get labeled as “attention seeking” are actually seeking connection. If we can work on giving that connection as often as possible, we can help curb some of the negative behaviors. Connecting, though, requires us to look at the need behind the behavior and come up with “out of the box” solutions.

Summer Camp, Here We Come

Mar 13, 2023

It's not even Spring, and yet, here we are, already thinking about Summer! Well...thinking mostly about summer camps, which are open for registration now, and as any parent knows -- they fill up FAST! Sometimes, finding a summer camp option feels easy, especially if...

The Depth of Their Fear

Feb 9, 2023

Children who have trauma histories are victims of their intense fears. Traumatic fear can only be resolved by consistently repeated positive experiences which serve to balance the brain and give hope of safety.

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