Adopting a child is a life-changing choice, but beginning the process might feel overwhelming. For parents looking to adopt in Louisiana, St. Elizabeth Foundation is here to provide the support and guidance you’ll need from start to finish. We specialize in making the adoption process smooth, clear, and achievable — helping you feel confident and prepared when it’s time to bring your little one. Here’s how you can start your adoption journey with us!
The Seamless Adoption Journey With St. Elizabeth Foundation
At St. Elizabeth Foundation, adoption is designed to be a thoughtful, step-by-step process. From education to home studies and counseling, each stage helps prepare you for parenthood and ensures every child finds a safe, loving family. Here’s a quick look at our seven-step process for parents looking to adopt:
Step 1. Ensure You Qualify
To qualify, adoptive parents must be a married couple who’ve been together for five years or more. If you meet this requirement, you can move onto the next step!
Step 2. Submit an Application
Getting started is simple. Fill out a formal application with your background information. Don’t worry — our helpful team will be here to help you throughout the process to ensure it goes smoothly.
Step 3. Complete a Home Study
This vital step ensures your home is a safe and nurturing environment for a child. Our home studies include background checks, home visits, and discussions about your parenting style and philosophy.
Step 4. Join an Education Program
Our education program brings together families to prepare for adoption’s unique challenges. Learn from experts and connect with others navigating the same process.
Step 5. Create Your Profile and Wait to Be Chosen
You’ll compile a family profile book to share your story with prospective birth mothers. When a birth mother selects you, it’s the start of a beautiful match.
Step 6. Understand Legalities
We make sure you fully understand your rights, responsibilities, and adoption’s legal aspects. Whether your adoption is open, semi-open, or closed, we’ll help you understand what is involved in your plan.
Step 7. Finalize the Adoption
The adoption process can take some time, but we will be here to celebrate with you when it’s time to bring your baby home. After living in your home for six months, your child’s adoption will officially be finalized.
If your adoption type involves ongoing contact, St. Elizabeth Foundation bridges open communication between adoptive parents and birth mothers. From post-placement counseling to organizing meetings, we’re here to help every child’s adoption story be a loving success.
Support for Parents Looking to Adopt in Louisiana
Adopting a child is not just about the paperwork — it’s an emotional adventure, too. St. Elizabeth Foundation offers counseling and practical tools to help you handle every moment. Whether you’re feeling excitement, nervousness, or a combination of both, we’re here to ensure you’re ready and feel supported throughout your adoption experience.
Our counseling team provides a safe place to discuss your emotions or seek advice. But that’s not all — you’ll also find encouragement in connecting with other adoptive families. Bonding with those who’ve gone through this remarkable process can make your adoption experience even more enriching. Share stories, uplift each other, and create lasting friendships along the way.
Take Advantage of Our Additional Resources
If you’re just starting your adoption research or looking for more advice along the way, explore these other helpful blogs for guidance and insights:
- Navigating Transracial Adoption in an Unplanned Pregnancy: Understand how families manage cultural connections in transracial adoptions.
- Demystifying 4 Adoption Myths for Adopting Parents: Move past misinformation and feel confident about adoption!
- Understanding Adoption From a Child’s Perspective: Learn about the benefits and emotions adoptees experience.
- Transitioning Into Parenthood After Adoption: Top tips for smoothly growing your family through adoption.
- What Is the Private Adoption Process in Louisiana?: A step-by-step breakdown of private adoption.
- How to Adopt a Baby in Louisiana: A 7-step guide for new adoptive parents.
- Writing Your Adoption Profile: Tips to make your family profile stand out.
- Your Guide to Newborn Essentials After Adoption: Learn about the essentials for welcoming a newborn home.
- How the New Louisiana Adoption Tax Credit Benefits Parents: Understand how to make adoption more affordable.
- The Home Study Process for Parents Looking to Adopt: Everything you need to know about home studies.
- What to Expect After Adoption: Navigate post-adoption adjustments with expert advice.
Explore St. Elizabeth Foundation’s YouTube Channel
For firsthand stories from birth mothers, adoptive families, and even adoptees, check out our YouTube channel. These interviews provide unique perspectives and heartfelt accounts of their adoption journeys — offering inspiration and understanding for every family looking to adopt.
Discover Your Path to Parenthood With Us
At St. Elizabeth Foundation, we’re dedicated to helping parents looking to adopt in Louisiana bring their dreams to life. Whether it’s your first step in the process or your final adoption hearing, our goal is to make adoption achievable while nurturing every child’s future.
Are you ready to begin? Reach out to us today at 225-769-8888 or send us a message online. St. Elizabeth Foundation is here for you during this exciting chapter in your life!