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Child and
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3785 Veterans Drive
Traverse City, MI 49684
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3434 M-119, Suite F
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
231.347.4463 |
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- strengthening the fabric of the family since 1937 - |
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The majority of newborn placements through our
Infant Adoption Program are open adoptions in which the birth parents select
an adoptive family with whom they feel comfortable. |
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Openness between biological and
adoptive families is now common, but the degree and type of openness varies by case,
depending on the desires of those involved. Open adoption can help minimize
loss for all members of the adoption triad - the child, adoptive family, and birth parents
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Legal paperwork and
court processing are handled by our agency for both the birth parents and
adoptive family. Prospective adoptive parents meet with our staff, attend training
classes, compile a family book to be reviewed by birth parents, and are visited at home by
our staff. Should adoption be decided upon, we continue to work with those involved as
long as necessary so new adjustments and healing can take place. Adoptive families who are
selected may go through pregnancy with the birth mother.
Couples with good
moral character and safe, stable homes are eligible to become adoptive parents. Adoptive
parents must be childless or have only one adopted or biological child. Fees up to $9,850
are charged to prospective adoptive parents to cover costs of pre-placement assessments,
paperwork, and adoption orientation and education. Child and Family Services
now offers home studies and post adoption supervision for international
adoptions. |
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Please
contact us for more information:
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Traverse City -
231-946-8975
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Harbor Springs - 231-347-4463
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Child
and Family Services of Northwestern Michigan is a
501(c)(3) organization. |
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Accredited
Programs
Adoption
Counseling
Crisis & Planned Respite
General
& Treatment Foster Care
Wraparound |
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JGilletteFreelance
This
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