ADOPTION
Finding forever families
Many things can lead a child to adoption—just as there are many reasons someone may choose to adopt or consider placing a child for adoption.
Some people adopt because they long to be parents but face infertility or don't have a partner. Others are inspired by faith, environmental values, or a desire to provide a loving home to a child in need.
Likewise, some parents make the deeply personal decision to place a child for adoption because they want the very best for their child—security, stability, and a future filled with love.
No matter your reason or where you are in the process, we’re here to help. Whether you're hoping to adopt or exploring adoption for your child, we’ll answer your questions, guide you through the steps, and offer compassionate support along the way.
Call us today, we're here to help.
INFANT ADOPTION
At Child & Family Services, we support open adoption—a model where birth parents and adoptive families agree on a level of contact that feels right for them. Research shows that children in open adoptions often experience better mental health, greater self-confidence, and a stronger sense of identity. They also benefit from access to essential medical and family history information.
We guide both birth and adoptive parents through every step of the adoption process. Our agency handles all legal and court documentation and provides ongoing support throughout the journey.
Adoptive families:
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Meet with our staff
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Attend training classes
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Complete a home study
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Create a family profile book for birth parents to review
Adoptive parents may also be part of the pregnancy experience alongside the birth parents, helping build a connection before the child is born. Couples and individuals of good moral character who offer safe, stable homes are eligible to adopt through our program.
We also offer free, confidential pregnancy support for individuals and families navigating an unexpected pregnancy.
When the rights of birth parents are terminated, adoption becomes the path to permanency. At Child & Family Services, we work to create strong, lasting matches between children and prospective adoptive families—building hundreds of forever families since our founding in 1937.
Children adopted from foster care are often (but not always) older, part of sibling groups, or members of minority communities. These characteristics can make finding a match more challenging, but every child deserves a safe, stable, and loving home.
At any given time, up to 600 children in Michigan are waiting for adoption. Last year, CFS helped finalize 34 adoptions, and we currently have several children still waiting to find their forever families.
If you’d like to learn more about foster care adoption, or more information about these children looking for a forever homes, please call our office or fill out the interest form below.
FOSTER & ADOPT
KIDS WAITING FOR HOMES
The Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) is a referral service featuring photo listings of children in Michigan’s foster care system who are waiting for adoptive families. These children often have higher needs and may require more intensive support and experience from their caregivers.
If you’ve been fostering for six months or more and feel prepared to explore adoption of children with more complex needs, visit: www.mare.org
We encourage seasoned foster families to consider this opportunity—and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
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