Adoption agencies tend to manage
special types of adoptions, as well as the agency you select should match your expectations.
Not exact matches
The most recent year with data available by
adoption type (2004) indicates that nearly half
of adoptions for which the credit was claimed were for domestic children without
special needs, with only 18 percent classified as
special needs and the remainder reflecting international
adoptions.
When Pablo was made available for
adoption, he did find a home quickly, and for these
types of special adoptions, it takes a
special person to make the situation work for them and for the animal.
Only reason for not spay / neuter prior to
adoption would be some
type of special needs or circumstance - not standard operating procedure.
Who should be an
Adoption Coordinator: Because
Adoption Coordinators have a great deal
of responsibility, we look for a
special type of volunteer to fill this position.
Type of business: Primarily brick and mortar Years in business: 23 years
Special services and community involvement: Multiple monthly
adoption fairs; rescue organization yard sales, craft sales and information meet ups in Two Paws Up Community room; grooming salon and spa
Have the expertise in the
type of adoption the prospective adoptive parents wish to pursue (e.g. domestic, international, older child, children with
special needs).
Work with an
adoption agency and social worker who has experience in the
type of adoption you are planning (e.g domestic infant, international,
special needs)
Eligible children in custody
of Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) or a licensed nonprofit child placing agency may receive one or more
of the following
types of adoption assistance: medical assistance, Title XIX (Medicaid), monthly
adoption assistance payment,
special adoption assistance payment, and non-recurring
adoption expenses.