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The Application
The Application Process:
In compliance with California state regulations, all prospective adoptive parents must complete our Adoptive parent application, training and certification process to become certified Adoptive Parents.
1. Fingerprint and Child Abuse Index Clearances:
After your initial interview with us, this is the first step in the adoptive process. Criminal background checks are required for all members of your household who are 18 years and over. The State of California now utilizes the Live Scan process to complete these requirements and we receive results within a week. We recommend calling several locations as the fee for this service varies, please contact us for details. Live Scan includes DOJ, FBI and Child Abuse Index clearances.
2. Adoption Application:
We will gladly answer any questions you may have and help you with your application, which includes:
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Adoption Questionnaires
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First Aid & CPR Training - Please ask us for referrals.
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Attend 12 Hours of Initial Adoptive Parent Training provided by us free of charge.
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Medical Reports and T.B. tests for all persons in the home, including children.
Your doctor needs to complete the three page medical form.
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Form 1040: Please provide a copy of your most recent tax return.
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Marriage Decree: Provide us with a copy of your marriage decree. (If applicable)
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Divorce Decree(s): Copies of all previous divorce decrees. (If applicable)
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Birth Certificates: Copy of birth certificate.
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Letters of Recommendation - A total of 3 are required and 2 of these must be from friends of 1 year or more.
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DMV Printouts - From all applicants.
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Drivers License copies - From all applicants.
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Criminal Record Statement
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Suspected Child Abuse form.
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Requirement to Report Child Abuse form.
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Emergency Care and Disaster Plan
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Floor Plan of your home.
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Social Security card copies - From all applicants.
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Current Auto Insurance verification.
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Financial Statement.
- Family Picture Book: We ask that you create a small (12" x 12" max) photo album with descriptions containing quality color and/or black and white photos of your family, home, relatives, family gatherings, activities, neighborhood, pets etc. for us to county adoption workers. Show your family in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Be creative and have fun with this project! Further guidelines for this will be given later during the Home Study process.