Learn about the adoption process and how to get started. These meetings are held monthly, every other month in the afternoon from 1pm-3pm and opposite months in the evening from 5:30pm-7:30pm. See the calendar for specific dates and times.
Catholic Charities Adoption Services Conference Room
2450 North Harvard Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74115
Reservation is requested three days prior to the meeting. Contact Carolyn Lee at 918.508.7131 or clee@cctulsa.org with questions or to reserve your spot.
Agenda
Introductions
Steps in Adoption
Approved Adoption Home Study
• Licensed Social Worker/ Counselor who is current in their AHS training
Life Book
• Example of Life Book (showed to Birth parents)
• Based on AP’s “Characteristics of the Child” and Birth parents “Wish List for their child”
Education
• 10 hours required
• Support Group Meetings
• Adoption Learning Partners (adoptionlearningpartners.org)
• Books
Matching Process
• Acceptance/Non-Acceptance
• ICWA
• Notify Adoptive Parents
• Provide Medical Social History
• Upon acceptance – families meet
Risks Associated with Adoption
• Medical
• Legal Risk
• Emotional
Post Placements
• Three-within six months of placement: 1 month, 3 months, 5 months
Termination of Birth Parents Parental Rights
• Court (Relinquishment of Parental Rights) – 6-10 day after birth
Finalization
• AP hire attorney to file for final decree of adoption
Questions/Answers
