Facts and Process
Here are the answers to frequently asked questions about adopting an older child from the United States.
• You can be married, single, or divorced.
• You can own a home or live in an apartment.
• You can be young, or middle aged. Many children benefit from experienced, older parents.
• You do not have to be wealthy.
• You do not need a college education.
Our goal is to find the best family to meet the child’s needs.
What does Older Child Adoption cost?
Adoptions of older, waiting children are usually state-funded, and the adoptive parents pay no agency fee. Medical subsidies and financial assistance are often available until the child reaches 18 years of age, regardless of the adoptive family’s income.
How Do You Begin the Adoption Process?
Bethany offers adoption services for older waiting children in some areas of the following states
In these states, call Bethany for information about how you can adopt a child who is waiting for a family. We want to meet you and talk about how you can adopt one or more of the many waiting children. After you have learned more about adopting an older child, your adoption worker will explain the entire process. We will work with you to help you decide which child (or children) would best fit into your family.