Programs - Adoptions

Adoption programsMaking an Adoption Plan:

Facing an unplanned pregnancy can be confusing and overwhelming. Making an adoption plan ensures the child's long-term needs are met in the best possible way. St. Elizabeth-Catholic Charities is here to help mothers make the best decision for both the parent and the baby. We offer services to educate about the adoption process, give accurate information on parenting choices, free counseling for life, and referrals for medical, financial, and emotional needs.

 

Completing Your Family Through Adoption

Click here to watch a video from a birth mother describing her experiences at St. Elizabeth-Catholic Charities.
Adopting can be an emotional and confusing tine for everyone involved and yet the rewards defy description. St. Elizabeth-Catholic Charities is a licensed adoption agency in both Indiana and Kentucky. We conduct initial domestic and international Home Studies, update already completed Home Studies, and perform follow-up supervisory visits. Persons interested in adopting with St. Elizabeth-Catholic Charities must be 25 years of age and married for a minimum of 2 years.

St. Elizabeth-Catholic Charities offers our services based on a sliding scale fee, based on your annual income, which makes our agency an affordable option! There is also a Federal Adoption Tax Credit that can assist you with qualifying adoption expenses, for more information on this tax credit please visit the IRS website (Tax Benefits for Adoption) or give us a call.

Adoption Orientation:

If you are interested in learning more about adoption, we encourage you to give us a call at 812-948-0438 ext. 11 and make an appointment to attend an adoption orientation meeting.  These sessions are held quarterly and are FREE.

They will be held at the offices of St. Elizabeth-Catholic Charities located at 601 E. Market Street, New Albany. If you would like to make an appointment, please call us at 812-949-7305 or toll-free 800-227-3002. At this meeting you will:

  • Learn the difference between Open, Semi-Open, and Closed Adoption
  • Learn how to construct a family profile for expectant mothers to review
  • Learn how to make and submit an application
  • Learn what a Home Study is and how to schedule one (required by law)
  • Receive information regarding St. Elizabeth-Catholic Charities' policies and procedures.
  • Discuss all fees associated with adoption and information about the Federal Adoption Tax Credit