OHIO ADOPTION SERVICES
America World is a licensed and Hague-accredited adoption agency in the state of Ohio that provides services for families and single women. We can provide home study services and post-adoption reports if you're adopting through America World or if you're using other placement agencies that meet our requirements.
"We brought our three daughters home from India in 2017 (Anjaly), 2019 (Priyanka), and 2021 (Leela). We used America World for all three adoptions, and things could not have gone smoother. The team in Ohio walked us through every step of the home study, and we would look forward to our visits from our local social worker. The biggest blessing has been the post-adoption support, which I really think is a strength of the Ohio team. The time, knowledge, and love they have poured into our family have helped us bond and work through some difficult times. Even now, 4 years from our last adoption, we still keep in touch and get support when needed. We have recommended AWAA to many friends and acquaintances and would recommend them to you without hesitation."
- The Hale Family
Our Location
Our office is located in Parma, OH, but we can provide services to anyone within the state of Ohio. We will travel to you!
America World - Ohio
Parma, OH 44134
9 AM - 5 PM ET
Phone: 703-215-8573
Fax: 888-466-8922
ohio@awaa.org
Ohio Adoption Cost
America World wants to be sure you know what your true adoption costs are likely to be from the beginning, with no surprises or hidden fees.
Below are our fees for Ohio:
Ohio Social Services Fees - International
While the cost may seem prohibitive, you can greatly reduce your out-of-pocket adoption costs through adoption grants, the Federal Adoption Tax Credit, employee adoption benefits, fundraisers, and more.
Be sure to visit our Financing Adoption page to learn how to reduce or eliminate your adoption expenses!
Meet Our Ohio Adoption Staff
Jennifer Knight
Director of Corporate Social Services and Ohio, Post Adoption Program Coordinator
Jennifer Knight is an adoption professional with 15 years of experience across domestic waiting child, domestic infant, and international adoption. She is also an adult adoptee, bringing a lifetime of personal experience into her interactions with adoptive families. After a mid-life career change to pursue a Masters in Social work, Jennifer launched a small non-profit providing social services for families interested in adopting waiting children from the foster care system. In addition to her work in adoption, Jennifer has experience as a mental health therapist for children and adolescents with a history of trauma. Jennifer joined America World Adoption Association in 2020 and currently serves as the Corporate Director of Social Services and Ohio as well as the Post Adoption Program Director.
Kayla Bosworth
Ohio Home Study Coordinator
Kayla is thrilled to be a part of the Ohio team as a Home Study Coordinator. She is a licensed social worker and has been working as an international adoption specialist for the past 6 years. God truly gave her a job that fulfills her passion to serve children who are in need of loving families.
She and her husband have been blessed with 9 children, 5 of which have been adopted internationally. Also, they have 6 years of experience serving children in foster care. Through their foster and adoption journey, they have been humbled and challenged. However, God has been faithful and taught them so much. She feels her personal experiences fill her with compassion and discernment as she seeks to educate, assess, and support families.
Dayna Huot
Ohio Home Study Coordinator
Dayna is a Home Study Assessor in her hometown of Cincinnati. She has always been passionate about God’s plan for adoption and has experience in various social work fields, including foster care, domestic adoption, and mental health services. She loves working with families on adoption through America World in southwest Ohio.
Dayna and her husband have three children and enjoy being outside with them. They love spending time in our beautiful city, exploring new restaurants, attending sporting events, and retreating to local parks for walks and hiking.
Amber Srnis, LSW
Ohio - Home Study Coordinator
Amber is a home study coordinator and a licensed social worker. She is passionate about supporting and helping families as they expand through adoption. Amber has personal and professional experience with adoption. Her parents were foster parents for several years and ultimately adopted a daughter. Amber also worked in child welfare for over 5 years and has experience working with children and families through the foster and adoption process.
Amber and her husband are blessed with 4 children and a 5th on the way. They love spending time together as a family, playing outdoors, going to different places, or relaxing at home.
Greg Rausch, LISW-S
Home Study Coordinator - Ohio
Greg Rausch is the married father of five children, three of whom are adopted. Greg began pursuing certification as an adoption assessor in 2007 following a post-placement report with his family’s social worker during their first adoption. Greg had been looking for a way to utilize his skills in the social work field in a way that directly glorified God and impacted the Kingdom. He has enjoyed his work with families immensely and considers it a great honor to be able to join with families on their journey to adoption. Greg knows the family is uniquely designed by God and that every child belongs in a loving family. His goal is to provide the highest quality home study coordination to ease the journey as much as possible for families who undertake the daunting but rewarding adoption path.
Greg earned his Master of Social Work degree from the University of Kentucky in 1996 and has worked professionally with youth and their families since then in various capacities. When not engaged in a professional role, Greg values spending time with his family, being outside whenever possible, and remaining active.