Domestic
Currently Available in South Carolina, Texas, Oklahoma, and Virginia!
The choices involved in domestic adoption can be overwhelming for adoptive parents. You may feel called to grow your family through adoption but not know where to start. Our experienced staff can help you determine the best route to adoption for your family.
We offer home study, post-placement supervisory services, and other legally mandated services for domestic adoption through agencies in other states or through private adoption. Though we don’t make placements of infants, we can connect you with other resources for placement. The staff at America World is here to partner with you on your journey to God’s gift of a child by adoption.
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REQUIREMENTS AT-A-GLANCE
| Timeframe: | Immediate to 2+ years, depending on situation |
| Children Available: | Newborn to 12 months |
| Parents Ages: | Varies by state guidelines |
| Marriage: | 2 years |
| Estimated Expenses: | $25,000 - $45,000 |
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