The HCJFS Adoption Information Packet

Adoption is a lifelong commitment to a child. When you choose to adopt, you agree to support, encourage, nurture, and love a child. It's an exciting and challenging decision.

The information below will tell you more about the adoption process with Hamilton County Jobs and Family Services (HCJFS).

 

If you have a current, approved homestudy

If you do NOT have a current approved homestudy
If you are interested in a specific child on our web site:

  • Please call us at (513) 632-6366 to ensure the child is in fact still available for adoption (a match committee outcome may not have been entered as yet if the date is at least one month old).

  • Provide your information as needed to process the inquiry

 If you are interested in a specific child:
  • You should contact your local public children services agency for training and homestudy requirements

If you are interested in becoming an adoptive parent and you live in Hamilton County or a neighboring county:

  • View our information packet below

  • Call (513) 632-6366 to inquire about pre-service training

If you have questions, we invite you to call us at (513) 632-6366. Thank you for your interest!

Packet Contents

About Adoption (brochure)

The Adoption Home Study: What You Can Expect

Pre-Service Training Schedule - 2010

Fact Sheet: The Multi-Ethnic Placement Act (MEPA)

Fact Sheet: How to Solve a Problem with Children's Services

Fact Sheet: MEPA Formal Complaint Procedure

Hamilton County Adoption Handbook (Adoption policy)

Fact Sheet: Non-Discrimination Requirements for Foster Car and Adoptive Placements (Click on PDF when state page comes up)

The Ohio Adoption Guide (Click on PDF when state page comes up)

The Ohio Adoption Subsidies Guide (Click on PDF when state page comes up)