First Step to Becoming Adoptive Parent

Meshach Malley
May 11, 2023
1 min read

There are about 16,000 children in foster care in Ohio, and nearly 2,700 are awaiting adoption. To become an approved adoptive parent and complete the necessary steps, many agencies throughout Ohio can help you. If you are interested in becoming an adoptive parent, you can find an agency to help you using the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services’ Search Tool Here.

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