“The adoption journey can be a long process.  We came to Catholic Charities after experiencing infertility for several years. Throughout the home study process we felt supported by our social worker and knew that it could take some time.  However, our social worker always was supportive and encouraging. After about a year and a half of waiting, we received the phone call that would change our lives. A young woman had delivered a child and and wanted to make an adoption plan and wanted to make an adoption plan and wanted her child to go directly home from the hospital at discharge. We immediately packed our things and went to the hospital.  The social workers from Catholic Charities made us and the birth mother feel comfortable during this very emotional time. We knew that the birth mother could change her mind up until the Termination of Parental Rights, however, we were excited to take our “future” son home. We thank Catholic Charities for helping not only us become a family, but assisting the birth mother through the hardest decision of her life.”

Throughout the home study process our social worker was kind, caring and very professional.  She always made us feel comfortable and supported throughout the adoption process. “

"We did a domestic open adoption through Catholic Charities. All of the staff we worked with were knowledgeable and thorough.  If they didn’t know the answer to something, they found it. The adoption process is detailed and time-consuming, and who you have walking you through it is the most important decision you will make (other than to say yes to your forever baby!). We researched many different agencies and are so thankful to have gone through the process with Catholic Charities rather than someone else. Our confidence in their staff’s ability to handle the legal aspects, and advise us through the emotional challenges, is not something that can be measured.  Every adoption is different but our adoption fees ended up being much lower through Catholic Charities than they would have been had we went with a for-profit agency.  Having a local agency where we can stop in and talk to people face-to-face also gave us peace of mind, and our son was within driving distance from us, rather than having to fly across the country. If you are reading this, I encourage you to stop searching-you have found your agency! I pray for your encouragement and endurance as you start this journey. 

“In starting our adoption process we began calling many different adoption agencies to learn as much as we could. We immediately felt connection when talking with a Catholic Charities social worker and ultimately that is what made our decision in starting our adoption process with them. We were impressed with their timely manner and genuine interest in our story and journey to adoption. Our experience meeting other couples in the group training was very valuable and we exchanged contact info with some of the couples to stay connected. There is so much to learn in the home study and we left feeling prepared and gained confidence in the education and trainings provided. Countless resources were also given to have in our toolbox as we move throughout our adoption journey in years to come. We highly recommend Catholic Charities adoption program if you are looking for a smaller agency with personal connection.”