Where can I get more information?
Stark County Job & Family Services Stark County Probate Court Ohio Department of Job & Family Services Putative Father Registry Ohio Department of Health Adoption Information Ohio [...]
Do I need an attorney or do I pay an agency to assist me with adoption?
An independent attorney will be provided to represent you at no cost to you.
How can I be sure my child will be well cared for?
Adoptive families approved by Loving Choice must meet very demanding standards. Potential adoptive parents come from a variety of backgrounds and are thoroughly evaluated on a number of issues [...]
Will my child go into foster care?
In most cases, infants are placed directly from the hospital into the adoptive home of your choice. Loving Choice is a private agency so your child will not be placed into the public foster care [...]
What is open adoption?
In adoption, there are levels of openness. The birth family and the adopted child have the potential, in the future, to develop a one-on-one relationship with each other. The birth family and [...]
Can adoption be good for my baby and for me?
If you are not ready to be a parent, you can still give your baby the gift of life by choosing adoption. You can plan for your baby’s future by selecting a stable, loving family to care for your [...]