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Foster Adoption

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A New Beginning’s Foster-Adoption Program

In the United States Foster Care System, there are over 117,000 children eagerly waiting to be adopted into loving homes. These children cannot be reunited with their biological families and are in need of stable, nurturing environments. At A New Beginning, we recognize the profound impact that adoption can have on both the child and the adoptive family. By opening your heart and home to a child in need, you can make a lasting difference in their lives. Join us in providing hope and a brighter future for these waiting children.

Children Waiting for Their Forever Homes Include

A diverse range of children aged 2-18 (with an average age of 8 and above)

Single children, sibling groups, and children of all race

Children who have resided in foster homes for 1-4 years and are survivors of abuse and neglect

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Adoptive Parent Requirements

Prospective adoptive parents must be at least 25 years old and at least 15 years older than the child they wish to adopt.
We welcome applications from single individuals, married couples, or partnerships of at least 2 years.
Applicants must be residents of Idaho
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Training Requirements

Every adoptive family completes training with A New Beginning to prepare them for welcoming a child into their home. They learn about topics like building strong attachments, understanding trauma, navigating transitions and blended families, managing grief and loss, recognizing and preventing neglect or abuse, and positive parenting and behavior strategies. Our training is offered several times a year to fit different schedules. Families also complete additional independent learning to give great training at your convenience.

Process

Steps for adoption process

Attend an Information Seminar

Complete the Application and submit application
Gain access to eAdopt
Have your first meeting with your Adoption Specialist
Begin your training
Complete a home study
Upon completion, you will begin submitting child inquires from help of your adoption specialist
Adoption Specialist will work as a liaison between adoptive family and the child’s social worker
Attend selection committee(s)
Receive ongoing support from your Adoption Specialist
Matched with child(ren)
Review the child’s paperwork
Create a service plan with your Adoption Specialist
Visit the child
Prepare for placement
Child placement
6 months of post-placement support from your Adoption Specialist
Finalization of your adoption
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FAQ’s

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are answers to the most frequently asked adoption questions by adoptive families. We encourage you to reach out to A New Beginning with any additional questions or consider attending an Adoption Information Seminar. 

Who are the children available for adoption?

A New Beginning networks with Child Welfare Departments across the nation to help find homes for older children and sibling groups currently in foster care.

Is there financial help for adoption expenses?

Adoption Tax Credit Refund
There is a federal adoption tax credit available to eligible adoptive families per adopted child (the amount changes each year). Please connect with your accountant to verify your eligibility and to maximize the credit. For more information, visit here.

Adoption Benefits through employer
Several companies provide adoption assistance. The Adoption Benefit is often considered a non-traditional benefit and may not be published in the regular human resources documents. Contact your employer’s Human Resources department for more information.

Fundraising
Families have creatively raised funds through various self-hosted events or through crowd-funding.

Grants
Grants are available through various resources and could include your place of employment, associations in which you are part of, bank etc.

How long do we have to wait to adopt a child?

The time it takes to complete an adoption varies greatly based on specific programs selected. Variables include the length of time it takes adoptive families to complete paperwork, collect documents and finish interviews and training, the child-family matching process, state and federal government processing and/or the Health & Welfare committee process. Also note that the adoptive parents’ specific requirements for the child they adopt can impact the length of time as well.

Is a Home Study required?

State and National adoption programs require a Home Study. Many programs specifically require home studies to be completed by an adoption agency.

Is training provided to help adoptive families with the adoption?

Yes. A New Beginning requires adoptive families to complete specific parenting training. Trainings address program specific issues, and can drastically impact the success of your adoption. A New Beginning provides training four times a year.

My home study was completed by another agency or a certified adoption professional. Can I still enter A New Beginning's program or utilize other services?

This is determined on a case-by-case basis. A New Beginning has specific home study requirements to prepare families for searching for children and placement. The home study is more than a document; it includes extensive preparation, ongoing education, and identifying barriers to success. A New Beginning’s home studies are highly regarded by caseworkers around the nation.