If you have borrowed a used infant car seat, please check to see if there has been a recall on the seat. Keep rechecking every 6 months. If you plan to buy a new infant car seat, you may want to purchase 2 bases (one for each car). Also, you [...]
Some of our families over the years have been very successful in obtaining grants to fund the costs associated with their adoption. While we have spent some time looking at the reviews of these organizations, we would caution you to complete your own due diligence and proceed cautiously. Under no [...]
Placements can occur unexpectedly and on one hour's notice! While it may be emotionally difficult to make preparation for a baby that has not yet arrived, it is necessary. If both parents work, now is the best time to research day care options. Waiting lists are VERY long and the [...]
This subject may seem inconsequential when compared to our weekly posts, but in time it will become one of the most important, please learn from my mistakes! Be prepared to record those all important first minutes, days, weeks, and years in a method that you will be able to enjoy in the [...]
Before you finalize your adoption in Hamilton County Probate Court, you will be required to have a legally enforceable guardianship agreement in place. This may be part of your will or it may be a stand alone document. Please consult your attorney regarding preparation of this document. Ohio has very [...]
Over 15 years ago, Ohio enacted administrative rules which shifted the burden from attorney and adoption agencies to locate the father of a child and secure his consent, to requiring any man who believes he has fathered a child to register with the Putative Father Registry if he wishes to [...]
You will be required to have a scheduled pediatrician appointment within 3 days of leaving the hospital with your baby. The hospital will not discharge you without confirmation of this appointment. Therefore, it is important for you to select a pediatrician now and confirm that the pediatrician is accepting new patients. [...]
Below is a list of necessary baby items you should have on hand. Often we experience unexpected calls from hospitals and in each case, the family chosen was not prepared with the items necessary to immediately begin caring for a baby. If you have not already done so, PLEASE get these items: [...]
Adoption Professionals hosts a birth mother support group, GEMS. Our next meeting will be Thursday, August 26th at 6pm at the agency office located at 2758 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45208. All birth mothers are welcome. Hope to see you there!
Adoption Professionals adoption agency hosts a birth mother support group called GEMS. GEMS was founded in 2013 and meets monthly at the agency office located at 2758 Erie Ave in Hyde Park. The next meeting is Thursday, July 8th at 6 pm All birth mothers are welcome! Call/text questions to: [...]
