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Families and individuals adopt children for many
reasons. Some couples are unable to have children biologically. Others may
already have children but choose to adopt special needs children, older
children, or orphans from other countries. All of these people share their
desire to open their hearts and homes to waiting children. Since 1950, Evangelical Child and Family Agency has
placed more than 3500 children with loving families. ECFA was started by the No child will ever be denied or delayed a placement based on their race, culture, or ethnicity, nor on that of the adoptive parent(s). ECFA makes every effort to recruit a variety of families to meet the needs each child may present. Please take a few moments to review our numerous options for adoption. Infant and Toddler. Children who are newborn to five years of age are included in this category. The children are from a variety of ethnic heritage. Although in some cases the birth mothers have used drugs or alcohol during part of the pregnancy, the children are usually considered medically healthy as far as can be determined. Special Needs. Individual children or sibling groups of all ages and races may be available. Some have disabilities or medical conditions, while others may be older and have experienced abuse or neglect prior to becoming legally adoptable for this program. Transracial Adoption. This category defines placement of a child of one race into an adoptive family of a different race. The adoptive parents are prepared to assist the child in understanding and appreciating his/her cultural heritage. Intercountry Adoption. Families may adopt children from a variety of countries. ECFA has strong ties to Christian adoption agencies, which are approved in several other countries. A family may also introduce a country and agency to ECFA. In this case, ECFA will assist with the home study and/or post placement services. Specific adoption information for each country may be obtained by contacting us. Agency Assisted Adoption. ECFA is able to conduct a home study or provide post placement services if needed. Many people have received our assistance with private placements or independent intercountry placements. Foster/Adoption. Occasionally, children may be placed in a pre-adoptive home prior to becoming legally available for adoption to prevent additional moves for the child. ECFA
provides a general list of
guidelines
of prospective parents. Contact Jill at the Agency for further information @
262-789-1881 or
email
her.
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