1. Are there children ready for immediate adoption?
Yes. We have many children in the foster care system that are available for immediate adoption.

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2. Can I choose the child?
Yes. Our goal is to make a forever family and ChildNet will make every effort to ensure that.

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3. Will I be eligible for special funding?
Should you decide to adopt a special needs child, there may be various forms of financial assistance available to you as your child may be eligible for both medical and maintenance subsidies. ChildNet will determine at the time of the adoption the level of funding that may be available to you.

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4. Are there costs involved?
Virtually none. ChildNet will reimburse you for up to $1,000 in out of pocket expenses which usually covers all costs.

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5. Do you have children of all different races?
Yes. ChildNet has children of many different races, ethnicities and ages available for adoption.

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6. Can I adopt as a single parent?
Yes. We place many children in adoptive homes with single persons as long as they are able to meet the specific needs of the child.

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7. How long will I have to wait?
Adopting a child in Broward County can take as little as four months once you have completed training, have an approved home study in place and have identified a child to adopt.

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8. Can I foster a child before committing?
Yes. If you are unsure about making a permanent commitment, we encourage you to become a foster parent first.

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9. Is there special support for education?
Yes. There are no tuition costs for your child to attend any of Florida's state colleges, community colleges and technical schools.

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10. If I choose a child with special needs, will I receive support?
Yes. ChildNet offers various forms of assistance for special needs children.

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11. How much will I know about the child?
We will share with you all the information we have available on the child you are interested in adopting, including current medical, physical and/or psychological assessments, as well as information on their schooling.

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12. Do I have to worry about the child's birth parents?
The birth parents have had all of their rights to the child terminated through the court system; however, sometimes older children may want to work with you to learn more about their biological families.

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13. Is the home study process complicated?
You are required to attend a MAPP (Model Approach to Parents and Partnerships) course during which time the necessary paperwork is being processed and the home study conducted.

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14. Can we raise a child in our religion?
Yes. If a child has been raised in a specific religion you may want to take that into consideration, but that decision would need to be made by your family. We understand that it is a very personal choice.

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15. Where do I start?
Just give us a call at 954-202-3333 so that we can extend to you a personal invitation to our next Open House.

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16. What is a foster home?
A foster home is a temporary home for a child in the foster care system. Foster families offer the safety, security, emotional and mental stability necessary while the court determines what is in the best interest of the child.

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17. Can a foster parent adopt a child in their care?
Yes. If the child becomes available for adoption the foster family is almost always considered for a permanent placement.

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18. How long is the process?
The process to become an adoptive parent can usually be completed within eight months. However, each case is different. 

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19. Are there income requirements for adoption?
No. All we ask is that adoptive families have sufficient income and resources to meet their own needs.

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20. If there are siblings, can I adopt all of them?
Yes. It is ChildNet’s policy to keep siblings together whenever it is possible.

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