Consent, Revocation, Finalization???? What Does It All Mean?

A lot of the fear surrounding adoption is in regards to the lack of understanding of these three important adoption vocabulary words. I'm hoping with a little "Adoption Vocabulary 101," I can demystify some of it for you!

Consent: Consent refers to the agreement by a parent, or a person or agency acting in place of a parent, to relinquish the child for adoption and to release all rights and duties with respect to that child. In most States, the consent must be in writing and either witnessed and notarized or executed before a judge or other designated official.

Revocation: The revocation period refers to the length of time the birth mother or father has to change their mind after signing consent.

Finalization: Finalization hearings usually take place within a year of the time the child is placed in the home. Your adoption is not legally complete until you have gone through the finalization process. Prior to finalization, post-placement visits are required to be preformed by the social worker who initially completed the home study. The court will seek to establish that the child has been placed in a loving, secure home. You should be prepared to present all information included in your adoption petition, and to answer questions about why you want to adopt, how you will care for your child, how your family is and will continue adjusting, and anything else the court feels is relevant. When the judge signs the adoption order, you gain permanent, legal custody of your child! Finalization is the last formal step of the adoption process, but just the beginning of your new family.

Variations in Law from State to State: The important thing to remember is that adoption law varies from state to state. The time period in which consent is signed varies from state to state. Revocation periods do not exists in all states. There are states where consent is irrevocable at the time of signing. The length of time before finalization also varies from state to state, from as little as a few days to as long as a year.

Working with an adoption consultant can help you to understand the adoption process more fully so that your adoption take place safely and quickly. If you are interested in learning more about domestic adoption and have questions about how an adoption consultant can help, please contact me.

Tracie Loux
Adoption Consultant
www.christianadoptionconsultants.com
tracie@christianadoptionconsultants.com
816-550-4707

Congratulations Craig and Linda

Congratulations to my dear friends, Craig and Linda on the birth of their son Samuel.

Craig and Linda have an incredible family of now 8 children, proving that YES, even large families can adopt!

This little one is about to be smothered with LOVE!

If you would like more information on adoption, contact me at tracie@christianadoptionconsultants.com

Congratulations Paul and Michelle

Congratulations, Paul and Michelle on the birth of your beautiful baby girl! 

Paul and Michelle completed their home study at the beginning of March and were matched on May 25th. They flew out to pick up their baby girl on May 26th and she was in their arms on May 27th. 

This is truly an incredible story and if you'd like to read more,  you can visit their blog HERE.

God, you are so faithful!

Happy 1st Birthday to My First Client's Baby

Jeremiah is the son of my very first clients. He turned 1 year old only on April 16th. Jeremiah was born 10 weeks early. When I got a contact from an agency needing a family willing to accept a baby who was premature with a grade 4 brain bleed on his left side making him high-risk for cerebral palsy, blindness and deafness, oh and one that was willing walk through a lengthy hospital stay, I immediately thought of Dean and Chrystal. 

The kicker was that this agency was not a local one, this precious little boy was in Dean and Chrystal's home town!

I had the honor of visiting this little one in the hospital when he was just a few days old. I remember looking at this tiny bundle who was swaddled up tight (about as big as a burrito) and marveling at the goodness of God. He was a precious miracle, a LIFE created by God, and he was being placed in an amazing family. 

To read more about how Jeremiah is doing today, visit his blog HERE!

Here's a family picture taken this winter by my son Nicholas.

And here I am with Jeremiah at The Zoe Foundation Banquet (adoption fundraiser)

 

I love you, Jeremiah. Your life is so precious to me! 

Kansas City Adoption Workshop- REGISTER NOW!

Monday May 11th, 7PM  (full details below)

Registration extended til Sunday! There are still seats available. 

Email me at tracie@christianadoptionconsultants.com

Kansas City Adoption Workshop

Thank you to all of you who have been waiting patiently for me to get back from Ukraine and have this workshop!

Here are the details:
DATE: Monday, May 11th
TIME: 7:00PM
PLACE: Hope For Adoption
6240 West 135th Street
Overland Park, KS 66223
(In the Deer Creek Office Building- has a large State Farm Office in it)

Registration is required, but the workshop is FREE!!

Please RSVP with 

1) names of those attending 

2) your address 

3) the best phone number to contact you 

Please RSVP by May 4th so that I am sure I have enough space! 

Call: 816-550-4707

Email: tracie@christianadoptionconsultants.com

I will be giving a step by step overview of the domestic adoption process, as well as an overview of services with Christian Adoption Consultants.

If you are unable to make this meeting, but would like to get more information on Domestic Adoption or on the benefits of using an adoption consultants, please email me to set up a time to get together for a free initial consultation.

BONUS: Any one who is ready to sign up the night of the workshop will receive 10% off their consulting package.

Celebrating TWO YEARS

It has been two years now since the adoption of our daughter Elia Jane. WOW!

I will be forever grateful to Amy and Malcolm at Christian Adoption Consultants for walking with my husband and I through our first adoption and playing such a huge part in seeing Elia become part of our family.

I consider it an honor to now work for them, and to help others as they take their own adoption journeys.