Pre-Adoption Services
You may still be wondering if adoption is right for you. Or you may have decided on adoption, but just don't know where to begin. Do you have your heart set on adopting an infant, or might you consider an older child? Are you open to exploring international adoption?
We can help you explore your options and make the decision that is best for your family.
How We Help
- We will give you information on all of your options and help you determine which path you would like to pursue. We can provide educational opportunities and times to meet with other families in the same situation, as well as families who have already adopted. If you want to do some reading on your own, we can offer links to reputable websites and other publications from our library.
- We have years of experience in preparing adoptive parents for the entire adoption process.
- We will help you complete a family profile that clearly reflects your current situation and your goals for expanding your family.
- We are experienced at working with culturally-diverse individuals and pride ourselves on being empathetic and respectful of each person's situation and needs.
Meet the People We Help
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Unable to conceive the second child they longed for, Angela* and Derek* looked into adoption. The couple was delighted when they found a Florida woman who felt unable to care for the child she would give birth to a few months later. Family Hope Connection helped Angela and Derek complete the required paperwork and compiled and prepared their home study.
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When Missy* turned 40 years old, she decided that she wanted to adopt a baby. A friend told her that the Family Hope Connection might be able to help her in that quest.
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*Name changed to protect client confidentiality.
Contact Information
JoAnn White
Director, Family Hope Connection
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828 Hazelwood Avenue
Pittsburgh,
PA 15217
412.422.8567
jwhite@jfcspgh.org

