November is National Adoption Month
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President George Bush's Official Proclamation for the USA
Governor Ted Strickland's Official Proclamation for Ohio
Are there any children available for Adoption in Mahoning County?
YES, and click here to see some of the pictures of children awaiting a permanent home.
Who is eligible to Adopt?
An Adoption Applicant:
- Should be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
- Should be married for at least one (1) year, but may be single.
- Should be in good physical and mental health.
- Should have reasonable income to meet expenses needed in the daily care of the child, but there are no specific financial requirements.
- Should have a reasonable amount of room for the addition of a child, but home ownership is not required.
- Need not belong to a church.
- Need not pay an adoption fee. Financial assistance may be available for the adoption of children with special needs.
- Must attend 36 hours of pre-service training and participate in the homestudy process.
For more information please contact:
either Go to Children Services Website at www.MahoningKids.com
or Contact directly at
- Mahoning County Children Services
222 West Federal Street, 4th Floor
Youngstown, OH 44503
330-941-8888 voice
330-941-8787 fax
messep02@odjfs.stateoh.us
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14 Nov 2007 14:13