Adoption Information Page 2.
Basic Requirements and Preferences
Couples must meet the following requirements for an application to be mailed:
1. Each applicant must be a "Born Again" Christian and attend an Assemblies of God church. This is because AG Family Services (Hillcrest and Highlands) is an affiliate ministry of the Assemblies of God. Assemblies of God general standards of conduct and Christian living are a priority in selecting prospective adoptive couples.
2. Each applicant must be between the ages of 21-40, married for a minimum of 3 years and financially able to care for a child. Each applicant must be in good mental and physical health. There must be no use of tobacco, alcohol, or any controlled substance by either applicant.
3. AGFSA accepts applications from couples who either do not have a child due to medical reasons or have one child, but are medically unable to have another child.
4. AGFSA prefers that there be no divorce in the background of either applicant. If a divorce exists in an applicant's background, a letter of explanation concerning the reasons for the divorce is required.
Preliminary Information - Each couple will be expected to complete a Preliminary Application for initial evaluation. Please send the completed Preliminary Application form along with a recent photograph and the non-refundable $50.00 application fee.
Adoption Application - If the Preliminary Application is positive, the couple will be expected to complete a more thorough adoption application. A $75.00 adoption application fee must accompany the return of this information. If, for any reason, Highlands is unable to continue processing your application, the $75 fee will be refunded. The Adoption Application includes the following:
* Application
* Autobiographies on each applicant
* Financial Statement, Monthly Expense Form, Tithing Record, W-2 Forms
* Medical Forms on each applicant
* Marriage Certificate and Birth Certificate
* Police Criminal Checks and Child Abuse Checks
* Pictures of Inside and Outside of Home
* References (including pastor, employers, relatives and personal references)
A prospective adoptive applicant is not added to the AGFSA/Highlands' adoptive couple list until the Application Packet is received, reviewed, and accepted as a suitable prospective adoptive couple.
Adoptive Couple Preparation Packet - Once AGFSA accepts the adoption application and all references have been received and are favorable on behalf of the prospective adoptive couple, an Adoption Preparation Packet is sent to prospective adoptive couples.
The Adoption Preparation Packet consists of suggestions and information for the adoptive couple to focus on during the time of waiting for a child. AGFSA requests that an adoptive couple strive to educate themselves on adoption and be active in their endeavors to adopt a child.
(Continued on Adoption Information page 3.)
Basic Requirements and Preferences
Couples must meet the following requirements for an application to be mailed:
1. Each applicant must be a "Born Again" Christian and attend an Assemblies of God church. This is because AG Family Services (Hillcrest and Highlands) is an affiliate ministry of the Assemblies of God. Assemblies of God general standards of conduct and Christian living are a priority in selecting prospective adoptive couples.
2. Each applicant must be between the ages of 21-40, married for a minimum of 3 years and financially able to care for a child. Each applicant must be in good mental and physical health. There must be no use of tobacco, alcohol, or any controlled substance by either applicant.
3. AGFSA accepts applications from couples who either do not have a child due to medical reasons or have one child, but are medically unable to have another child.
4. AGFSA prefers that there be no divorce in the background of either applicant. If a divorce exists in an applicant's background, a letter of explanation concerning the reasons for the divorce is required.
Preliminary Information - Each couple will be expected to complete a Preliminary Application for initial evaluation. Please send the completed Preliminary Application form along with a recent photograph and the non-refundable $50.00 application fee.
Adoption Application - If the Preliminary Application is positive, the couple will be expected to complete a more thorough adoption application. A $75.00 adoption application fee must accompany the return of this information. If, for any reason, Highlands is unable to continue processing your application, the $75 fee will be refunded. The Adoption Application includes the following:
* Application
* Autobiographies on each applicant
* Financial Statement, Monthly Expense Form, Tithing Record, W-2 Forms
* Medical Forms on each applicant
* Marriage Certificate and Birth Certificate
* Police Criminal Checks and Child Abuse Checks
* Pictures of Inside and Outside of Home
* References (including pastor, employers, relatives and personal references)
A prospective adoptive applicant is not added to the AGFSA/Highlands' adoptive couple list until the Application Packet is received, reviewed, and accepted as a suitable prospective adoptive couple.
Adoptive Couple Preparation Packet - Once AGFSA accepts the adoption application and all references have been received and are favorable on behalf of the prospective adoptive couple, an Adoption Preparation Packet is sent to prospective adoptive couples.
The Adoption Preparation Packet consists of suggestions and information for the adoptive couple to focus on during the time of waiting for a child. AGFSA requests that an adoptive couple strive to educate themselves on adoption and be active in their endeavors to adopt a child.
(Continued on Adoption Information page 3.)
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