Adoption Information Page 4.
The following are acceptable methods of paying the adoption fee:
1. In Full at the time of Temporary Custody - This includes the adoption fee, attorney's fee, court costs, publication fee, and waiver of consent fee. If this method of payment is made, the adoptive couple must alert Highlands when they have the finances available to complete the adoption.
2. Monthly - You may make $225.00 monthly payments until the $8,000.00 adoption fee has been submitted, or until the Temporary Custody hearing, at which time all fees must be paid in full.
3. Percentage - You may choose to pay 30% of the adoption fee at the beginning of Phase III, 30% at the beginning of Phase IV, 30% at the beginning of Phase V and the final 10% at the time of Temporary Custody placement.
It is your responsibility to make payments according to the plan you choose. Statements will not be coming to remind you that your payment is due. If in the event your profile is chosen by a birth mother before all fees are paid, we will help you obtain financing in any we can if it is necessary. Normally, after we let you know that we have a child for your family, you will have about two weeks to complete payment. Highlands does not show partiality to couples who have their adoption fees in total. The decisions are based upon the desire and prayers of the expectant mothers, length of time the couple has waited, and God's will.
*Any interest money accrued in the Trust Fund account shall become the possession of AGFSA and used by AGFSA to help defray costs in the area of care and support for the expectant mothers in the maternity home.
Application and Follow-Up
* Each couple is unique and different. Therefore, the above information with the exception of the basic requirements are general and adaptable to specific couples and circumstances.
* Each couple is evaluated on an individual basis.
* Each applicant is encouraged to stay in touch with AG Family Services to express continued interest. Please be assured of a response to your inquiry.
* At any point in the adoption process if you adopt a child from another source, please notify us immediately. (AGFSA will evaluate your file at that time and determine the status of your application with the agency.)
* Please realize that AGFSA/Highlands/Hillcrest might not be able to place a child with each couple we are working with. AGFSA encourages each couple to be active in their endeavors to adopt a child. This might include having an active file with other adoption agencies.
* Please be patient. Remember us in your prayers. We shall be praying that God will grant you the desire of your heart and the blessing of a growing family.
Should you have any questions relating to your application, please feel free to contact us:
AG Family Services Agency/AGFSA Adoptions
Robert J. Michels, Administrator
Georgia Belin, MSW, LCSW ~ Social Services Director
2325 Malvern Rd. | Hot Springs, AR 71901
E-mail: Highlands@agfsa.org | Phone: 501-262-1660
The following are acceptable methods of paying the adoption fee:
1. In Full at the time of Temporary Custody - This includes the adoption fee, attorney's fee, court costs, publication fee, and waiver of consent fee. If this method of payment is made, the adoptive couple must alert Highlands when they have the finances available to complete the adoption.
2. Monthly - You may make $225.00 monthly payments until the $8,000.00 adoption fee has been submitted, or until the Temporary Custody hearing, at which time all fees must be paid in full.
3. Percentage - You may choose to pay 30% of the adoption fee at the beginning of Phase III, 30% at the beginning of Phase IV, 30% at the beginning of Phase V and the final 10% at the time of Temporary Custody placement.
It is your responsibility to make payments according to the plan you choose. Statements will not be coming to remind you that your payment is due. If in the event your profile is chosen by a birth mother before all fees are paid, we will help you obtain financing in any we can if it is necessary. Normally, after we let you know that we have a child for your family, you will have about two weeks to complete payment. Highlands does not show partiality to couples who have their adoption fees in total. The decisions are based upon the desire and prayers of the expectant mothers, length of time the couple has waited, and God's will.
*Any interest money accrued in the Trust Fund account shall become the possession of AGFSA and used by AGFSA to help defray costs in the area of care and support for the expectant mothers in the maternity home.
Application and Follow-Up
* Each couple is unique and different. Therefore, the above information with the exception of the basic requirements are general and adaptable to specific couples and circumstances.
* Each couple is evaluated on an individual basis.
* Each applicant is encouraged to stay in touch with AG Family Services to express continued interest. Please be assured of a response to your inquiry.
* At any point in the adoption process if you adopt a child from another source, please notify us immediately. (AGFSA will evaluate your file at that time and determine the status of your application with the agency.)
* Please realize that AGFSA/Highlands/Hillcrest might not be able to place a child with each couple we are working with. AGFSA encourages each couple to be active in their endeavors to adopt a child. This might include having an active file with other adoption agencies.
* Please be patient. Remember us in your prayers. We shall be praying that God will grant you the desire of your heart and the blessing of a growing family.
Should you have any questions relating to your application, please feel free to contact us:
AG Family Services Agency/AGFSA Adoptions
Robert J. Michels, Administrator
Georgia Belin, MSW, LCSW ~ Social Services Director
2325 Malvern Rd. | Hot Springs, AR 71901
E-mail: Highlands@agfsa.org | Phone: 501-262-1660
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