Adoption Agencies, Information, and Resources in Fort Wayne

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Helpful Resources When Considering Adoption in Fort Wayne, Indiana

This page provides adoption information to those who live in Fort Wayne, Indiana or in the Allen County region. If you are considering giving your baby up for adoption, we have gathered information about Pregnancy Resource Centers/Crisis Pregnancy Centers to assist you to confirm your pregnancy, clinics where you may get prenatal care, and a list of hospitals with birthing centers.

For those in Allen County, Indiana who wish to adopt a baby, further below on this page you will find home study agency resources and helpful information to assist you with the adoption process.

Additional resources for expectant mothers and prospective adoptive parents in other areas throughout the state of Indiana may be found on our Indiana State Page.

Pregnancy Resource Centers in Fort Wayne and Allen County, Indiana

Pregnancy Resource Centers, sometimes also called “Crisis Pregnancy Centers” are usually not-for-profit clinics where expectant parents may seek assistance to confirm a pregnancy and review and discuss available options. Many Pregnancy Resource Centers are not staffed by medical personnel, and do not distribute contraceptives. Most are affiliated with pro-life organizations, so encourage parenting or adoption, however not all have religious affiliation. The Pregnancy Resource Centers providing assistance in Fort Wayne and throughout Allen County, Indiana are:

A Hope Center (multiple locations)
Planned Parenthood
Women’s Care Center (multiple locations)

Pregnancy Clinics in Fort Wayne and Allen County, Indiana

Pregnancy Clinics are staffed by medical personnel and can address most aspects of prenatal care and family planning. They are able to perform STD and cancer screenings (pap smears, and sometimes mammograms), and can prescribe and distribute contraceptives. The provider of affordable prenatal care in the Fort Wayne, Indiana area is:

Neighborhood Health Clinics (multiple locations)

Information about health coverage for pregnancy care that is available for women in Fort Wayne with limited financial resources is provided at Healthy Indiana Plan and Hoosier Healthwise.

Hospitals Serving Fort Wayne, Indiana

Prospective adoptive parents and expectant mothers may wish to communicate with medical professionals about hospital plans or have other inquiries. The hospitals in Fort Wayne, Indiana and the surrounding Allen County region that offer birthing centers are:

Completing the Home Study in Fort Wayne and Allen County, Indiana

The purpose of a home study is to assess the suitability and capability of prospective Adoptive Parents to receive a child into their home. There are certain Adoption Home Study Requirements for each state. The process generally includes collection of information with questions about family history, health and financial information, and personal background. Check out the List of Expected Adoption Home Study Questions on our page. Here are some home study providers licensed to conduct home studies for those who live in the Fort Wayne area:

Adoption Support Center
(317) 255-5916
From the moment you reach out to our center, you will feel the difference. Our center is based on support, optimism, energy, hope, and honesty!

The Villages
(317) 775-6500
The Villages has helped place hundreds of children into permanent families, and if you’re interested in adoption we’d like to help you, too.

Become A Foster Parent In Fort Wayne, Indiana

Those who wish to make a difference in the life of a child that is a dependent of the foster care system in Allen County or the surrounding region may do so by contacting the Region 4 Office of the Indiana Department of Children and Family Services, or one of the licensed agencies listed below:

County Court

The final step in the legal adoption process is finalization through court action. If your adoption is to finalize in Fort Wayne, the matter will be filed through the Family Relations Division of the Allen County Superior Court.