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mental, emotional, or developmental handicap; being a member of a sibling group to be adopted together, or being a member of a minority race.
Some children available for adoption have suffered abuse or neglect. All have endured separation from their biological families. Many have been waiting several years for a permanent home.
Over the last decade, requirements for adoption have been liberalized, so far more households now qualify to adopt children. Even income need no longer be an obstacle, particularly if the child to be adopted has special medical, psychological, or educational requirements. Adoption subsidies are often available to help adoptive families pay for special medical, psychological, or educational requirements. Adoption subsidies are often available to help adoptive families pay for special services.
Also, children and families are not limited to placement within their own localities. Statewide and nationwide systems help match children with the best families for them, regardless of geographical areas. For complete information about adopting a special, waiting child, Rappahannock residents can call the county’s social services office, 675-3326, or the Virginia Department of Social Services, toll-free, at 1-800-DOADOPT.
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