Who Becomes an Adoptive Family?
Adults who want to open their hearts and homes to children by making a lifetime commitment. There are no barriers as to family composition to become an adoptive family. An adoptive family can be a two parent or one parent home in which the parent(s) are 21 or older.

Requirements to become an adoptive parent?
Every person living in the home 16 and older must pass criminal background checks, as well as personal reference checks. The family must successfully complete the PS-MAPP Training and a detailed family assessment. The house must provide an adequate and safe space for the children.

Who are the children needing adoption?
Children who need adoptive homes come in all ages, races and with varying degrees of special needs. The greatest need for adoptive families are those who want to care for children over eight years old and for sibling groups.

What if I know a child who needs to be adopted?
Sometimes through community involvement, such as school, church, scouting, sports, families develop a relationship with a child who is available for adoption. In this situation the family needs to contact TFI to express their interest in the particular child. Kansas does require families to go through the same approval process as families who do not know the child.

I have a relative who needs adopted, am I eligible?
Keeping children connected to their family is a priority with TFI Family Services, Inc.. Family members are highly encouraged to express their interest in adopting by contacting the child’s case manager.