No, but that was the answer before July 1, 2021, when HB 1448 went into effect. Prior to July 1st, non-residents of Indiana could adopt babies born in Indiana, but the adoption had to take place in their home state unless the child met the definition of “hard to place.” HB 1448 eliminated the residency […]
As the father of 3 boys and having been married for more than 45 years, I often recall what my father’s words: “Steve, don’t worry; it is just the first 20 years that are the hardest.” I remember him telling me that when my boys were toddlers and going through the terrible twos. As a […]
You are not alone. Millions of birth parents face this dilemma every year. You could ask a friend or family to help you raise the child or raise the child for you. You might find an adoption agency to take short-term foster care of the child. You could give birth and invoke the Safe Haven […]