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Call  and an adoption counselor will provide you with all the information you need to start the adoption process. |
| Information and pictures of children are available to applicants throughout the adoption process. Roots staff helps adoption applicants make informed decisions about which children they will adopt. Visits begin once applicants are approved and visits continue until the child can make a smooth transition from foster care. |
| places children who are in foster care and who typically range in age from 3 and 14. Many are brothers and sisters who need a home together. To view information on Georgia’s children, visit www.adoptions.dhr.state.ga.us. |
| Like giving birth, the adoption process, from orientation to the adoption placement, generally takes from nine months to one year. The length of time depends on the availability of children fitting the criteria of the child the applicant wants to adopt. |
| does not charge an adoption fee. Applicants will incur expenses for legal fees and for the cost of medical examinations. All these fees are paid directly to the service provider and not to Roots. For most children, financial adoption assistance is available for the adoptive family until the child becomes 18 years old. |
| At this time, there is no waiting list. New MAPP sessions begin every three to four months. Orientation sessions are held on the second Saturday and fourth Monday of each month. |
| While everyone cannot adopt, everyone can contribute to adoption in some way. Roots ’ success over the past eight years is due to community support and involvement of people just like you. Your tax-deductible donations can help Roots achieve ensure positive and permanent outcomes for children. |
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