• Foster and Adoption Certification
• Training, classes and resources for foster and adoptive families
• specialization in special needs children

• Foster and Adoption Certification
• Training, classes and resources for foster and adoptive families
• Specialization in open adoption
• Birthparent counseling and placement program

• Information on the how to get started in foster care and adoption
• Links to agencies that provide services (more in future)

Maricopa County Attorney's Office

• Prepare legal paperwork for adoptive parents
• File adoption petitions
• Represent the adoptive parents at all court hearings for relative adoptions, private adoptions, international adoptions and other agency placements
• No cost for services - Prospective adoptive parents need to pay only their court filing fee and adoption agency fees (for licensing).

Raising Special Kids supports families of children with disabilities and special health needs in central and northern Arizona. All programs and services are provided to families AT NO CHARGE in English and in Spanish.

 

At all ages and stages of a child's development, Raising Special Kids supports parents through a variety of programs and services:

• Parent to Parent Connections
• Parent Leadership Development
• Strong Partnerships with Professionals in Health, Education and Social Services
• ICU Parent Outreach (Help with Preemies)
• Provide Disability-related Information, Resources and Referrals
• In-House Lending Library
• Newsletter
• Parent Training and Info Center

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