The Idaho Wednesday's Child Program 6/2010
The Idaho Wednesday’s Child Program is the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s child specific adoption recruitment program for special needs children. Many of the children in the Idaho Wednesday’s Child Program are from environments marked by abuse, neglect, abandonment, or substance abuse and are now in the foster care system. While these children have already faced difficult challenges in their young lives, they are ready for a permanent family who will give them a chance to learn, play, and grow in a nurturing environment.
The Idaho Wednesday’s Child Program is ideal for those willing to provide a safe, loving environment for children who have suffered from abuse or neglect. Nearly any person or couple over the age of 25 that has a strong desire to provide a “forever home” to a child can apply to become an adoptive parent.
The first step of any adoption is the home study. The home study process is the procedure an individual or couple completes through a certified adoption professional or agency that shows proof that you are able to provide a safe environment for a child or children. The home study process also prepares you for the life transitions that occur when you adopt and helps match you with children who would best benefit from your strengths as an individual or family. If you are interested in adopting a child in another state, talk to your home study professional about possible additional requirements needed for the state the child is in.
Information about adoption through the Idaho Wednesday’s Child Program and adoption home studies for Idaho can be obtained several ways: if you have internet access, visit: www.idahowednesdayschild.org for online information. You can also receive an informational packet about the Idaho Wednesday’s Child adoption program with a list of home study options by mail! Contact the 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine by dialing 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588. Or make an email request for the informational packet by sending an email to: careline@dhw.idaho.gov
Note: If you do not live in Idaho, be aware that adoption regulations vary among states. While you can adopt from a different state than the one in which you live, you will complete a home study within your state. Check with your family and child state agency to find out how to get an adoption home study in your state. If you are searching on the Internet, type the following in your search engine: "adoption home study" and the name of your state.
Quick Facts about The Idaho Wednesday’s Child Program…
At any given time, there are approximately 3 dozen children in Idaho waiting for adoption through the Idaho Wednesday’s Child Program.
In 2005, there were 41 placements for adoption in the state of Idaho through the Idaho Wednesday’s Child Program.
Dial 2-1-1 to get an Idaho Wednesday’s Child informational packet mailed to you.
You can get Idaho Wednesday’s Child information online. Go to: www.idahowednesdayschild.org
You may qualify to receive reimbursement for home study costs.
See children who are waiting for adoptive parents by visiting www.idahowednesdayschild.org
Children whose online profiles list them as being part of Project Yes do not require the home study process to be fully completed before you begin working with a specific child’s case worker. The home study can be completed while working with the case worker.
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s Adoption Assistance Program helps provide medical and counseling services to children adopted through the Idaho Wednesday’s Child Program.
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You can search for special needs adoption information in the 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine online database.