Below you will find some answers to common questions about adoption
in Maine. If you have addtional questions not answered here, or
would like more information, please contact us toll free at 1-877-505-0545.
We will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
| How successful is adoption in Maine? |
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Adoptions in Maine are 95% successful, meaning the adoptions
do not disrupt. This success can be attributed to the careful
work of determining the best family for a specific child.
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| How many children are available for adoption are in Maine?
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The number of children available for adoption in Maine varies,
but it is usually more than 100 and less than 300.
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| How much does adoption cost? |
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Adoption through the Maine Department of Human Services is
free.
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| How long will the process take? |
| Adoption will usually be a year long process before a child
could be adopted into your family. |
| Can single people adopt or do foster care? |
| Yes single people can adopt a child. |
| What are the age the children that are available
for adoption? |
| Typically, the children are five years and older. Many available
for adoption are nine years and older. |
| What kind of special needs do the children have? |
| All of the children have experienced trauma and loss, which
may lead to cognitive delays, emotional difficulties, and negative
behaviors. |
| How much does adoption cost? |
| No more than $100 as DHS pays for the cost of the home study.
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| What are the first steps? |
| Call A Family for ME, receive and read the information packet,
then attend an informational meeting in the district in which
you live. |
| Do you have more questions? |
| Please let us know! Call 1-877-505-0545. |
