Home » Adoptions by State » How to Adopt in California » San Jose Adoption & Foster Care Resources San Jose Adoption & Foster Care Resources Couples and individuals considering adopting or placing a child for adoption in or near San Jose often wonder what resources, services and professionals are available to them. Whether you are facing an unplanned pregnancy or are interested in becoming an adoptive or foster parent, this guide provides the information you need about San Jose adoption agencies, home study providers and more. Visit our Adoption in California page for more information about state adoption laws and processes. Adoption Agencies and Adoption Professionals in San Jose Adoption agencies and attorneys are often great resources for local adoption information, both for prospective birth parents and adoptive families. If you are interested in working with an adoption professional near San Jose, these local professionals can provide adoption information and services in your area: American Adoptions American Adoptions of California, 7257 N. Maple Ave. Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93720 Kinship Center Bay Area Adoption Services Become a Foster Parent in San Jose If you are interested in opening your home to a child in foster care, either as a foster or adoptive parent, these local agencies and resources can provide the information you need about foster care in San Jose: Santa Clara County DFCS Families for Children Bill Wilson Center EMQ FamiliesFirst Rebekah Children’s Services Keep in mind that different agencies may have different training and requirements for the parents they work with. In addition, all foster parents in California must complete the home study process. More information about foster care programs, laws and agencies in San Jose and throughout California available on our state adoption page. San Jose Home Study Services Anyone seeking to adopt or become a foster parent in San Jose must complete a home study that satisfies all California requirements. Information about the California home study process, qualifications and post-placement study is available here. In addition, the following professionals are legally qualified to perform home studies in California and can provide more information about what to expect during the home study: Near San Jose: Adoption Connection415-359-2491Adoption Connection provides home study services to families in1 9 California counties, including Santa Clara county. In California: AAC – Alpha Adoption Centers877-955-2122Alpha Adoption Centers is a nonprofit adoption agency licensed by the state of California to provide domestic home studies and post-placement services for Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Los Angeles and San Diego county residents. Nightlight Christian Adoptions714-693-5437Nightlight’s California office provides domestic, international and embryo adoption home study services for Southern California residents. Lilliput Children’s Services800-325-5359Lilliput is licensed to do adoption home studies for private domestic adoptions. Visit 1800HomeStudy.com to learn more about California home study providers. Hospitals in San Jose When the time comes to finally meet the new baby, a hospital plan will be in place to determine who is in the delivery room when the baby is born, how much time the birth and adoptive parents will spend with the new baby, and more. If you are a prospective birth mother in San Jose, your adoption agency should be able to work with you and your delivery hospital to develop your hospital plan. Here are some area hospitals that you may be working with: Good Samaritan Hospital2425 Samaritan DriveSan Jose, CA 95124408-559-BABY O’Connor Hospital2105 Forest AvenueSan Jose, CA 95128408-947-2500 Regional Medical Center225 North Jackson AvenueSan Jose, CA 95116408-259-5000 Santa Clara Valley Medical Center751 South Bascom AvenueSan Jose, CA 95128408-885-5000 Adoption Laws and Qualifications in San Jose To ensure the adoption is completed legally and everyone’s rights are protected throughout the process, it may be helpful for prospective birth parents and adoptive parents to understand certain California adoption laws. Find more information about state adoption regulations below and on our California adoption page. Laws for Birth Parents: When and how can I legally consent to the adoption? What rights does the birth father have in California adoptions? These are common questions for expectant mothers and birth fathers considering adoption in San Jose. Find information about consent, relinquishment, state paternity laws and more here. Laws for Adoptive Parents: Many prospective adoptive parents have questions about the laws, rules and qualifications for adopting a baby in San Jose. California statutes regulate many areas of adoption, including qualifications for adoptive parents, expenses that can be paid by adoptive families, the use of advertising and facilitators and more. County Courts While adoption is a lifelong journey, the legal process ends with the finalization of the adoption. Adoptive families will work with an adoption attorney to complete all the necessary legal services throughout the adoption process, including the finalization hearing. Find information about finalization proceedings for Santa Clara County. Things to do in San Jose If your adoption plans bring you to San Jose, either to meet with prospective birth parents or to bring your new baby home, be sure to take advantage of these area attractions during your visit: Municipal Rose Garden Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum Winchester Mystery House Children’s Discovery Museum Almaden Quicksilver County Park Japanese Friendship Garden How to Adopt in California San Diego Adoption & Foster Care ResourcesLearn more about local adoption and foster care agencies, home study professionals and other San Diego adoption and foster care services. Learn MoreLos Angeles Adoption & Foster Care ResourcesThe following provides information about local adoption agencies, home study providers and other adoption and foster care services in and around L.A. 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