Savannah Adoption & Foster Care Resources

Couples and individuals considering adopting or placing a child for adoption in Savannah, Georgia, often wonder what local resources, services and professionals are available to them. Whether you are facing an unplanned pregnancy or are interested in growing your family through adoption, this guide provides the information you need about Savannah adoption agencies, home study providers and more.

Visit our Adoption in Georgia page for more information about adoption laws, processes and qualifications throughout the state.

Adoption Agencies and Adoption Professionals in Savannah

Adoption professionals are often great resources for local adoption information, both for prospective birth parents and waiting families. If you are interested in working with a local or regional adoption professional, these agencies can provide detailed Savannah adoption information and services in your area:

An Open Door Adoption Agency
Covenant Care Services

Become a Foster Parent in Savannah

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 Savannah foster care:

Lutheran Services of Georgia
Adoption & Foster Parent Association of Georgia
Bryan County DFCS
Chatham County DFCS
Effingham County DFCS

Keep in mind that different agencies may have different training and requirements for the parents they work with. In addition, all foster parents in Savannah, Georgia, must meet the following state requirements:

Be at least 10 years older than the child
If single, be at least 25 years old
Complete the home study process
Complete training

More information about foster care programs, laws and agencies in Savannah and throughout Texas is available on our state adoption page or by calling 877-210-KIDS (5437).

Savannah Home Study Services

Anyone seeking to adopt or become a foster parent in Savannah must complete a home study that satisfies all Georgia requirements. Information about the Georgia home study process, qualifications and post-placement study is available here.

In addition, the following professionals are legally qualified to perform home studies in Georgia and can provide more information about what to expect during the home study:

Options 4 Adoption
770-928-1871
Options 4 Adoption is licensed in Georgia, Florida and Tennessee as a nonprofit home study agency. Services include home studies for domestic and international adoptions, post-placement supervision and home study report updates.
A Adoption Advocates of Georgia
770-778-2751
A Adoption Advocates of Georgia is a nonprofit licensed child-placing agency serving all of Georgia that conducts home studies for international adoptions, domestic adoptions and post-placement requirements.
The Adoption Authority, Inc.
800-747-5145
The Adoption Authority, Inc. is a licensed child placement agency in Georgia and Florida that completes domestic and international home studies, home study updates and post-placement reports.

Visit 1800HomeStudy.com to learn more about Georgia home study providers.

Hospitals in Savannah

When the time comes for the birth and adoptive parents to finally meet their little one, 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 Savannah, 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:

Memorial University Medical Center
4700 Waters Avenue
Savannah, GA 31404
912-350-6188
Joseph’s Chandler
5353 Reynolds Street
Savannah, GA 31405
912-819-8200

Adoption Laws and Qualifications in Savannah

For prospective birth parents and adoptive families in Savannah, it may be helpful to understand some Georgia adoption laws, qualifications and processes. The following provides an overview of some of the areas of adoption that are regulated by state laws. More detailed information about adoption laws throughout the state is available on our Georgia adoption information page.

Laws for Birth Parents:

The primary legal process for birth parents in adoption is the execution of consent. Our Georgia adoption page provides detailed information about adoption consent, relinquishment, state paternity laws, and more.

Laws for Adoptive Parents:

Many prospective adoptive parents have questions about the laws, rules and qualifications for adopting a baby in Savannah. Georgia 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. Find information about finalization proceedings for your county below:

Things to do in Savannah

If your adoption plans include a trip to the Savannah area, either to meet with prospective birth parents or to bring your new baby home, be sure to take advantage of all the city has to offer. Here are some top attractions to visit in Savannah before returning to your home state: