Broken Arrow Adoption & Foster Care Resources

As the largest suburb of Tulsa, Oklahoma, the city of Broken Arrow is home to a variety of adoption resources. If you are hoping to adopt or considering placing your baby for adoption in Broken Arrow, the following page contains local adoption agencies, hospitals, and anything else you need for your adoption. For more information on adoption laws and processes in your area, see our Oklahoma adoption information.

Adoption Agencies and Professionals in Broken Arrow

When you are ready to begin the adoption process, you will likely need to work with an adoption professional to receive the services and support you need to complete the adoption. Some adoptive families and birth parents prefer to work with a local or regional adoption agency. The following adoption agencies have locations near Broken Arrow and can ensure that you meet all Oklahoma requirements as you move through the adoption process:

• Crisis Pregnancy Outreach
• LDS Family Services
• Heritage Family Services
• Paul E. Swain, PLC

Broken Arrow Foster Care Resources

Being a foster parent or adopting from the foster system can be a rewarding way to grow your family. Prior to beginning the foster care or foster-to-adopt process in Broken Arrow, all prospective parents must meet certain Oklahoma state requirements. These requirements can be found on our Oklahoma adoption information page. If you are ready to become a foster parent or if you have additional questions, contact a foster care professional in or around the Broken Arrow area:

• TFI Family Connections
• Oklahoma Department of Human Services
• Lilyfield Christian Adoption & Foster Care

Home Study Providers

For adoptive and foster parents, the home study is one of the most important parts of the process. The Oklahoma home study process includes criminal records checks, financial information, personal interviews and more. It is important to choose the right professional to complete your adoption home study and ensure it complies with all state laws and requirements. To get started, contact a licensed home study provider in your area: Near Broken Arrow:

• Adoption Home Studies of Tulsa 918-260-0841 Located in Tulsa, social worker Shay Patterson is licensed to help you complete your home study in accordance with state laws.

• Dillon International 918-749-4600 Dillon International is a full-service agency that specializes in international adoption, but they will also perform home studies for Oklahoma families adopting domestically.

In Oklahoma:

• Adoption Choices of Oklahoma 405-794-7500 Adoption Choices of Oklahoma is a licensed agency that provides comprehensive adoption services, from education to matching to home studies.

• Trey Trotter Fleming, LMFT 580-765-8739 A licensed Oklahoma social worker, Ms. Trotter Fleming works closely with Heritage Family services to provide home studies for hopeful adoptive parents.

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

Hospitals near Broken Arrow

If you choose adoption for your baby, it will be up to you to plan your hospital stay. Your hospital plan will include your preferences for who is in the delivery room with you, how much you will interact with your baby and the adoptive family, and more. The delivery hospital will be aware of your hospital plan ahead of time to ensure a smooth labor and delivery process. When you are ready to make your hospital plan, here are some local Broken Arrow hospitals you may be working with:

• Saint Francis Hospital South 6161 South Yale Avenue Tulsa, OK 74136 918-494-2200

• St. John Center for Women’s Health 1923 S. Utica Ave. Tulsa, OK 74104 918-744-2424

• Hillcrest Hospital South 8801 South 101st E Avenue Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133 918-294-4000

Oklahoma Adoption Laws and Requirements Adoption is a legal process, and each state has its own legal requirements for adoptive and birth parents. Detailed information about adoption laws, qualifications and processes in Broken Arrow and throughout the rest of the state is available on our Oklahoma adoption information page. Below is an overview of some of the regulations impacting adoptive parents and birth parents in Broken Arrow. Birth Parents: Some of the most important adoption laws for prospective birth parents are those regarding consent and relinquishment. Information about executing consent, protecting birth father rights and more is included in our Oklahoma adoption information and can also be found at the Child Welfare Information Gateway. Adoptive Families: Hopeful adoptive parents often wonder what types of adoption professionals they can work with, what adoption expenses they can pay, and even whether they meet the eligibility requirements to adopt in Oklahoma. This information, along with other Oklahoma adoption laws and home study information, is outlined in the adoptive family section of our Oklahoma adoption information.

County Court Information

At the end of the adoption process, every adoption must be legally finalized in court. If you are adopting in Baltimore, Maryland, find information about legal procedures your county by visiting the court pages below:

• Tulsa County
• Wagoner County

Things to Do in Broken Arrow

Throughout the adoption process, you may find yourself spending some time in Broken Arrow, either visiting prospective birth parents or waiting for ICPC clearances. Here are some local sights to enjoy during your time in the area:

• Ray Harral Nature Park
• The Blue Whale
• Broken Arrow Warren Theatre
• Oklahoma Aquarium