Tulsa Adoption & Foster Care Resources

More than simply the Oil Capital of the World, the city of Tulsa, Oklahoma is also an area with plentiful adoption resources. Whether you are an expecting mother from the city or a family adopting from another state, Tulsa has all of the adoption resources you will need.
Read on to find information on Tulsa adoption agencies, home study providers, and other professionals, and visit our Oklahoma adoption page to learn more about the process.

Adoption Agencies and Professionals in Tulsa

Whether you are considering adopting or placing a baby for adoption in Tulsa, the professional you choose to work with can provide the guidance, services and support you need through the adoption process.
Some adoptive and birth parents are most comfortable working with a local or regional adoption agency. The following Tulsa adoption professionals can help you complete your adoption:

Heritage Family Services
Crisis Pregnancy Outreach
Lilyfield Christian Adoption and Foster Care
Adoption Affiliates

Tulsa Foster Care Resources

Parents looking to adopt an older child or provide temporary homes for children can pursue foster care in their home town. In order to be a foster parent in Tulsa, you must meet the following Oklahoma requirements:

Be at least 21 years old
Be in good health
Have no history of child abuse, neglect, or sexual abuse
Have a suitable home and stable income
Complete a home study and background checks
Complete 27 hours of orientation

To learn more about foster care and available children, or to begin the process of becoming licensed, contact one of your nearby foster care professionals:

Oklahoma Department of Human Services
Oklahoma Fosters

Home Study Providers

If you want to adopt a child in Tulsa, you must first find a state-licensed social worker to conduct a home study for you. When you find a home study provider, they will help you through the process of completing a background check, home inspection, and interview to make sure your home is ready for a child.
To get your home study started, contact one of the following Oklahoma home study professionals:
Near Tulsa:

Dillon International
918-749-4600
A full-service international adoption agency, Dillon International can provide home study services for Tulsa families pursuing domestic or international adoption.
Adoption Home Studies of Tulsa
918-260-0841
With the help of social worker Shay Patterson, you can complete your home study with a professional right in the Tulsa area.

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 Tulsa

If you are an expectant mother pursuing adoption, you will need to consider your hospital plan as your due date approaches. As a prospective birth mother, you can work with your adoption specialist and healthcare provider to determine the type of labor and delivery experience you want to have.
When you are ready to begin creating your hospital plan, here are some Tulsa area hospitals that may be able to assist you:

Saint Francis Hospital
6161 South Yale Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74136
918-494-2200
Hillcrest Hospital South
8801 South 101st E Avenue
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133
918-294-4000
St. John Medical Center
1923 South Utica Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74104
918-744-2424
OSU Medical Center
744 West 9th Street
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74127
918-599-1000

Oklahoma Adoption Laws and Requirements

If you are pursuing adoption, you should become aware of the laws that regulate the adoption process and protect the rights of everyone involved. To learn more about the details of adoption regulations and requirements, visit our page on How to Adopt in Oklahoma. For an overview on adoption laws pertaining to birth parents and adoptive families, read the sections below.
Birth Parents:
In order for a child to be legally adopted, the rights of both birth parents must be terminated. Oklahoma consent laws require that a mother gives birth before she can legally terminate her parental rights. This protects you from prematurely making a final, legally binding decision.
The father of the child may consent to the adoption before the adoption takes place. If he cannot be located or you cannot obtain his consent for another reason, speak to your adoption professional about your options.
Adoptive Families:
In Oklahoma, the basic requirements for adoption eligibility determine who is allowed to adopt a child in the state. Additionally, your adoption professional may have its own set of requirements that you must meet in order to work with them. Other criteria for eligibility can include age, marital status, or religious affiliation. If you have any concerns about your adoption eligibility, speak to your professional.

County Court Information

All adoptions must be finalized in court before they are legally recognized. This usually takes place about six months after you take your baby home, and your adoption professional will give you more information closer to the date of your finalization. In the meantime, you can visit the following county court clerk pages for more information on court proceedings in your area:

Things to Do in Tulsa

If you adopt a child in Tulsa from another state, you will have to remain in the state of Oklahoma for 7-10 business days to wait for legal clearance. In the meantime, you can find some of the following things to do in Tulsa: