Rock Hill Adoption & Foster Care Resources

If you are thinking about starting the adoption process in Rock Hill, South Carolina, either as a woman facing an unplanned pregnancy or as a hopeful parent looking to adopt a child, you are likely wondering about adoption laws, professionals and resources near you.
Below, find the information you need about local adoption agencies, home study providers and other Rock Hill adoption and foster care resources.

Adoption Agencies and Adoption Professionals in Rock Hill

Your adoption professional can provide a variety of adoption services, including counseling, education, assistance with finding a match, and guidance through each step of the process. These professionals have offices in Rock Hill and can provide detailed information about adoption in your area:

• The Law Offices of James Fletcher Thompson, LLC
• Christian Family Services
• Christian Adoption Services
• Saint Mary International Adoptions
• Dempsey Law
• Dove Murphy Law Group

Foster Care Professionals in Rock Hill

If you are interested in adopting through the foster care system or providing temporary care as a foster parent, you must meet certain state requirements and become licensed through a local foster care agency. In South Carolina, prospective foster parents must meet certain age requirements and undergo a background check and home study process.
To learn more about the requirements and steps to become a foster parent in Rock Hill, contact a foster care professional in your area:

• York County Department of Social Services
• South Carolina Mentor
• Elon Homes & Schools for Children

Additional South Carolina foster care information is available on our Adoption in South Carolina page.

Home Study Providers in Rock Hill

Before an adoption or foster care placement can be made in South Carolina, the prospective parents must complete an approved home study. The home study is an important step in every adoption and foster care process that assesses parents’ ability to provide a stable, nurturing home to a child.
When you are ready to begin the adoption home study, contact a South Carolina home study provider near you:

• Adoption Matters, Inc. (SC)
  843-480-2111
  Adoption Matters, Inc. is a nonprofit child placing agency licensed in North Carolina and South Carolina. The agency offers home studies and post-placement supervision in addition to options counseling, stepparent adoptions and supportive counseling for all members of the adoption triad.
• Carolina Adoption Services
  800-632-9312
  Carolina Adoption Services (CAS) is licensed to provide adoption home study services in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.

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

Hospitals in Rock Hill

As an expectant mother pursuing adoption, you will have the opportunity to plan your hospital stay when the baby arrives. When making your hospital plan, consider where you would like to give birth, who you want to see in the delivery room, how much time you want to spend with the adoptive family, and more.
As you consider your hospital plan, find information about Rock Hill hospitals below:

• Piedmont Medical Center
  222 S. Herlong Ave.
  Rock Hill, SC 29732
  803-329-1234
• Rock Hill GYN&OB
  1721 Ebenezer Road, Suite 145
  Rock Hill, SC 29732
  803-328-2401

Laws and Qualifications to Adopt in Rock Hill

An attorney is required in every adoption to ensure the adoption follows all South Carolina laws and requirements. Your attorney can explain the legal adoption process and ensure all of your rights are protected. However, many adoptive and birth parents are interested in learning more about adoption laws, rules and regulations. Here, find an overview of the adoption regulations impacting adoptive and birth parents in Rock Hill.
Birth Parents                                             
It is important for birth parents to be aware of their rights during the adoption process, especially when it comes to consent and relinquishment. If you are making an adoption plan for your baby in Rock Hill, get the information you need about paternity, consent and more here.
For Adoptive Parents
To be eligible to adopt in Rock Hill, you must meet certain qualifications and complete the South Carolina home study process. Throughout the adoption process, you must adhere to state laws regulating adoption expenses, adoption finalization, advertising and more. These laws are outlined here.
County Courts
Following the birth parents’ consent and the adoption placement, every adoption must be finalized in court. Your adoption professional can assist you through the finalization process. Find additional information about finalizing an adoption in York County.

Things to do in Rock Hill

If you are traveling to Rock Hill to adopt, there are many ways to spend your time in the area. Whether you are visiting your baby’s birth parents or waiting for ICPC paperwork to be processed, here are some places to visit around Rock Hill:

• Glencairn Gardens
• Fountain Park
• Museum of York County
• Main Street Children’s Museum
• Ebenezer Park