Orem Adoption and Foster Care Resources

If you are thinking about starting the adoption process in Orem, Utah, 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 Orem adoption and foster care resources.

Adoption Agencies and Adoption Professionals in Orem

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 Orem and can provide detailed information about adoption in your area:

• Utah Adoption Specialists
• Children’s Service Society

Foster Care Professionals in Orem

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.
To learn more about the requirements and steps to become a foster parent in Orem, contact a foster care professional in your area:

• Utah Foster Care
• Child Family Services

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

Home Study Providers in Orem

Before an adoption or foster care placement can be made in Utah, 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 Utah home study provider near you:

• Children's Service Society 
  801-335-7444
  Children's Service Society helps families throughout Utah with their home study and post-placement needs.
• Utah Adoption Specialists 
  801-900-5770
  Utah Adoption Specialists provides home study and post-placement services for families throughout Utah.

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

Hospitals in Orem

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 Orem hospitals below:

• Orem Community Hospital
  331 N 400 W
  Orem, UT 84057
  801-226-7831
• Timpanogos Regional Hospital
  750 W 800 North
  Orem, UT 84057
  801-714-6000

Laws and Qualifications to Adopt in Orem

An attorney is required in every adoption to ensure the adoption follows all Utah 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 Orem.
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 Orem, get the information you need about paternity, consent and more here.
For Adoptive Parents
To be eligible to adopt in Orem, you must meet certain qualifications and complete the Utah 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 Utah County.

Things to do in Orem

If you are traveling to Orem 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 Orem:

• Murdock Canal Trail
• Mount Timpanogos Park
• Hale Center Theater Orem