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Laramie Adoption & Foster Care Resources

Downtown Laramie, Wyoming
Whether you are a hopeful parent seeking to adopt or a pregnant woman considering an adoption plan, there are many local adoption and foster care resources in Laramie. The following provides information about local adoption agencies, home study providers and other adoption services in and around Laramie, Wyoming.
Additional resources for expectant mothers and adoptive parents throughout the state are included in our Wyoming adoption information.

Adoption Agencies and Professionals in Laramie

Whether you are a pregnant mother or a family hoping to adopt, your first step in the adoption process will be choosing a professional. If you are ready to start the process and looking for the right professional, you can start your search by visiting the pages of the following Wyoming agencies and professionals:

Laramie Foster Care Resources

To be a foster parent in Laramie, couples and individuals must meet the requirements of the state and their chosen agency. For prospective foster parents in Wyoming, that means you must meet the following requirements:

  • Be at least 21 years of age
  • Be in good physical and emotional health
  • Show proof of financial stability
  • Pass criminal and child abuse background checks

If you are interested in becoming a foster family, contact a local foster care organization:

Home Study Providers

The home study signifies that you are officially ready to adopt a child. During this assessment, a social worker will conduct a background check, visit your home, and interview the members of your household to make sure your home is safe for a baby.
The home study can take up to a few months, so it is recommended that you begin as soon as possible. See the sections below for information on Wyoming-licensed home study providers:

  • Wyoming & Colorado Children’s Society
    307-632-7619
    Licensed in Wyoming, this adoption service provider can work with families all across the state on home studies and have over 100 years of combined experience.
  • Catholic Charities of Wyoming
    1-800-788-4606
    In addition to providing counseling and other adoption services for families and birth mothers, this branch of Catholic Charities also has state-licensed home study providers.

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

Hospitals near Laramie

One of the most emotional parts of the adoption process, both for birth parents and adoptive families, is the time spent in the hospital when the baby is born. It is entirely up to the birth mother to decide how she would like her hospital stay to go.
If you are making an adoption plan for your baby, you will work with your adoption professional and your delivery hospital to ensure everything happens exactly as you want it to. When you are ready to begin creating your hospital plan, the following Laramie area hospitals may be able to assist you:

Wyoming Adoption Laws and Requirements

All adoptions taking place in Laramie must comply with Wyoming adoption laws. State adoption laws regulate many steps in the adoption process, and it is important to work with your adoption professional or adoption attorney to ensure your adoption is legally valid.
To learn more about Wyoming adoption laws, visit our Wyoming adoption page. For an overview of the legal processes that impact birth parents and adoptive families, read the following sections.
Birth Parents:
To protect your rights throughout the adoption process, there are several Wyoming laws in place regulating adoption consent, relinquishment, paternity establishment, and more. Find this information, along with other Wyoming adoption laws, in our state adoption information or at the Child Welfare Information Gateway.
Adoptive Families:
As you begin considering adoption in the Laramie area, you should become familiar with Wyoming adoption requirements. Wyoming laws regulate who is eligible to adopt, how much money can be spent on an adoption, how advertising may be used in connection with adoption, and more.  For specific information, you can speak to your adoption professional.

County Court Information

Approximately six months after taking their baby home, an adoptive family must legally finalize their adoption in court. If you are waiting to finalize your adoption, your adoption specialist or attorney will provide you with more information before you appear in court.
For more information on court proceedings in your area, you can visit the official Albany county website.

Things to Do in Laramie

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

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