Topeka Adoption & Foster Care Resources

If you’re a pregnant woman or hopeful parent considering adoption in Topeka, Kansas, knowing where to start can be difficult. What does adoption entail? How does it work? Where can you find the professional help you need?

Fortunately, you’ve come to the right place. If you live in or near Topeka, the following guide will provide you with a collection of local adoption agencies, foster care professionals, home study providers, and more.

Start your Topeka adoption journey now with one of the professionals listed below.

Below, we’ve listed both national and local professionals that serve the state of Kansas. We’ve included the local offices of these professionals, where applicable.

Domestic Adoption Agencies in Topeka, Kansas

Whether you are a pregnant woman or a family hoping to adopt an infant, your first step in the Topeka adoption process will be choosing a professional.

Full-service adoption agencies can provide the full-range of service you need, including personalized case management and support, financial assistance for pregnant women, advertising for adoptive parents and more. They can even connect you with support groups for giving children up for adoption in Topeka, Kansas.

Whether you’re ready to start your adoption or still want to learn more, you should contact one of these adoption agencies in Topeka, Kansas:

• American Adoptions

7500 W. 110th St., Suite 500

Overland Park, KS 66210

• Adoption & Beyond

16236 Metcalf Ave.

Overland Park, KS 66085

• Lifeline Children’s Services

2041 S.W. McAlister Ave.

Topeka, KS 66604

• ANA Adoptions
• Nightlight Christian Adoptions

Foster Care and Adoption Professionals in Topeka

If you are hoping to become foster parents or complete a foster care adoption in Topeka, you must first meet your state’s foster care requirements. In order to pursue foster care in Kansas, you must:

• Complete basic background checks
• Pass a home study
• Complete the 30-hour PS-MAPP training program

To learn more about the foster care process or start your Topeka foster care and adoption journey, contact one of these nearby professionals:

• Kansas Department for Children and Families

555 S. Kansas Ave.

Topeka, KS 66603

• Adopt Kansas Kids

3545 S.W. Fifth St.

Topeka, KS 66601

• KVC Adoptions

21350 W. 153rd St.

Olathe, KS 66061

International Adoption Agencies in Topeka, Kansas

Want to adopt a child from another country? International adoption in Topeka is possible — but you’ll need to work with the right professionals.

Start with one of the Hague-certified adoption agencies below. They can answer your questions and guide you through a safe, ethical and legal adoption from another country:

• Holt International

5330 College Blvd.

Leawood, KS 66211

• Lifeline Children’s Services

2041 S.W. McAlister Ave.

Topeka, KS 66604

• Nightlight Christian Adoptions

Adoption Attorneys in Topeka, Kansas

An adoption attorney is required for every Topeka adoption process. Your adoption attorney will represent your rights and interests from start to finish, ensuring that you follow state and local laws and regulations. You cannot complete an adoption in Topeka, KS, without legal representation.

Contact any of these adoption attorneys in Topeka, Kansas, to learn more about their services:

• Kevin Kenney, Attorney at Law

7301 Mission Road

Prairie Village, KS 66208

• Austin K. Vincent, Attorney at Law

2222 SE Pennsylvania Ave.

Topeka, KS 66605

• Mindy B. Reynolds

505 S.W. Van Buren St.

Topeka, KS 66603

• Adoption Services Law Group

1620 S.W. Washburn Ave.

Topeka, KS, 66604

Topeka Adoption Home Study Providers

The adoption home study process determines whether an adoptive family’s home is safe and ready for a child. It requires a state-licensed social worker to conduct a background check, a home inspection, and a series of interviews. All adoptive parents must complete this step before they can receive placement of a child.

Because the home study can take up to a few months, we recommend that you get started as soon as possible. Learn more by contacting one of the following Kansas-licensed adoption home study providers:

• American Adoptions

7500 W. 110th St., Suite 500

Overland Park, KS 66210

• Adoption & Beyond

16236 Metcalf Ave.

Overland Park, KS 66085

• Holt International

5330 College Blvd.

Leawood, KS 66211

Hospitals & Prenatal Care in Topeka

If you are a pregnant woman considering “giving your baby up” for adoption in Topeka, you will want to work with an adoption professional every step of the way. They will help you determine your adoption plan, which includes planning your hospital stay.

By creating a hospital plan, you can let those involved in your adoption know how you want the big day to proceed and who you want to be there with you. You will also decide where you want to deliver, so consider these local options:

• St. Francis Health
  1700 S.W. Seventh St.
  Topeka, Kansas 66606

• Stormont-Vail Healthcare
  1500 S.W. 10th Ave.
  Topeka, Kansas 66604

Topeka County District Courts

Before an adoption in Topeka is complete, it must be finalized in court (or, in some cases, over the phone or video chat). This hearing usually occurs six months after an adoptive parent receives placement of a child.

Your adoption professional will help you prepare for your personal adoption finalization. In the meantime, visit the Shawnee County Court website for more information on court proceedings in your area.

Things to Do in Topeka

When parents adopt in a state other than their home state, they must remain in the prospective birth mother’s state for 7–10 days to wait for legal clearance, per ICPC regulations. Other adoptive parents and birth parents choose to spend time together before and after placement, as part of their open adoption relationship.

If you find yourself spending some time in the capitol during your adoption, there are plenty of fun activities to check out:

• Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site
• Kansas State Capitol
• Topeka Zoo