Issues Families Consider When Beginning the Adoption Process

AGE
Ametz has no age restriction for adopting families at the present time. However, placement agencies and international governments have their own rules.

MARITAL STATUS
Ametz does not have marital requirements. We work with couples and singles.

ILLNESS
While past diagnosis or treatment of a medical or psychiatric illness does not preclude a person from adopting, a doctor’s letter with particulars of the history of the illness, treatment and diagnosis, as well as the doctor’s recommendation will be necessary for the homestudy at Ametz. Adoption placement agencies and/or international governments may require documentation and/or place additional limitations on your options.

PAST ARREST
Criminal clearances are run on all prospective adopting Ametz couples and singles. In addition, Ametz requires affidavits regarding a history or allegations of child abuse or neglect, or arrest as part of the homestudy process. For international adoptions, USCIS (formerly INS) requires FBI fingerprint clearances. All arrests appear on these clearances, whether there was a conviction or dismissal of charges was the end result.

RELIGIOUS ISSUES
Ametz has no religious requirements or restrictions. We work with families of all religious backgrounds.

ALREADY HAVE CHILDREN
Family size does not influence Ametz’s work with a couple or single parent. However, placement agencies, international governments or birth parents may consider this when deciding to place a child in your home.

CANNOT TRAVEL
Inability or reluctance to travel limits your adoption options, but will not prevent you from adopting.