Interested in Adopting

On your adoption journey you will experience a variety of emotions. A majority of our staff have personal experience with infertility and adoption. We truly get it. This empathetic perspective guides us as we help you navigate the complexities of the adoption process.

Gateway Woods Adoption Process

Contact Gateway Woods.
Submit an adoption application.
Meet with a member of our adoption team.
Gather supporting documents for Home Study.
Complete required training
Home Visit.
Review and Sign Home Study.
Home Study approved and wait list ready.

Match.
Placement.
Post placement observation and support.
Adoption Finalization.
Ongoing support as needed.

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Domestic vs. Intercountry

With over 20 years of adoption experience, our staff is able to provide quality adoption services to families seeking to adopt domestically or through intercountry adoption.

Domestic Adoption

Our domestic adoption program is full-service. We provide home study services, post placement reporting and support, matching and placement services, as well as any other assistance you may need throughout your adoption journey. Domestic adoption generally involves adopting an infant, but we also provide home studies for a variety of circumstances. Our wait list is free and only open to families who receive a home study through Gateway Woods. If you choose, you may take your home study to another provider to be matched with an infant or embryo for adoption.

Intercountry Adoption

Within our intercountry adoption program, we provide home study services and post placement reporting and support. We work with other accredited agencies operating in various countries who are able to match families with children needing a forever home. Intercountry adoption generally involves adopting an older child.

Testimonials

"It was a pleasure working with all of the Gateway Woods Adoption staff through our second adoption journey. Gateway's services and ethics were of the highest order! Thank you for all you do for adoptive families!"

"We love working with Gateway! Each staff member we have encountered has been so kind, helpful, and professional."

"We have had a wonderful experience with Gateway Woods in all areas of our adoption experience! You are doing great work! Thank you!"

Fees & Payment

Indiana

Domestic

Home Study & Adoption Training $2,000
Home Study Update $550
Post Placement Visit & Report $300
Placement Fee $20,000 (Excluding birth mother expenses)
Additional Adoption Home Study $1000

Intercountry

Home study & Adoption Training $2,300
Home Study Update $550
Post placement Visit & Report $325
Second Adoption Home Study $1,150

Other Charges

Self-matching support services for domestic adoption $100/hr

Illinois