What are post placement reports?
Most countries require post placement reports to be submitted after their child has been adopted and has lived with their adoptive families. The reports need to be written by a licensed social worker. The reports include information on the child's physical and emotional development as well as a summary of their progress or issues of adjustment that they may be dealing with. The report also includes 10-15 pictures of the child that represent their new life as a member of your family. To receive information on your chosen country's post placement requirements, please read the information on our international adoption programs pages or ask one of our consultants. Once you submit your adoption contract your caseworker will inform you of the necessary post placement requirements for your chosen country.
Why are post placement reports important?
The importance of post placement reports cannot be overstated. They are vital to the future of adoption. The reports provide the child's birth country with vital information on the child's development and progress in adjusting to his or her new family and country. Adoption officials and political leaders from the country are able to keep a record of the child's adjustment and information stating that they are receiving appropriate care and protection from their new parents.
The refusal of parents to submit post placement reports have caused the slow down or in some cases the shut down of adoptions from certain countries. Parents who do not complete and submit their post placement reports put other parents in jeopardy of completing their adoptions. The U.S. State Department strongly urges parents to comply with their child's birth country's post placement requirements. Please go to the state department website to read more about the importance of these reports.
Adoption ARK requires parents to comply with post placement regulations in our adoption contract. If you had completed your Post Placement report please send two notarized and apostilled originals and one copy along with pictures to Adoption ARK, 830 Buffalo Grove Road, Suite 103, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089. If you have any questions, please e-mail postplacement@adoptionark.org attn: Liana. We would like to receive your report a month before its due date in the country.
Will post placement reports jeopardize my adoption?
NO, your report will not effect your adoption in any manner; just the opposite is true. Not turning in a report sends a signal to the agency and the birth country that something may be wrong and trying to be concealed. If you are having issues with your child or having difficulty with adjustments yourself, we strongly encourage you to contact us so we may assist you in finding the appropriate help you need for you and your child. Remember, adoption is a process that doesn't end when the child comes home. Many parents experience varying degrees of adjustment issues and we are here to help you.
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