Overview
Arise for Children is a 501-C-3 non-profit licensed agency that is small in size and big in heart. Providing sincere and personal service to every family and child in our care is of utmost importance to us. At Arise for Children we are very humbled and grateful to be serving the families brought to us. We also support several orphanages, and know the children entrusted to us. We prayerfully walk this journey to bring the two together.
We are very intentional about maintaining an ethical and loving approach to the adoption process. We are respectful of birth parent values and traditions and match children to their adoptive families accordingly. We are also very intentional about building community as our adopted children come home. We are so blessed to have regular contact and fellowship with our families both before and after their adoption experience.
We are very intentional about maintaining an ethical and loving approach to the adoption process. We are respectful of birth parent values and traditions and match children to their adoptive families accordingly. We are also very intentional about building community as our adopted children come home. We are so blessed to have regular contact and fellowship with our families both before and after their adoption experience.
What Countries Do You Work In?
Presently, we have a cooperative agreement to work in the countries of Ethiopia, China, and Russia. We will prayerfully consider assisting children in other countries as God leads.
What Services Does Arise Offer?
- Pre-Adoptive Consultation
- Pre-Adoptive Education
- Home Study Review
- Dossier Preparation
- International Adoption Facilitation
- Post Placement Consultation
- Post Placement Review
- Workshops for Kids and Parents
- Finalization Consultation and Referral
Are Your Fees Refundable?
Our fees will be non-refundable as they are requested for services rendered. We request fees differently than most agencies with the majority of client fees due toward the end of your adoption process. This is helpful for those clients seeking financial assistance, through loans and grants, as well as a more responsible and secure situation for all families.
Who Qualifies to Adopt?
Arise will place children according to Country guidelines for adoptive families as well as the desires of our international partnering organizations. Currently, we place children into two parent families with active Judeo-Christian faiths. Parents must also agree to pre-adoptive training provided as well as submit an approved home study for our review.
What Financial Aid Resources are Available for Adoption?
Financial Aid Resource Websites
The Abba Fund www.abbafund.org
A Child Waits Foundation
www.achildwaits.org
Christian Advocates of Adoption
www.cafadopt.org
Lifesong for Orphans
www.lifesongfororphans.org
Our Creator’s Hope
www.ourcreatorshope.com
The National Adoption Foundation
www.nafadopt.org
Show Hope
www.showhope.org
Naomi’s Fund
www.naomisfund.com
Is Arise For Children, Haque Approved?
We are very supportive and encouraged by the implementation of the Hague. We are presently in the process of achieving Hague approval and have established our agency based on Hague standards.
Professional Affiliations and License
Licensed Child Placing Agency in the State of Kentucky
Member of the Joint Council www.jcics.org
Member of COA www.coanet.org
Member of Kentucky Adoption Coalition www.kentuckyadoptioncoalition.org
Member of Louisville Orphan Care http://www.louisvilleorphancare.com/about/
Member of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption http://www.ccainstitute.org
In addition, our director, Susan Killeen, is licensed as a professional therapist in the state of Kentucky with 12 years of experience providing child and family therapy.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid Resource Websites
The Abba Fund www.abbafund.org
A Child Waits Foundation
www.achildwaits.org
Christian Advocates of Adoption
www.cafadopt.org
Lifesong for Orphans
www.lifesongfororphans.org
Our Creator’s Hope
www.ourcreatorshope.com
The National Adoption Foundation
www.nafadopt.org
Show Hope
www.showhope.org
Naomi’s Fund
www.naomisfund.com
Services
Arise for Children, Inc. is a non-profit, licensed child placing agency that was born out of an orphan advocacy program called Project G.L.O.W. As a licensed agency we are able to provide child placement services to families throughout the United States. We also provide educational and counseling services to the adoptive community regardless of a family's choice of placement agency. It is our hope that you will be steadfast in your faith, hope, and love as God arises in victory for your family.
We are happy to provide the following services:
We are happy to provide the following services:
- Pre-Adoptive Consultation
- Pre-Adoptive Education
- Home Study Review
- Dossier Preparation
- International Adoption Facilitation
- Post Placement Consultation
- Post Placement Review
- Workshops for Kids and Parents
- Finalization Consultation and Referral
Post Placement
what happens after the adoption...child's health...info on finalization