Overview of Services

Home Study Services

• Domestic Infant home studies:  for the adoption of infants within the United States
• Waiting Child home studies:  for the adoption of older children waiting in foster care

Post Adoption Services

• Connections: Confidential, intermediary search and reunion services for adoptees and biological family members
• Individual and family counseling
• Facilitation of contact agreements between adoptive families and birth families

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Services for Parents

• Free referrals of all regulated child care providers in Salt Lake and Tooele counties
• Free “Your Guide to Choosing Quality Child Care” booklet
• Information on licensing and access to financial assistance
• Information in English or Spanish
• Summer Activity Guide
• Free online referrals

Services for Providers

• Training to improve age-appropriate practices, child development, health and safety, and business skills
• On-site technical assistance
• Provider training in English and Spanish
• Financial help available to new providers
• Resource Lending Library

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Services

• Twelve-week informational support groups
• Newsletters
• Friend-2-Friend monthly support groups
• Children’s groups
• Family fun activities
• Assistance in obtaining community resources
• Relative adoptions

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Services

• Personal visits – A parent educator will share age-appropriate parenting information, help you learn to observe your child, and talk about concerns.
• Screenings – Assess your child’s development including health, hearing, and vision.
• Resource Network – Link your family to other community services.

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