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For most of you, this has been a long
journey. Infertility is an emotionally and physically draining
ordeal. The outcome is often devastating.
Now, you are turning to adoption and wondering what lies
ahead. I have some good news! In our experience, those adoptive
parents who embark on this process (and don't give up) will
be successful. The paperwork may seem never ending and there
will be many "ups" and "downs," but
in the end, you will achieve your dream of a child or children
to love and cherish.
Our staff will be there to help you through each step of
your adoption. We have years and years of experience. Many
of us are adoptive parents and can share with you our first-hand
knowledge and heart-felt support.
About AAA Partners in Adoption
AAA Partners in Adoption (PIA) has been a licensed, non-profit,
child-placing adoption agency since July 1, 1994. Our main
home office is located in Alpharetta, Georgia - (770) 844-2080.
We also have a central Georgia office in Macon Area 1-800-516-1080, a Tidewater office in Savannah 1-800-516-1080,
and a North Georgia office in Rome 1-800-516-1080. In addition,
we have social workers in all other areas of the metro district
and throughout the state of Georgia. PIA welcomes all prospective
adoptive parents regardless of race, creed, national origin
or sexual orientation.
What we can offer our families
In order to adopt either domestically or internationally,
all families will need a home study. A home study looks
like a 'term paper' on you. You will need to collect and
provide to PIA references, birth and marriage certificates,
etc. You will have several meetings with a social worker.
The home study is not a test and should not be viewed with
fear. If you are an intact individual, if married you have
a loving relationship and if you can financially support
a child, you should do well. Even a criminal record or significant
health issue, in most cases, will not affect the eventual
outcome of the home study. Just be open and honest so that
we can assist you appropriately.
By the time you have completed the home study, you should
have chosen a domestic or international adoption plan. PIA
has the following Adoption Programs to offers its families:
 Infant
Caucasian or African American Domestic Adoption Program,
Infant
and toddler International Programs,
Dare
to Love (Free adoption program placing older children, minority
race children, and sibling groups).
Please review the enclosed brochures about our various programs.
If you would like to learn more, please call PIA directly
at 770-844-2080 or visit our web site at http://www.aaapia.org/
Services after your Adoption
Once a child has been placed in your home, the state of
Georgia or the foreign government in the country from which
you adopt requires certain follow-up visits to see how you
and your child are progressing. These visits are not meant
to be intrusive, but helpful for several reasons. For instance,
the foreign government receiving a follow-up report and
pictures will be assured that your child is faring well.
They will want to continue placing children for adoption
with our U.S. families. Secondly, our staff is there to
be a resource. Perhaps you are having difficulty handling
questions about the adoption, your child's history, etc.
We can help you with those answers.
In closing, we are very enthused that you have contacted
AAA Partners in Adoption, and we are committed to your success
in whatever adoption plans you choose. Good luck!
Sincerely,
Melissa Clause, Executive Director
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