Catholic Charities commits itself to the philosophy that every child has a right to a permanent loving home.  Our efforts are directed toward finding a family for any child in need of a home, regardless of the special needs that may be involved.
 
Adoption Services are provided for those seeking to open their homes and hearts to adoptable children. Families are especially needed for older children, children of minority or mixed racial heritage, and children with special medical needs. 

Our services include:

• Adoption Home Studies
• Pre and post placement services for adoptive families
• Services to birth parents
• Counseling which is available to the adopted child, adoptive parents, and birth parents before and after adoptive placement.
  

Fee Scale for Post Adoption Services

• Counseling - $50.00 per hour
• Medical Information from Record - $25.00
• Search for Birth Parents (if adopted from CCI) - $100 per each birth parent
• Search for Birth Parent (if adopted privately) $300.00
• Non identifying history from Record - $50.00

Maternity Services provide caring and hope during unplanned pregnancies by exploring choices and decision-making. Confidential counseling is provided on  alternatives to abortion, exploring parenting options, family support, and adoption services. Referrals for medical care, housing assistance, and other resources are provided on a case by case basis.

Infant Foster Care for children awaiting adoption is also part of our ministry to children.  If you would like to become a foster care parent, please contact the adoption program.

For more information or answers to adoption, questions please contact:

Catholic Charities
Adoption/Maternity/Infant Foster Care Program
200 North Congress Street, Suite 100
Jackson, MS 39201

Ph: 601-960-8649
Fx: 601-960-8657