Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers

The Maine Children's Home has placed children in loving adoptive homes since 1899. We are a comprehensive adoption agency, offering professional services and support to all members of the adoption triad which includes adoptive parents, birth parents, and adoptees. Since adoption is a life-long commitment, we firmly believe in an educational process that allows you to make informed decisions. The Maine Children's Home also believes in making a life-long commitment to the families it serves. Our caring staff members are here to guide you through the entire process and to support you long after the adoption has taken place.

In-State Infant Adoption Program Steps: 1. Orientation to the agency and its services 2. Pre-application interview 3. Application to the program 4. Adoption education classes 5. Written home study and updates as needed 6. Pre-placement coordination 7. Birth parent services (counseling) 8. Placement and supervision 9. Post placement supervision 10. Finalization of the adoption, generally six months after placement 11. Post adoption services; International Adoption Program Steps: 1. Orientation to the agency and its services 2. Pre-application interview 3. Application to the program 4. Educational study group participation 5. Written home study and updates as needed 6. Pre-placement coordination and networking with international adoption agencies 7. Interstate Compact services if necessary 8. Post-placement supervision 9. Finalization of the adoption 10. Post adoption services.