Adoption Statistics

The Average Wait Time

The average wait time from when a prospective adoptive family completes all of their pre-adoption paperwork and a child is placed in their home is 12 months.
 

Placements Per Year

Average number of placements a year = 28
 

Wait Times for Adoptive Parents

0-6 Months        47%
6-12 Months      32%
12-18 Months    10%
18-24 Months    6%
2-2 ½ Years      4%
 
These statistics are based on a 5 year average.  For more detailed statistics, please request an Adoptive Parent Inquiry Packet or Birth Parent Inquiry Packet.