AD-IN INC, Adoptions of Indiana

AOI is a child centered organization that puts every once of energy into supporting the children, families, birth families and adoption community. When I saw how progressive they are in their approach to not only the process but also their role in the lives of everyone involved, I knew I wanted to be involved. AOI is an unwavering advocate for women, children and families and our community is enriched greatly with the strong support of this organization.

Adoptions of Indiana truly strives to make a difference in their community. They selflessly put women first in the adoption process, and make their volunteers feel valued.

As an employee for the past 20 years, I can say it’s been a true joy and blessing to work for this organization. I’ve worked with amazing staff over the years, and had the privilege to walk alongside some incredible families. At the heart this organization is the Director, and her compassion and dedication are unmatched.

As a client-to-board member, Adoptions of Indiana prioritizes the health of children and their birth families first. This drew my husband and me to them when selecting an agency to use for adoption. We wanted an agency that took the desires, needs, and health of the birth families (especially the mothers) into account when selecting a family to place a child with. AOI exceeded every expectation and we had the adoptive family feel included every step of the way. We were also taught how to approach our child's birth family with respect, love, and empathy. As a board member, I can't think of a better organization to be part of. I now get to help make important decisions that benefit these beautiful mothers, fathers, babies, and adoptive parents. My work as a board member fills my cup and soul.

AOI is truly a child-centric agency - honoring birth families while also supporting adoptive families. They take pride in their heartfelt work and are deeply committed to their cause.

AOI is a great place to work and is very family-friendly! They value their employees and their needs as well as the needs of their clients. They work hard to maintain strong ethics and make each client feel valued.

Adoptions of Indiana has helped with three homes studies and one homestead update. They were always quick to answer any questions and talk through concerns they had throughout the process. The education was very good and we felt prepared to adopt. Our social worker was also efficient and thorough. We highly recommend them!

We used Adoptions of Indiana for our home study (and are currently active with them for our adoption as well) and cannot recommend them enough. We have had an amazing experience working with their team. We primarily have worked with Liz and Jennifer and can say they have made this journey so enjoyable for us. They are dependable, knowledgable, and kind. We were warned how challenging the home study process is, but we truly enjoyed every meeting we were able to have with the team. We felt they prepared us thoroughly for our future adoption and even helped us heal from our past experiences in our journey to parenthood. We love them so much and will definitely work with them again!

I used Adoptions of Indiana for my home study. The first person that made the decision to go with them for my home study was Liz. She made sure, I knew everything that was involved in the process. The online portal is really easy to work through. Jennifer is thorough and a real pleasure to work with - very compassionate and understanding. I highly recommend Adoptions of Indiana for your home study needs.

As prospective adoptive parents, we have found Adoptions of Indiana an excellent agency. They have been with us through every step of the adoptive home study process, helping us with all of our questions and providing us with the education we need and want to be responsive and thoughtful adoptive parents. They have been transparent and up front with all the information, and we trust them to help us find the situation that is right for us. We love that they are woman-focused, giving expectant birth mothers non-judgemental counseling to come to the best decision for them. Our caseworker is phenomenal, and all of the staff we've come in contact with have been friendly, helpful, and kind.

Adoption is the hardest journey. It encapsulates all the humanistic highs and lows and everything in between. Adoptions of Indiana is the organization that enables hopeful intended parent(s) the ability to navigate a journey that can be full of winding, rugged paths that lead to the success, resulting in making a family complete.

Working with Allison and Madison at AoI has been the best experience! There are never questions that go unanswered. They both are caring, compassionate, understanding, and empathetic. The teamwork between them to meet the needs of both the biological and bibliographical parents are the perfect combination. I feel like while we never met prior to the adoption journey, they have been friends of the family all along. If you're looking for an agency that is family-oriented, patient, informative, provides excellent education and support, and most importantly works for you and not against you, AoI is where you want to be.

There are several options intended families can choose to navigate this journey. I am beyond thankful that I chose Adoptions of Indiana to be the compass and guide.

We used Adoptions of Indiana for our home study. The process was clear and communication was prompt. The online portal is really easy to work through. Jennifer is thorough and a real pleasure to work with - very compassionate and understanding. She was available to answer questions and provide guidance after we were matched with an expectant mother. I highly recommend Adoptions of Indiana to both expectant mothers and adoptive families.

I cannot speak highly enough of this wonderful organization! It is because of them that my daughter found her way home to me,l. They were kind, encouraging, knowledgeable and supportive every step of the way. The entire staff is responsive and courteous. I cannot thank them enough for all of there expertise and guidance during my adoption process! It is greatly appreciated.

We're forever grateful to team at AOI for helping us grow our family. Meg, Jennifer and team are a joy to work with and have walked us through every step of this amazing adoption journey (for the second time!) and provided the support that we needed. We love AOI's dedication to education and relationship building.

Adoptions of Indiana is such an amazing, child-centered nonprofit to work for. Our staff is filled with kind, compassionate, and caring ladies that truly have everyone's best interest at heart. Meg Sterchi, our Executive Director, is not only a fantastic leader, she leads by example and wears her heart on her sleeve.

The thing that I feel sets us apart from other adoption agencies is the love and care for our expectant/birth mothers who are experiencing trauma. These ladies truly matter to us. Everyone in the adoption triad is important!

I began working for Adoptions of Indiana in January of this year.
I get to see behind the scenes, and can honestly say, I have never work with such a caring, well informed group of people.
They know adoption inside and out, and serve the adoption this community with such compassion. I am so proud to represent this agency.

As a staff member, AOI provides an environment that is welcoming, collaborative, and supportive. Adoptions of Indiana seeks to actively support every member of the adoption triad- adoptive families, adoptees, and expectant/ birth mothers. Adoption has many complexities, and it is important to find an agency that cares deeply about supporting each of these crucial members of the adoption triad. AOI is genuinely who they say they are, and they value prioritizing families at any time and any day. I am looking forward to continuing my career at AOI as I have grown and learned so much from the people I am working with on a daily basis. I recommend AOI to all people as they are met with passion and unwavering support.

Adoptions of Indiana made our dream of having a family come true. Meg, Jennifer and Allison all provided outstanding support, education, and guidance. They stuck with us through thick and thin, and they were always available whenever we needed anything. I cannot imagine what our journey would have been like with any other agency or firm. The AOI team became an extended family for us, and we are so grateful for their professionalism and child-first mentality. We value the support and education they provide to birth parents and prospective adoptive parents, and they truly walk the walk when it comes to striving for the best outcome for the child. We highly recommend AOI to birth moms and prospective adoptive families. Whatever your journey will be, the AOI team will be with you every step of the way!

We were asked to adopt a child 12 weeks prior to due date and Adoptions of Indiana made it all happen in PLENTY of time. So professional and compassionate and wonderful to work with. I cannot say enough good things!!!

We used Adoptions of Indiana for home study and post placement services as part of our adoption process. We can't say enough good things about them and had a wonderful experience. We felt well informed, supported, and educated as we went through the process. AOI and our social worker helped ensure our adoption process went smoothly. We would use them again without hesitation.

From the first conversation we knew AOI was the right fit for our adoption journey. The biggest things that stood out to us were the attention to educating waiting families and the child centered approach to newborns and their birth parents. The entire team made us feel like family and were close by for every step that led us to August.

Adoptions of Indiana has been such a blessing for our family. They provided us with amazing support every step of our bumpy adoption journey, not to mention the incredible support and education they provided each of the birth parents we were matched with along the way.

Being child centered was so important to us when choosing our agency, and they place the child at the center of everything they do. We are eternally grateful to them for helping us every step of the way.

Our experience with Adoptions of Indiana was outstanding, from start to finish. Each and every interaction with the caring people who work there was uplifting, supportive, and encouraging. They were honest with us, and earned our full trust quickly. We cannot recommend them highly enough. They are an outstanding organization that is truly child-centered, and have the highest integrity through and through.

We highly recommend Adoptions of Indiana! Prior to working with them, we went to information sessions for four other agencies and not one felt like the best fit. Five minutes into Adoptions of Indiana's information meeting, we knew this was the agency for us. The staff members were so welcoming and immediately made us feel at home.

Amy, Jennifer, Meg and Amber were with us every step of the way and were always available to answer questions. They are very knowledgeable on adoption law and best practices and we trusted them completely to walk with us on this journey.

We are incredibly grateful to these women who helped us grow our family! If another adoption is in our future, we will definitely be working with Adoptions of Indiana!

The birthday of our 4th child was not what we had anticipated. Unequipped to deal with this life changing event, sacrificing parenting for the well being of our daughter was a traumatic event for my husband and I. Adoptions of Indiana (AOI), and Meg in particular was the first person in this situation to show understanding and reassurance. From the moment Meg was placed on our lives, things just seemed to fall into place. She knew what to expect and how to handle each step in this process for both us and the adoptive parents. Without her, we wouldn’t have found the most beautiful and perfect family to raise and care for our daughter. I am now at peace with our decision for adoption because AOI has made sure our child is cared for in ways we could not provide. I value the relationships that have been made throughout this journey, and I will look back at this process with joy verses regret or sadness. Thank you Meg and AOI, I am forever grateful.

We are a family of 13, eleven of our children are adopted. We have worked with several agencies over the many years, and I cannot say enough about how well our experience was with Adoptions of Indiana. Meg, from the beginning, walked us through every step with kindness, professionalism, and pure genuineness. If we had a question, she answered her phone calls quickly and never made us feel as if any question was silly or shouldn't be asked. She showed love and respect to both the birth parents and also to our family. From the day we arrived in Indiana until we arrived home, we felt cared for and guided through the entire adoption process. Thank you, Adoptions of Indiana, and Meg for leading and guiding us as we walked through, again, such an exciting and beautiful time of our lives. We are so thankful.

As an adult adoptee, I recognize the incredible impact adoption has on a family and a child's future. I was so impressed with the mission of AOI. On top of providing excellent service to all families, I am proud to be a part of an organization that truly empowers women to know their rights.

I met Meg and Adoptions of Indiana through a previous job. After working with them first hand, I quickly felt passionate about the work they were doing. The staff is very knowledgeable. They are welcoming and very supportive. The service they provide is top notch. Because of my experience with Adoptions of Indiana I decided to join the Board. I am very grateful to play a small role in the great work Adoptions of Indiana provides.

We cannot say enough positive things about Adoptions of Indiana (AOI)! They helped us navigate all of the unknown with adoption. We really appreciated the connection they made with the birth mother and always had her best interest in hand. Their communication skills are second- to-none and the education classes/sessions were beyond valuable. We are blessed to have our little boy and honored to call his birth mom a friend. We could not have done it without the guidance and patience of AOI.

The staff was extremely helpful and made the process as painless as possible. There were some technical glitches with the document submission system, but our contact helped us through the workarounds.

We wholeheartedly recommend Adoptions of Indiana! We were first impressed with the amount of information that was available on their website - it was easier to get answers to some of our questions there. Then, after we had our first meeting with Amy, we knew AOI was the very best agency we could work with. They believe that adoption is about more than just signing the legal papers. From the valuable pre-adoption education we received to the obvious care and attention given not only to us, but to the birth mother and father, we have been so incredibly glad that we chose AOI. We don't have a single regret, and would recommend this agency to anyone considering adoption.

Everyone at A of I was extremely helpful, considerate, professional, and showed us the utmost care during our entire adoption process, from our first meeting through placement and is still ongoing. They truly care about everyone involved in the adoption process- the adoptive families as well as the birthparents. We had the opportunity to work closely with Meg. Not only did she provide caring support before and during placement and surrounding our adoption finalization, but she continues to provide support for our son’s birthmother. We are very thankful that we found A of I!

AOI is amazing! We learned so much about the adoption process through them and left feeling so much more confident in our decision. They're always there if you have a question, concern or just to talk! Our social worker even attended the actual adoption! You won't find a better organization in the adoption process!

My husband and I absolutely loved Adoptions of Indiana!! Not only did they get us matched with our son very quickly - they were so helpful and attentive and thoughtful through the entire process. We could not have chosen a better agency to help us through our journey!

We can't say enough about how wonderful Adoptions of Indiana was for us. Their focus on birthmoms and counselling services for everyone involved made us feel comfortable that this was an ethical agency. Everyone we worked with was so kind and professional. We were placed with a newborn at around a year.

We had a great experience with the kind folks from Adoptions of Indiana! All throughout our adoption process, AOI was there for us - educating us on what to expect when adopting, keeping us in the loop as we waited and advocating for our child and her birth family. We are grateful for our connection with Adoptions of Indiana and we would highly recommend them to anyone who is considering adoption or placement.

Our caseworkers Amy, Allison, and Becky were amazing to work with. The pre adoption education and lifelong resources available to both birth families and adoptive families influenced our decision to work with AOI - and we sure are glad we did. Our son was born March 2019 and we are forever grateful to his birth mother and AOI.

It is great to work somewhere that is child-centered. I appreciate how education is a part of that at our agency. It's also important to me to work somewhere that strives to look out for each person involved in adoption.

I could not recommend a better organization. We loved working with Adoptions of Indiana. Not only are they are wonderful contact for hopeful adoptive families, I would recommend all prospective mothers considering adoption, they really take care of the women and put their needs first. We have a wonderful open adoption and a wonderful relationship with our son's birthmother and her family all thanks to Adoptions of Indiana. Without the several hours of education provided to the prospective adoptive families, we would not have been prepared. Thank you Adoptions of Indiana, we love you.

Wonderful org to work with. Very transparent and great staff.

The adoption was the best possible outcome for our son and for us. We are thrilled and we are grateful for the support.

I am so thankful for Adoptions of Indiana. As a birth mom the decision to place your child is the hardest choice you have to make. Adoptions of Indiana provided me counseling during and after my pregnancy. With out their help and support I don't think I would have been able to deal with the greif. In the beginning I had so many doubts about my decision but thanks to the wonderful women at adoptions of Indiana I have been able to focus on the fact that I provided my daughter a wonderful life with two amazing people who I am so happy to call her parents. In the last two and a half years since I placed my daughter I have went back to school and developed a great relationship with her and her parents. The support of the women at adoptions of Indiana is amazing and I personally can't thank them enough for all of their support! Thank you ladies so much from the bottom of my heart!

adoptions of indiana has been a wonderful resource to me post-adoption placement. i have received therapy from one of their beloved employees and having that open safe space has meant so much to me. i really appreciate all that adoptions of indiana has done for me and so many others.

We adopted our daughter almost 4 years ago through AOI. We had an amazing experience with Amy and Jennifer. The whole staff is warm and helpful. Wonderful education and support even to this day and I am sure for the years to come.

We worked with Adoptions of Indiana to adopt both our children. They were great to work with! The education classes were extremely helpful. All the staff cares about both adoptive families and birth families. Adoption is amazing but also has its difficulties so you want to work with knowledgeable people. We would highly recommend Adoptions of Indiana!!

AOI has changed my life! I initially began working with them for an adoption home study. I quickly found them to be so much more than a step in the process to motherhood. Every person on the AOI team welcomed me and made me feel at home. The educational workshops opened my eyes and my heart to having an open adoption. We have a beautiful, loving open relationship with my daughter’s first Mom because of the love, support and guidance of AOI.

These classes also helped me connect to other prospective adoptive families who have become some of my best friends. As we have all added tiny family members in the last two years we have formed our children’s first circle of friends.

More importantly AOI provides loving support and counseling for expectant families as they make a plan for their child. They create a familial environment that wraps around each expectant parent and birth parent. They help develop a healthy triad relationship for adoptees, birth parents and adoptive parents.

AOI never forgets about the most precious and most fragile amongst us. They host adoptee groups that connect adoptees to one another. Providing opportunities for young people to know others with a similar experience breaks down many of the negative emotions they may have. It allows them to not be different for awhile and to talk about their hearts.

I am so grateful for the thoughtful and personal support AOI gives to each part of our uniquely created families. I know my daughter will be better off because AOI is a part of our lives.

I love AOI, I have placed 2 children ( 1 through AOI) and I wouldn't have it any other way! AOI makes you feel important as a birth mom! And even after placement they still acknowledge what you have done! They are so amazing and I couldn't ask for a better experience!! Thank you AOI!

My husband and I embarked on the adoption journey to start our family. We enlisted Adoptions of Indiana to complete our homestudy. This organization is awesome! They provide adoptive families such great education and so much support throughout this process. I would highly recommend them to anyone interested in adopting.

As a birth mom, it's never easy to make any of the decisions required of you. In such a case, you NEED an agency that truly knows your position and cares without judgment. Adoptions of Indiana is exactly that, plus some. I will never recommend anyone but them to anyone looking to place a child or adopt. 100% happy with their work and assistance!

I had my son when I was 21, five days before my last semester of college was to begin. Since I had no contact with his birth father, I knew it was in the best interest of my son to have him placed for adoption. Once my son was born, I was convinced I wanted to have a completely closed adoption. However, after meeting with Amy from AOI, I knew that having an open adoption with him and his adoptive family was the most important thing for him, his family, and for me as well.

Adoptions of Indiana has helped me guide my way through this adoption in ways that I didn't even know that I needed. All the social workers are there to offer support and guide birth mothers and adoptive families throughout the whole adoption process. Meeting with AOI has further enhanced the relationship I have with my birth son and his adoptive family.

After experiencing a failed pregnancy and infertility, my husband and I decided that adoption would be the best way to become parents. We researched different agencies and were grateful to work with Adoptions of Indiana. Our first meeting with Amy left us feeling hopeful that we had found an agency that was ethical, realistic, and child-centered. We learned what we should expect from domestic infant adoption, and Amy dispelled myths about open adoption. We knew right away that Adoptions of Indiana would be the best option.

The staff at AOI are caring, professional, and knowledgeable; they have decades of experience in the adoption field and with adoption in their personal lives. We could not have endured the stress, uncertainty, and self-doubt without AOI's staff and their support structures. The bimonthly While We Wait dinners facilitated by Allison allowed us to connect with other waiting families. We received guidance during each step of the process, and when we had questions, we knew we would receive thorough and timely responses. Post-placement, we have continued to reach out to AOI with questions, and we continue to receive support and advice. We know that we are part of a lifelong community and that AOI will always be there for us.

The agency is transparent and compassionate. The staff truly cares about all members of the adoption triad, but the real focus is on what's best for the child. As a result, we were required to undergo much-needed and much-appreciated workshops that helped us consider the perspective of expectant parents and birth moms. We learned about how to forge meaningful relationships with our child's birth family. We wrestled with tough and important issues regarding transracial adoption.

We were respected, but most importantly, we knew that expectant parents reaching out to AOI would be respected. Adoption can be a vulnerable experience for everyone involved, and it was important to us that we work with an ethical agency committed to professional, informed, and compassionate social work. We found that agency in Adoptions of Indiana. Furthermore, I like that AOI does not discriminate against any type of individual or family. They serve single adoptive parents, families of all configurations and backgrounds, and same-sex couples.

I highly recommend Adoptions of Indiana. Without them, we wouldn't have our beautiful daughter.

Birth families and adoptive families: both feel so vulnerable. Adoptions of Indiana helped us understand the adoption process, recognize our priorities, and supported us as we moved forward with adoption.

We are so happy to have found Adoptions of Indiana, both for the education and emotional support they provided to us from the moment we walked in the door with ten thousand questions and fears through the phone call that brought us together with our beautiful child. We still have fears and ten thousand questions, but we know we have a community and support to find answers.

Adoptions of Indiana also does amazing work supporting birth families and providing support and service to birth mothers who are making the hardest, most loving decision of their lives. Our confidence in Adoptions of Indiana has grown as we have seen them interact with birth families and adoptive families at every stage of the adoption process, including long-term post-placement counseling.

We could not be more proud to be part of the Adoptions of Indiana community. With the agency's assistance, birth and adoptive families can be assured of meaningful interaction and professional consultation throughout the journey of adoption.

I can't say enough good things about Adoptions of Indiana! We chose to work with this agency when we starting looking into infant adoption because of the care, education and compassion they provide to all involved parties. Through their workshops, counseling and advising, they really give you the tools necessary to develop and maintain healthy, child-centered attitudes and outlooks. They were with us every step of the way through our adoption, from the initial meetings, through the home study, to the match meetings, the birth, and post birth! As a result of their guidance, we have been able to facilitate and maintain a positive, healthy relationship with our birth family, and that is absolutely priceless for our daughter!

We love AOI! We began our journey towards adoption in Feb 2017. They gave us all the information we needed to be successful and confident in our home study. The education classes they require are incredibly pertinent to the issues families face. The support they provide on both ends, expectant/birth parents and adoptive/hopeful adoptive families, is unmatched. We met with other agencies before beginning the process and none compared to the group at AOI. We are so thankful for this organization and their help along the way.

We began working with AOI in March 2016, shortly after ending fertility treatments and attempting to conceive biologically for two years. I wish I could properly convey how amazing this organization has been over the past year but words will never be enough. We brought our daughter home in January 2017 and it is because of AOI's incredible staff that we are parents. Adoption was a difficult journey for my husband and I mentally and emotionally. Despite our relatively quick placement, we had multiple days that we really struggled with the process. AOI was there every single step of the way, including being at the hospital with us for several hours on the day of our daughters birth. Each and every person we came in contact with during our year long process was respectful, encouraging, overwhelming supportive and so wonderful to our daughters birth mother. I cannot recommend them enough. Thank you!

Adoptions of Indiana completed our home study and adoption education classes. Everyone was so helpful and supportive before, during, and after our adoption. Always there with advice and support!

We value our experience with AoI so much, we've volunteered our time to give back to this great organization!

AOI is an organization that has become a leading agency for open adoptions. They helped my husband and me make our dream of a family a reality.

They treated us with the utmost respect and dignity, but what made us truly decide on AOI was their child-focused approach. What is best for the child. They also treat all birth families with a level of love, support, and respect that we didn't see in interviewing other agencies.

We have become part of the family in all ways with AOI. They are superior in all they do and provide.

Adoptions of Indiana is an excellent organization to work with. They made the process easy to understand, supported my daughter throughout the process. And continues to offer exceptional service to us. I am a birth grandmother, and what I thought would be one of the most difficult things of our life, has turned into one of the most beautiful through open adoption. And if we ever have trouble navigating, Meg is always there to help if needed. I would highly recommend Adoptions of Indiana

My husband and I were led to adoption to grow our family. Finding adoption professionals to work with that we trusted were doing the right thing for all people that would be involved in our adoption process proved more difficult for us than expected. We wanted our adoption to be child-centered, and we also wanted to ensure that an expectant mother was receiving education and counselling before, during, and after the adoption. We wanted so much care and kindness shown to her. We as adoptive parents also wanted someone we could lean on to help us become educated on open adoption and stay with us as we navigated open adoption in the future. We had almost given up finding this with an adoption agency or attorney, and then we met with Adoptions of Indiana. We knew nearly immediately we were right where we were supposed to be! Although ultimately Adoptions of Indiana did not match us to an expectant mom because of their encouragement for us to do our own networking, in their words, we are still a part of their family. And the three ladies that had worked with us on education and our home study were there the day we finalized our son's adoption six months ago.

I have already reached out to Adoptions of Indiana several times with questions about how to, in a child-centered way, handle different aspects of our particular open adoption. They are always a phone call away and have extended their services to our son's birth mom even though she did not work with them before the adoption because of the circumstances. They have helped guide us to solutions that are generous and compassionate. They welcomed us with open arms to their "In It For The Long Run" 5k event for families, which was wonderful. It was amazing that they worked so hard to bring families together that shared adoption as part of how they were formed - the event was so fun and family friendly.

Adoption can be complicated and there are many elements and emotions that span lifetimes. I feel so confident, however, having the Adoptions of Indiana team to help guide our family through our open adoption as our son grows. They set the tone through the thoroughness of their home study and education, and then they continually deliver services to all whose lives are touched by adoption.

Adoptions of Indiana changed our lives! I do not know that we would have had the courage to proceed with adoption without them because we fully realized the magnitude of adoption and the impact on the lives that would be a part of our adoption. And we are so grateful for their continual presence in our lives.

Adoptions of Indiana creates life-changing experiences for both the birth parents, specifically mothers, and the adoptive parents. However, it's primary focus, and the foundation of its rich history in adoptions remains to be the children.

Speaking from someone who was a supporter, to a client and now as Board member, this organization has changed my life, my family and my perspective of adoption. The staff is very knowledgeable, accessible and the heart and soul of this organization.

I am honored to be part of this organization in so many ways - I encourage anyone, no matter how you're affiliated, to become a champion for this organization and the children.

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I am fairly new to Adoptions of Indiana, but within my first minutes of meeting some of their staff I knew what a wonderful organization they are. They are so kindhearted, so full of so much willingness to help others.
The women who work for Adoptions of Indiana are proud and eager to help birthmothers in any way they can. Meeting with this organization makes me feel protected, wanted, and cared about like never before. I am so grateful to have finally found the safe haven of compassion and support I've been searching for these past 9 years. Thank you so much for all you do.

When I started the adoption process I was nervous about what open adoption really meant. The team at Adoptions of Indiana immediately put me at ease & made me feel like family. The moment I walked in the door I knew I could ask any question that came to mind & they would help me find my answer without judgement. The workshops provided clear information & opportunity to talk with adoptive families and birth parents. That training made a big difference when I began talking with an expectant mother about our shared hopes for her baby's future. We have a beautiful relationship because of the support of Adoptions of Indiana.

The support that Adoptions of Indiana provides to birth families is fantastic. The counseling & group opportunities for birth families make the difference. I love that my daughter's birth mother has support before and after placement. I can't say enough good words about the love & care provided for all.

My husband and I are extremely happy with the support and education that Adoptions of Indiana provided to us as first-time adoptive parents. From the beginning, we always felt like we were working with a staff that really cared about us and our progress throughout our adoption journey. Not only did we feel supported, but the staff was dedicated to supporting our birthmother as well. This is an agency that really cares about everyone: the birth parents, adoptive parents and most of all children. We would recommend AOI to others considering adoption.

After several years of infertility, my husband and I started researching adoption as an option to grow our family. We met with other agencies and were left overwhelmed and lost. After our first meeting with Adoptions of Indiana, we began to feel excited about the journey and finally had hope. They have always told us what we needed to hear, even if it wasn't what we wanted to hear, and gave us the tools we needed to navigate and cope with each situation we encountered. We didn't have an easy journey, but we can't imagine going through the process without Allison, Amy and Meg being there for us every step of the way. There are no words to express how thankful we are for everyone at Adoptions of Indiana and their part in helping us find our angel.

When my husband and I decided to adopt we spoke with several different adoption agencies. Of all those we spoke too, Adoptions of Indiana was clearly the best choice for our family. They were completely honest about what the process was going to look like and didn't sugar coat the fact that it would take time and could be messy. They did do everything they could to prepare us for what we were going to experience both during our adoption and as adoptive parents. The education they offered truly made us more equipped to be parents. On top of that the counseling they offer prospective birth mothers helped us feel that the women we would be dealing with truly knew what they were getting in to. We waited almost two years before bringing our daughter home, but Adoptions of Indiana was with us every step of the way. They were extremely understanding of our frustrations and always willing to listen. When the time came for us to meet our daughter (with only 12 hours notice) they went above and beyond to be there with us and coach us through everything. I honestly don't think we could have done it without them. Now it makes me feel good to know that our daughter's birth mother is still able to get the counseling she needs to help her adjust to the choice that she made. We are so happy with the service Adoptions of Indiana provided for us and can't recommend them enough.

We used Adoptions of Indiana to complete our family. From the first meeting to even now, they have been amazing and very supportive in every aspect. The staff is phenomenal and always there for support. Our adoption was a bit complicated and they had our best interest at heart every step of the way. We have been asked about adoption throughout our adventure and we cannot say enough great things about Allison, Amy and Meg and how hard they worked for us.

The counselors are amazing!! They listen intently and to what you want. They are extraordinary women and I would choose this place every time...time and time again.

Adoptions of Indiana provided with the most wonderful adoption experience. We have a beautiful 6 month old little boy and it wouldn't of been possible without the hard work of Adoptions of Indiana. The services of education, counseling, and guidance they provide both the birth mother and adoptive families is instrumental in creating positive and long lasting relationships between the two. We have a great and loving relationship with our child's birth family and I wouldn't have it any other way. Thank you so much Meg, Amy, and Allison for all your work. We are looking forward to doing this with you again in the coming year.
Thank you,
Tim and Lindsay

We love Adoptions of Indiana and we could not thank them enough for helping us grow our family. They are so supportive with everyone involve.

Adoptions of Indiana is a professional delight in the adoption community. They excell in all areas of adoption advocacy; providing support, encouragement, and hope for not only prospective adoptive families, but for the birth mothers and birth families too while treating everyone with the upmost respect. These individuals working along side these families are true inspirational heroes themselves!

Adoptions of Indiana is the best phone call you can make if you find yourself in an unexpected pregnancy, want more information about adoption, or would like to adopt. The staff is kind, supportive, professional, and knowledgeable. They understand the challenges facing adopting parents as well as expecting parents. They treat people with compassion and simultaneously provide exceptional services and information. They have helped countless families in the adoption process with grace, compassion, and understanding. They will be with you through this process.

I am on the board with Adoptions of Indiana and I am so grateful to be a part of this agency.

Any experience in any adoption situation is life changing for all parties involved. I couldn't have picked a better group of people to help me along my way. Meg Sterchi is extremely dedicated and loving to everyone she comes in contact with. She always went above and beyond to make sure I understand my rights as a birthmom. The best part is, after placement, the relationship doesn't end. Adoption through AOI is not a business transaction at all. It is the beginning of a whole new chapter in life.
As difficult and painful as adoption can be, I couldn't have made the best choices possible without someone making sure I understood everything. From deciding adoption was best, to finding and meeting my son's parents, to the moment I gave birth, Meg was the strongest support system for me and held my hand so to say all along the way. I know I can always get hold of her if and when I need and she will be there to listen and offer advice now just as she did when I found AOI and was researching my options.
Overall, I can't honestly rate how gentle and loving Adoptions of Indiana is but I can say I was extremely blessed to have found them and I couldn't have done it any other way.

My mom and dad attended the same church as Meg Sterchi when they adopted me over 25 years ago. Meg knew me as an infant, and I even knew her children growing up. When I found myself facing an unplanned pregnancy in 2013, Meg lovingly welcomed me into her office with open arms for counseling and support.

Throughout my pregnancy, I experienced a nonjudgmental atmosphere at Adoptions of Indiana that truly fostered my freedom to choose whether or not I wanted to parent or go through with my adoption plan. Meg was extremely knowledgeable, which was a very comforting aspect. I ultimately went through with my adoption plan, and I actually chose a family who completed their adoption training classes through Adoptions of Indiana. When I was in labor, Meg came to the hospital to visit me, and she was there for support afterward, as well. I still attend counseling sessions with Meg periodically, which are free of charge to me as a birth mother, and I also attend other birth mother events that Adoptions of Indiana so graciously puts on.

I am so grateful to Meg and all of the staff at AOI for giving me such a wonderful experience, both during my pregnancy and post-adoption. They all genuinely care 100% for every single client they have, and their passion for adoption is clearly visible. I am so grateful to be a birth mother who was blessed to work with Adoptions of Indiana, and I highly recommend their services to any prospective adoptive parents or to those who are experiencing unplanned pregnancies. I didn’t feel like I was just one of their clients, but rather I felt as if I was a woman whose needs were cared about every step of the way. I felt like a friend. AOI goes above and beyond and actually strives to form loving friendships with their clients that are lasting. They truly are committed for a lifetime.

Adoptions of Indiana has been by my side for 10 years. Through my journey as a birthmom, and well beyond, they have supported me with love, true friendship, and genuine love. I am so proud of their amazing work, and look forward to many more decades of working with them.

So amazing!Amy and Becky have been angels.I can't thank them enough.AOI is an amazing organization and truly care. :)

Meg and the staff members are great! They truly care about each and everyone they come in contact with. From the start of your journey, they are there for you. The relationship we've formed, is every lasting

We met with several different agencies and law firms. Our search was over when we came to Adoptions of Indiana. They truly care about what they do and all of the people they work with. The extra care they put into working with their expectant mothers before and after birth was the deciding factor for us.

I was 30 yrs old when my daughter was born & we adopted her. We had spoken to another agency who told us if we had to get loans or us credit cards to pay for the adoption than we had no business doing so...Adoptions of Indiana returned a call to set up a meeting a couple of weeks of the other agency and when I reported my concern & that I felt defeated, I was assured that this should never be an issue as not many people would likely have this sum of money on hand & they felt bad I had that experience. Needless to say we selected them to handle our home study for the adoption & have always been treated w respect as well as respected the birthmother. It's been almost 13 years since my daughter's adoption & I still contact Adoptions of Indiana for advice on topics regarding this topic. I can't say how comforting it is to know I can after all this time they still do not hesitate to assist questions.

Cindy

We searched agencies both locally and around the country, and after talking with a couple of staff members at Adoptions of Indiana, our search was over – we knew we’d found the right place!

We were drawn to their approach which involves educating not only adoptive parents, but also expectant moms, dads and their families. This education begins the moment you walk in the door and continues long after baby is born – priceless! We loved that their view and all that they support is truly child centered. Their ongoing support of expectant families is amazing and a firm reminder that this process is NOT one sided. We love this!

The team at Adoptions of Indiana is a group of experts that’s poised and ready to walk you through every step of the process in a kind, respectful and professional manner. The way they go through the up-front research, their knowledge of how to navigate the process (and willingness to find the answers if they don’t have them at their fingertips) coupled with their staff’s compassion to always do what’s best when leading you through tough spots really blew us away, and proved to my husband and I that they’re incredibly reliable and trustworthy. In the midst of a particularly tough decision, Meg and Jennifer made themselves available late into the evening...no matter what, they were there for us and we couldn't get over their compassion and desire to support us! The ENTIRE TEAM at AOI is professional, yet feels like extended family to us.

We’re so thankful that Adoptions of Indiana is helping us build our family through adoption. We couldn't recommend them more highly and appreciate all that they've taught us and the way they support whomever walks through their door!

I can't say enough great things about our new family at AOI! We initially met with them last fall and they quickly helped us find our perfect match and held our hands through the whole process of bringing our daughter home this August.

We loved that they really got to know us and helped us navigate our relationship with our birth mother by being there for our first meeting and future coaching. They made the journey affordable and provided so much great education. Now that we are home, we are even more pleased with them as they have continued to check in on us and continue to do so much for our birth mother through counseling, support groups and more. That peace, of knowing she is being loved on, means the world to us!

All it takes is one meeting and you will see why we love them so much!

Adoptions of Indiana and the wonderful people involved, came into my life after I discovered I was pregnant with my first child. In my case I had always known that the needs of my child needed to come first, and even though I could give her a great life, I wanted her to have the best life. The people of AOI are by far some of the most caring and educated people regarding open adoption and they are incredibly sensitive to the feeling of a birthmother. Because of the wonderful counseling and education, my daughter's adoptive parents and I, would not have the amazing relationship that we have. They strive to educate and I believe they go above and beyond. I would not be where I am today without the loving counseling services and networking I have received. Every one is so full of love and support and you truly feel apart of an amazing family.

We picked Adoptions of Indiana after our initial informational meeting with them. We liked the feeling we got from Amy and the approach she took at explaining adoption and their process. We previously gathered information from other sources, but were referred by friends and Adoptions of Indiana felt like the right place. We didn't feel like we were being "sold" on their agency and were even encouraged to look into other options to make sure we picked the right option and agency for us.

Adoptions of Indiana has a great program setup including an easy home study process, a great educational program for adoptive parents, counseling/education for expectant/birth families and ongoing education as needed. They also have a very competitive and one of the most reasonable fee schedules we saw. Everyone we've come into contact with at Adoptions of Indiana has been welcoming and friendly, like we are part of their family and not only a client!

Our family ended up adopting from another state and unfortunately had to work with another agency in that state. However Meg and the Adoptions of Indiana team helped facilitate the meeting with the expectant family and found us an agency that would work well with us and our situation. They continued to work with us, the expectant family and the out-of-state agency until the end in order to make sure that we were taken care of and things went smoothly during the adoption process.

19 years ago I met Meg Sterchi, a founder and the executive director of this organization. I was 15 years old and experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. When I first met her, I had not yet made my decision on if I would keep my baby or make an adoption plan. Meg was very kind and supportive throughout the process of my decision making. I did decide on an adoption plan and she has been there every step of the way for me. From the first time I called my birth child's future adoptive parents letting them know I had "chosen" them, to meeting my birth daughter for the first time after she turned 18, Meg has been there for me. I have always felt supported by her. A few times over the years when communication was lacking, Meg knew just the right way to intervene to get things back on track with my child's adoptive family. I have always appreciated the respect she showed me even when I was a scared, pregnant 15 year old. I can't imagine going through the adoption process without Adoptions of Indiana. Without Adoptions of Indiana, my experience of placing a child for adoption would not have been the same. I now have an extraordinary grown 18 year old birth daughter, who has amazing adoptive parents and we can all credit our relationship to Adoptions of Indiana! Thank you!

AD-IN was absolutely wonderful to work with. We love their philosophy and how they work with birthmoms. Our situation was a bit unusal because although we lived in Indiana we were adopting from Kentucky so there were alot of legal intricacies. They were always knowledgable and responsive. They are truly focused on creating loving families and they add a personal touch that made us feel very comfortable. If we adopt again, we'll definitely be back!

Everyone at Adoptions of Indiana was wonderful to work with. They knew so much about adoption and all the available resources. They have a love for the adoption process as well as for the birth parents. They were honest, provided great training and education, they were just a huge support through the entire process. We could not thank them enough and would recommend them to everyone we know!

My husband and I just recently went through Adoptions of Indiana to adopt our son. I cannot say enough good things about this organization! Their expertise, care and love for the birth mothers and their clients is incredible! i have passed their information onto several different families. If/when we adopt again, we will definitely be coming back :)

My husband and I used Adoptions of Indiana in 2012 when we began the adoption process for an identified older child in Ethiopia. From the first call, Jennifer Morrissey, was so patient and helpful, answering our multitude of questions. We were in unfamiliar waters and Adoptions of Indiana helped us navigate our way through it. From selecting our International agency to being a liaison between that agency and us, we felt cared for at every step. Our home studies were relaxed and helpful and the required classes contained a wealth of information, as well as available experts in the field of adoption. We met others through our classes that were also adopting- and have since formed relationships with others who have adopted through Adoptions of Indiana and Ethiopia. There is great support after the process is complete, as well. I absolutely recommend Adoptions of Indiana to anyone seeking an agency with big resources, but a small family-like feel!

Our family cannot say enough about Adoptions of Indiana (AOI). We have worked with them for all three of our adoptions, both International and domestic. We came across them back in 2010 when we started the process of adopting from India. We were working with an agency in Texas for the adoption but needed to find a local agency that could do our homestudy, was Hague accredited, and could work with us after the adoption for all of the post placement requirements that India has. Adoptions of Indiana was so easy to work with. They jumped right in, assigned us a social worker, got us all the information that we needed to start working on and called our TX adoption agency to make sure everyone was on the same page. International adoption is never a short process but we had wonderful support from AOI the entire time while we waited for our daughter to come home.

A year or so later, we wanted to give our daughter a sibling and decided to do a domestic adoption. We looked into some programs and decided to go with a partner agency to the International agency we'd used before in Texas. Once again, we called AOI and started the paperwork! Long story short, the domestic agency we were signed up with in Texas didn't end up working out for us so when I contacted our social worker at AOI to see what our options were, she let me know that their domestic program had been launched and we were welcome to sign up with them. We thought and thought and after many months we decided to make the switch. We ended up getting matched to a wonderful young couple and brought home our baby boy a couple of months later.

We were lucky enough to be matched to a couple that we have an open adoption with and are blessed to have in our lives and our children's lives. Unexpectedly, 9 months after the birth of our son, I received a call from AOI. Our son's biological parents were pregnant again and wanted us to adopt their child ... our son's full biological sibling ... that was due in 2 months!!! We thought about it and prayed about it and brought home another son 2 months later. Without the support and love and dedication from the staff of AOI none of this would have been possible. I cannot say enough about them. They care about the clients. They care about the birthparents. They care about the children. You are not a nameless being to them or a fee or a client. You are part of their family and you feel it the second you walk through their doors or speak to them on the phone for the first time. They are absolutely wonderful to work with!

My husband and I had a difficult time finding a local agency and were so close to working with an out of state agency, until someone told us about Adoptions of Indiana. We wanted to work with an agency that made us feel like family, had time for us throughout our journey and something very important for us was their compassion and care for expectant and birth moms pre-placement and after. We are so grateful that Adoptions of Indiana has been put in our lives. Our journey is just beginning and I already feel 100% confident that we made the right decision for our family. We feel such encouragement and support from the staff and I cannot say enough positive things about them!

Our family used Adoptions of Indiana when we adopted our first time from Ethiopia, about 5 years ago. Our social worker helped us understand the process, and was a perfect fit for our family's personality. Pre- and post-adoption, Adoptions of Indiana was always there to give direction and ask questions, no matter how big or small.
When we decided to adopt from Ethiopia again, we couldn't imagine working with another agency. We were very relieved that our current process's homestudy could also be served by Adoptions of Indiana. They have a wealth of resources available, know their stuff, are very on top of time frames, and are quickly responsive to any needs that come up. We feel our social worker and Adoptions of Indiana is a very important part of our family, not just another agency.

My husband I and used Adoptions of Indiana when we adopted our son from Guatemala and then again several years later when we adopted our youngest son from Ethiopia. They helped make the adoption process smooth and helped us every step of the way. We couldn't have asked for better people to work with through it all. The staff is caring, wonderful, and truly amazing!


Shawna Moser

Our daughter Lauren turned 15 months old just a few days ago and I thought I would take a few minutes to thank Adoptions of Indiana for not only making our family possible, but for standing with us for both the good and not so good parts of our adoption journey. My partner Andy and I had to live through the pain of an adoption that we were not able to finalize and ended up having to give up our child that we had cared for, for over a month. They were there with us when we needed them. A few short months later Adoptions of Indiana matched us with a wonderful couple and that was the beginning of our adoption journey leading us to our beautiful daughter Lauren Elizabeth.

When we first started our adoption journey I wondered, like many, why the cost was so high to adopt a a baby. It was during this time that I realized just how much was involved in an adoption. The A of I team was focused not just on us, but on the well being of both the birth parents and the unborn child that would become our daughter. It was after this experience that I never again complained about the cost of adoption... it has been worth every penny. In fact the love and care of the Adoption's of Indiana crew is priceless!

Love,
Frank and Andy

My husband and I began working with Adoptions of Indiana after looking at many different agencies. We truly felt the women at this agency truly cared for everyone involved in an adoption plan. We felt like they would be a resource for us long after the adoption took place. Their adoption classes are amazing and gave us extensive resources and information on adoptive parenting. They make you feel very comfortable and work with you on any questions you may have throughout the process. My husband and I became pregnant unexpectedly and have put our adoption plans on hold for now, but we still stay in contact with our Adoptions of Indiana family and we recommend them to anyone we know thinking about adoption. They are a huge blessing to us.

Adoptions of Indiana is absolutely a God send! They have been wonderful working with us and they are super flexible. After working with other adoption agencies and organizations we have found that Adoptions of Indiana truly care about the children and also us! It's remarkable how blessed we feel to have found them. They are personable and professional and this is not easy to find these days. The staff has been great. We have worked with Meg, Julie, and Jennifer. Al three are wonderful. We have had so many ups and downs in our adoption process and every time we felt like giving up we find AOI to be there supporting us and willing to go the extra mile with whatever we need. Jennifer has constantly been available to us and she is so quick to respond to our emails(we live overseas) and she is so knowledgable and experienced that we can rest easy knowing she is working on our behalf. Meg has been so flexible in working with us and even when she is busy as director she has taken time to help us on a personal level. We would recommend AOI hands down to anyone who asks. Thank you AOI for caring about us and our family and working with us in our unique situation! We truly love AOI:-)

My husband and I chose Adoptions of Indiana because 2 other families we know had used their services and were very please. We received the same great service. The staff are all so caring and always available when needed. We had a great experience and I feel it is because both the birth parents and my husband and I had great counciling and knew what to expect thru the entire process. We couldn't have asked for it to go any better than it did. We are forever grateful!

My granddaughter decided to give her baby up for adoption. I was referred to Adoptions of Indiana by a friend who is a minister. The love and care that was given to us was nothing short of incredible. My granddaughter chose parents for her son that had a similar interest to hers - music. We met them, we came to love them, and the fact that our little boy be be raised by these folks is so wonderful.

The staff we worked with at Adoptions of Indiana were also way above what we had expected. They were helpful, kind, and gave us all the support we needed to make the right decision for our little boy. We have already suggested the service to others and would suggest that you talk to them if you need such services.

My husband and I love Adoptions of Indiana! We began our family by using their services. The staff are incredibly friendly and are truly interested in finding matches that benefit the child, the adoptive family, and the birth family. I am particularly impressed by the amount of counseling done with the birth families before an adoption plan is made. We chose Adoptions of Indiana because of the education they provide for the birth families and the adoptive families. They truly work toward everyone's best interest!

For anyone considering adoption, Adoptions of Indiana, should be considered. Their incredible staff really care about adoptive families and women who are considering an adoption plan. They offer counseling for birth mothers before and long after birth. There are certainly many ways to make an adoption match but my wife and I felt like AOI provided more care and compassion to us and the birth mother/family than any other organization would have offered.

My wife and I didn't feel like a number when working with them. Prospective adoptive families who are looking for an organization to help them with an adoption match should consult Adoptions of Indiana.
Thank uou Meg, Amy, and Jennifer

Counseling from adoptions from Indiana has been the back bone of our success as birth parents. After many sessions with one of the counselors we are closer to one another, and stronger emotionally and mentally. We owe our sanity to the wonderful people at adoptions of Indiana

Adoptions of Indiana was a blessing for me. We chose adoption for our daughter, and it was a difficult situation. They trained the parents we chose to adopt her, so we all had a very smooth and comfortable transition. They were willing to drive to our side of town to meet with us for counseling, which helped more than I could ever express. They offer a support group, they do events around holidays to help us heal and they are the least judging people I have ever met. They are a sweet and caring group who go above and beyond to help families who chose adoption. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who chooses adoption!

When I adopted my son almost 6 years ago, the staff at Adoptions of Indiana made such a positive impact on me that I decided to go back to school and earn my masters degree in social work. This agency has not only exceeded my expectations for educating me about adoption, but has also surrounded me with the most ethical, professional, and gracious social workers I know. To say that this agency goes a step beyond most in the helping field would be an understatement. Thank you for your excellent services and commitment to education.

Adoptions of Indiana has been a key partner in our last three adoptions. The most recent was the adoptive plan our oldest daughter just finalized for her newborn daughter. Every situation is different. And the wonderful folks at A of I have helped us prepare for, face, and work through the unique joys and grief of each. There are times when you need someone to gently ask the hard questions. And there are times when you need a hug. And you always need a lot of people praying for you. Nothing is more important than what A of I does. And they give themselves up doing it.

I am so grateful to Meg Sterchi and Adoptions of Indiana. From the moment I met Meg as part of the adoption process, I knew I was in good hands. The help and guidance received have been life changing. She and her staff were very helpful in answering all of our questions and provided guidance along the way. Adoptions of Indiana helped prepare us to become adoptive parents. In 2004, Meg played an instrumental part in helping to make my family complete when we adopted our beautiful daughter. Even though my daughter will be 9 this year, I know that if I needed any help today, I could always count on Meg's guidance. I'll always be grateful to Meg Sterchi for my angel daughter! Love, Love, Love Adoptions of Indiana!!

As an adoptive mother of two and a former client of the agency, I am extraordinarily proud to serve on the Board of Directors for Adoptions of Indiana. It is a pleasure to work with Meg and her team to continue to develop and implement their parent preparation process and placement program. Adoptions of Indiana works to make a difference in the adoption community and goes above and beyond to provide birth parents, adoptive parents, attorneys, hospitals, etc. with the information they need to make the best decisions for children.

I have been a Adoptions of Indiana family member since 2003! I have nothing but great things to say about AOI!

Adoptions of Indiana helped us complete our family in July when we adopted a little girl. Meg Sterchi and her team provided a caring and welcoming environment where we felt comfortable asking questions about the adoption process. I would highly recommend Adoptions of Indiana to anyone considering adoption!

Our family experience with Meg Sterchi and Adoptions of Indiana was in 2006 when we were blessed with the opportunity to become first time parents thru adopting our daughter. We were completely overwhelmed with all the paperwork, home preparations, etc, and Meg and her staff alleviated much of the stress with their professionalism in helping us sort thru all the paperwork and their compassion and sincerity and investment in our family's future. We are grateful to Meg and Adoptions of Indiana for helping us make our dream of parenthood come true.

Adoptions of Indiana was instrumental in us fulfilling our dream of having a family almost 12 yrs ago. Our beautiful newborn baby girl was born 8 weeks prematurely to her birth mother. We were advised that she may have developmental disabilities. She only weighed 2 lbs 15 oz. She now is a healthy, happy, sassy, smart, interesting, sweet, & bright tween! Meg & her team were with us from the beginning & are still available now whenever we need them. Adoptions of Indiana provide wonderful service to birth & adoptive families. They are a highly respected, professional & ethical company that I have had the pleasure to work with both personally & professionally over the years. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is in need of their services.

My husband and I recently adopted a little boy and had the pleasure of dealing with Adoptions of Indiana as our placement agency. Everyone we came in contact throughout our training and placement was so compassionate and helpful. They really care about what they do and are amazing people to work with. Meg, Jennifer and Amy were the three that we dealt with the most, but all the ladies are great. We couldn't have had the success that we did without them. Paxton is the most beautiful little boy ever and my husband and I really are blessed. Thank you Adoptions of Indiana for making our dream come true.

Meg Sterchi & Adoptions of Indiana helped us adopt our daughter from the West Coast. Due to several factors, ours was a "high risk" adoption. Time and time again, Adoptions of Indiana went the extra mile to help us. Words can't convey our gratitude for their sensitivity to all involved, their expertise and professionalism. I recommend them without hesitation.

Recently, I had the privilege of seeing Meg Sterchi and staff work with a birth other. The office has such a welcoming atmosphere and the care and professionalism displayed that day was exceptional.

i met the wonderful women at Adoptions of Indiana in 2006 when i placed my youngest son for adoption, they were so concered for my feelings and the progress i have made while dealing with the loss i have encountered. they are there for me in every way they can be. i had to have surgery and they helped me get the procedure i needed and were there for me emotionaly. i can not imagine dealing with the adoption progress now and then and till the end without my family that we have became i now have birthmother sisters and wonderful extended family

I encountered Adoptions of Indiana as a birth mother. They did a fantastic job of helping me come up with my adoption plan without being heavy handed or trying to push me in a certain direction - supportive rather than directive. The pre-birth counseling was done in such a way that I could have determined that adoption was not my best option - I wasn't just being helped to live with a decision that was what others wanted for me. Follow up counseling and support groups were also great. I loved having the opportunity to sit on a panel for a nursing in-service to help obstetrics nurses understand how to be more sensitive with their birth mother patients. Overall the spirit of the organization is to make sure all 3 parties (birth parents, adoptive parents, and infants) have the best possible outcome.

For a dozen years or more I've worked with Adoptions of Indiana in developing and implementing their parent preparation process as well as in their efforts to lead networking opportunities between adoption profesionals (agencies and attorneys within their state.) Adoptions of Indiana is open with its expertise and will to share with others. They offer a model for birth parent support and adoptive parent preparation that is empowering to clients.