Bright Futures Camp - Ethiopia/Adoption Information Sheet - to Print and Mail

Please Note: Whether you're interested in adopting, sponsoring, or adopting/sponsoring, this Information Sheet is an opportunity for you to share information about your family. This information will enable us to determine if our program will meet your needs. Please print this form, complete all information, and mail the completed form with a current family photo to:

     Gladney Center for Adoption
     Attn: Nancy Robbins
     6300 John Ryan Drive
     Fort Worth, Texas 76132-4122

I.   FAMILY INFORMATION:
Names:__________________________________________________
Home Street Address: __________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: __________________________________________________
Home Phone Number: __________________________________________________
Email Address: __________________________________________________
 
MALE
FEMALE
Date of Birth: _________________ _________________
Race/Ethnicity: __________________________________
Citizenship: __________________________________
Weight and Height: __________________________________
Educational Background: __________________________________
Occupation: __________________________________
Employer:__________________________________
Office Phone:__________________________________
Gross Annual Income:__________________________________
Religious Affiliation:__________________________________
Previous Marriages:   
Number of Previous Marriages:__________________________________
Ages of Children by Previous Marriages:__________________________________
Who has custody? __________________________________
Present Marriage:   
Month/Day/Year _________________ 
     (If less than 3 yrs. indicate length
     of relationship)
_________________ 
Ages of Children by Present Marriage: _________________ 
Is your Child/ren Adopted or Biological? _________________ 
(Date of Adoptive Placement & Caseworker)_________________ 


II.    MEDICAL INFORMATION:

What is your motivation to adopt?


List all past and present significant medical conditions.



Have you had treatment for emotional, psychiatric, or substance abuse problems?  _________

    If yes, please explain, including dates. If necessary, attach a separate page.


Have you had individual or marriage counseling?  _________

    If yes, please explain, including dates. If necessary, attach a separate page.



III.    INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION:

Are you interested in adopting an older child from Ethiopia? ____________________________

Can you travel to Ethiopia to adopt a child?  _____________

    If not, why?
      *Escorting is available on a case-by-case basis.

Are you willing to sponsor a child from Ethiopia in your home for up to 2 weeks?  ________________

Are you willing to adopt that child? __________________________

Are you willing to participate in Bright Futures camp activities? _____________

What age range can you accept?

     6-7 yrs old____  8-9 yrs old___  10-11 yrs old___

Can you accept siblings? _________   If so, how many? _____________

Would you accept a child with a medical problem?  _________

If yes, Correctable:  ________  or Non-correctable:_________

Comments:



IV. OTHER INFORMATION

Have you been convicted of a felony?________ or misdemeanor?________

     If yes, you must include a detailed explanation, including dates. If necessary, attach a separate page. (You will also need to obtain a copy of the arrest record, court documents and disposition of the case for INS records.)


Have you ever been found guilty of a crime or pled guilty or nolo contendre to a criminal charge, in order to qualify for deferred adjudication? _________

     If yes, please include a detailed explaination, including dates. If necessary, attach a separate page. (You will also need to obtain a copy of the arrest record, court documents and disposition of the case for INS records.)


Have you ever been arrested? (Even if that arrest did not lead to charges or a conviction.) _____

     If yes, please include a detailed explaination, including dates. If necessary, attach a separate page. (You will also need to obtain a copy of the arrest record, court documents and disposition of the case for INS records).


Have you ever applied for adoption? ____  With whom?__________________  Approved?_____

     If not approved, explain.


     If approved, why are you seeking another agency?


Are you a member of a Gladney Family Association? ________

     If yes, which one? ______________________  

Are you acquainted with anyone who has adopted? ________

     If yes, whom: ______________________  How are you acquainted?__________

***** Section for Volunteer Registration *****

* Please indicate if you are available for volunteering your time or resources to help out during Bright Futures Camp.

I am available to be a Camp Helper:
(List days and times you are available to help): _________________________________________

I can donate the following items to help with the Bright Futures Camp (needs are for meal for officials traveling with the children, suitcases, humanitarian aid, etc.):

__________________________________________________



List a personal reference (Name and Phone #): ______________________________________________________

How did you hear about Bright Futures Camp? ______________________________________________________

I understand that this is a preliminary form and not an application to adopt. I affirm that the information provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I further understand that failure to provide true and correct information may result in the rejection of my application.

Signed:__________________________________________________  Date:_____________

Signed:__________________________________________________  Date:_____________

Check here if you are only interested in sponsoring a child. ______________________


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