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Information Packet Download

We hope you will find the downloadable documents provided below helpful in reviewing our programs and services. For additional information including an overview of the adoption process, please join us at an upcoming Adoption Information meeting.

If you have any questions as you review this material, we welcome your call. We look forward to working with you as you build your family.

NOTE: Many of the following files may take additional time to download. If you experience problems accessing these documents, please contact us at infopak@whfc.org. All estimated download times are based on a 128 Kbps transfer rate.

In addition, all documents can be saved to your computer by right-clicking on the link and choosing "Save Target As..." This option is for PC users only. Using this method may help reduce issues related to downloading and opening the file.

General Information
  Last updated File size/ Download time
Building Families Adoption Handbook 10/23/2006 641k/32 sec 
Get to Know Your Placement Services Team 8/8/2008 104k/5 sec 
Step-by-Step Guide to Adoption 4/28/2008 46k/2 sec 
Choosing a Home Study Agency 9/14/2007 90k/4 sec 
Why Consider WHFC? 1/30/2008 73k/4 sec 
Registration Form 7/31/2008 52k/3 sec 
Policy Guidelines for Adoption 10/24/2007 54k/3 sec 
Financing an Adoption 6/3/2008 77k/4 sec 
WHFC Quarterly Newsletter 5/2/2008 449k/22 sec 

 

Adoption Services & Programs Information
  Last updated File size/ Download time
Adoption Services & Programs Guide* 8/8/2008 2305k/115 sec 
OR... you may choose to download selected sections of the packet below.
Adoption Services & Programs Overview 8/8/2008 948k/47 sec 
China 6/3/2008 194k/10 sec 
Colombia 6/3/2008 236k/12 sec 
Ethiopia 8/4/2008 422k/21 sec 
India 8/8/2008 460k/23 sec 
Korea 6/3/2008 250k/12 sec 
Philippines 8/4/2008 567k/28 sec 
Russia 6/3/2008 227k/11 sec 
Taiwan 7/1/2008 325k/16 sec 
USA 8/4/2008 312k/16 sec 
Horizon Kids: WHFC's Waiting Children 6/3/2008 156k/8 sec 
AI and PI Meeting Schedule 8/5/2008 82k/4 sec 

* The Adoption Services & Programs Guide includes WHFC Fees, Descriptions & Payment Timeline; WHFC Programs at a Glance; Program Information & Fee Schedules; Horizon Kids Information; Adoption Information Meetings & Program Introduction Presentations