Protecting Human Rights, Ensuring Justice, & Enhancing Welfare via Applying Psychological Concepts to Law

Kaplan Forensic Psychological Services

Lauren E. Kaplan, Psy.D.

Clinical and Forensic Psychology

Protecting Human Rights, Ensuring Justice, & Enhancing Welfare via the Application of Psychological Concepts to Law

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   Kaplan Forensic Psychological Services
Lauren E. Kaplan, Psy.D.

Clinical and Forensic Psychology

Kentucky Adoption Evaluations

Based In Louisville, Kentucky But Able To Travel For Service

Pre-adoption Psychological Evaluations

The 5 Types of Kentucky Adoption Programs



  • Adopting Through the Kentucky Child Welfare System. Also known as foster care, this system involves, “Adopting children who are under the custody of the State of Kentucky,”
  • International Adoption. ...From Countries in Asia and South America
  • Louisville Private Adoption. ...in Kentucky and Indiana
  • Relative or Kinship Adoption. ...from family members in or around the state
  • Adult Adoption.

What do they look for in a psychological evaluation in Kentucky?


During the adoption evaluation in Louisville, you may be asked to complete blood work, a urine test, and or a brain scan to rule out any physical conditions with the adoption process in Louisville.

What is pre adoption counseling in Louisville, Kentucky?

Louisville pre-adoption counseling will also help you explore any issues that you may encounter on this often emotional journey in becoming a parent. Your own personal history greatly impacts your parenting in life.


What exactly is an adoption evaluation?



Pre-adoption evaluations usually consist of a clinical interview and one or more psychological tests that help determine mental health concerns.

 

How long does a Louisville, KY adoption assessment take?


Once you have decided that you want to adopt a kid, most child adoption assessments are completed within six months. The Kentucky adoption assessment process has an information gathering stage and two formal stages.

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