The Journey to Forever Begins Here

SHAPE OF MY HEART ADOPTIONS is dedicated to serving as your trusted guide through the miraculous, life-changing process of adoption. We understand that this journey is perhaps the most significant emotional and logistical undertaking a person or family can embark upon, and our commitment is to provide a comprehensive, ethical, and deeply personal framework for every step. Our approach integrates rigorous professional standards with heartfelt, individualized care, ensuring that the legal complexities are managed seamlessly while the emotional needs of all involved—hopeful adoptive parents, birth parents, and most importantly, the child—are prioritized above all else. We pride ourselves on creating a community where transparency is paramount, communication is continuous, and support extends far beyond placement.

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Compassion, Credibility, and Comprehensive Care in Every Placement

SHAPE OF MY HEART ADOPTIONS serves as a beacon of hope and professional guidance for both prospective adoptive families and birth parents navigating the complex landscape of adoption. Our organization was founded on the belief that every child deserves a loving, stable home, and every individual involved in the adoption triad deserves support, respect, and dignity. We provide a full spectrum of services, including personalized counseling, thorough home study preparation, expert legal coordination, and extensive post-placement support, ensuring continuity and emotional security at every juncture. Our team is comprised of licensed social workers, legal experts, and parent advocates who bring decades of combined experience and, crucially, a deep personal understanding of the adoption experience. This blend of clinical expertise and personal empathy allows us to manage the rigorous demands of the process while maintaining a deeply compassionate and human focus, ultimately creating safe, ethical, and joyful connections that last a lifetime and reflect the highest standards of integrity in the field.

Born from Personal Experience, Driven by a Shared Vision of Family

The genesis of SHAPE OF MY HEART ADOPTIONS is deeply rooted in a personal understanding of the transformative power of adoption, having been founded by individuals whose lives were directly touched by this journey. Our organization was born from a realization that while many adoption agencies excelled at the transactional and legal aspects, there was a profound need for an agency that prioritized the emotional, long-term health of the adoption triad—the birth family, the adoptive family, and the child. This mission was initiated over two decades ago, stemming from a desire to create a process that was not only fully compliant and legally sound but was also infused with genuine warmth, empathy, and ethical transparency, addressing the concerns and anxieties that often accompany such a monumental decision. The initial spark was simply to offer a better, more humane, and better-supported way to build a family, grounded in respect for everyone involved and establishing a framework of support that would endure for years to come.

Expert Guidance and Comprehensive Support for Every Adoption Path

At SHAPE OF MY HEART ADOPTIONS, our central mission is the expert and compassionate facilitation of adoption, providing clarity and support across a variety of pathways tailored to meet individual needs and circumstances. Our core program overview encompasses the full spectrum of adoption services, primarily specializing in domestic infant adoption, while also assisting with step-parent and second-parent adoptions, and offering referrals for international options through trusted partners. We begin by offering prospective adoptive parents an exhaustive orientation process and birth parents immediate, non-pressured access to professional counseling, establishing trust and ensuring that all decisions are informed and freely made. This foundational approach involves detailed assessment, education, and mutual preparation, ensuring both legal readiness and emotional stability before the matching process even begins, safeguarding the best interests of the child in every scenario. We navigate the intricate legal documentation, coordinate with medical professionals, and manage the complex logistics, allowing our families to focus primarily on the profound emotional preparation for welcoming a child.

Connecting Hearts, Transforming Lives

At SHAPE OF MY HEART ADOPTIONS, we focus on connecting individuals and families with the joy of adoption. Whether you are a hopeful adoptive parent or a birth parent seeking support, our dedicated team is here to ensure that every step of the process is handled with care and understanding. Experience the warmth of our community as we help you on this transformative journey. We interpret this mission expansively, understanding that our role is to act as a bridge of trust and expertise, facilitating not just a legal placement but the profound, lifelong bonding of a new family unit, built on principles of mutual respect and compassion. Our daily operations are strictly aligned with this central objective, ensuring that all counseling is confidential, all matches are made ethically, and all resources are provided without pressure, maintaining a consistently high bar for moral and professional conduct in every interaction with both families and the wider community we serve.

Our Vision
Shaping a Future Where Every Adoption is a Story of Well-being

Our future goal and vision for SHAPE OF MY HEART ADOPTIONS is to expand our geographical footprint, allowing us to offer our unique blend of comprehensive support and ethical adoption practices to families in surrounding states and underserved communities, increasing access to quality adoption resources. Crucially, we envision the establishment of a dedicated, fully funded Post-Adoption Center of Excellence, which would serve as a hub for advanced research, specialized counseling, and lifelong resource provision for the entire adoption triad. This center would focus on developing innovative support programs addressing attachment issues, identity formation, and open adoption dynamics, ensuring that our families have unparalleled, cutting-edge resources available to them throughout their journey. This ambitious yet achievable vision solidifies our belief that our responsibility to the families we serve extends indefinitely, committing us to continuous improvement and enduring support in a rapidly evolving social and legal landscape, ensuring every adoption story is ultimately one of success and well-being.

Our Values
Integrity, Empathy, Transparency, and Advocacy in Action

The core principles that drive our organization and guide every decision are Integrity, Empathy, Transparency, and Advocacy. Integrity means maintaining the highest ethical and legal standards, ensuring all financial dealings are clear and every procedural step is compliant, fostering complete trust with our families and partners. Empathy means approaching every interaction—whether with a hopeful parent facing hurdles or a birth parent making a selfless decision—with profound compassion and non-judgmental understanding, prioritizing their emotional experience. Transparency ensures that all parties are fully informed about the process, timelines, and potential risks, fostering open communication essential for successful open adoption relationships. Finally, Advocacy commits us to standing up for the best interests of the child and providing unwavering support for the rights and needs of birth parents and adoptive families within the legal and social systems, acting as powerful champions for our community members at every stage of the process.

Our Impact
Building Resilience and Fostering Lifelong Connections in the Community

The most significant contribution of SHAPE OF MY HEART ADOPTIONS to the community extends far beyond individual placements; it lies in the creation of a powerful network of resilient, diverse families and a shift in the local conversation around adoption. By focusing heavily on educational resources and post-placement support, we are actively strengthening the social fabric of our region, proving that families built through adoption can be sources of immense strength and love. We contribute to local well-being by partnering with area counseling centers and legal aid services, ensuring that even individuals who do not choose to work directly with us still have access to reliable resources and support. Furthermore, our advocacy work helps to inform public policy and destigmatize the adoption experience, promoting understanding and acceptance in schools, workplaces, and neighborhoods. This community contribution is a testament to our philosophy: an adoption is not an end point, but a powerful beginning that enriches the lives of all participants and the society they are a part of, making us a dynamic force for positive change.

Dedicated Professionals Who Share Your Commitment to Ethical Adoption

Sarah Chen, LCSW – Director of Adoptions and Clinical Services

Sarah Chen is the heart of our clinical team, bringing over fifteen years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in complex family dynamics, grief counseling, and attachment therapy within the adoption triad. Her educational foundation includes a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Kansas, and she has completed advanced certifications in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), which heavily informs our post-placement support programs. Sarah’s passion for adoption stems from her own family’s experience, providing her with a unique blend of clinical knowledge and deep personal empathy. She personally oversees all birth parent counseling, ensuring that individuals making the courageous decision to place a child receive compassionate, non-judgmental support, confidentiality, and long-term access to resources. Her rigorous professional standards ensure that all home studies are thorough, ethical, and focused squarely on the child’s best interest, and she works tirelessly to educate hopeful parents on the nuanced emotional aspects of raising an adopted child, setting up every family for sustained emotional health and success long into the future.

David Miller, J.D. – Legal Affairs and Program Coordinator

David Miller holds a Juris Doctor degree and a certification in Family Law, bringing an essential layer of meticulous legal expertise and diligence to our adoption process. Before joining SHAPE OF MY HEART ADOPTIONS, David spent several years practicing family law, specializing in child welfare and dependency cases, which provided him with an intricate understanding of the statutes and regulations governing both interstate (ICPC) and intrastate adoptions. His primary role is to ensure absolute legal compliance at every stage, from preparing initial paperwork and coordinating with state and judicial entities to finalizing the adoption decrees. David takes pride in demystifying the often confusing legal framework for our families, providing clear, concise communication about timelines, risks, and requirements, ensuring that there are no surprises during this sensitive process. His attention to detail and proactive approach to legal coordination allows our adoptive families to move through the process with confidence, secure in the knowledge that all legal bases are covered expertly and ethically, allowing them to focus fully on the upcoming joys of parenthood.

Maria Rodriguez – Birth Parent Outreach and Support Specialist

Maria Rodriguez is our dedicated advocate for birth parents, a role she fulfills with genuine empathy and profound respect, drawing from her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and her professional background in crisis intervention. She manages all initial inquiries and provides immediate, confidential support and resources to expectant mothers exploring their options, offering a non-pressured environment for decision-making. Maria is available around the clock, offering emotional support and practical assistance, including connecting birth parents with medical care, housing, and independent legal representation, ensuring they are empowered throughout the process. Her bio reflects her commitment to honoring the birth parent’s agency and choices, and she facilitates all communication regarding open adoption agreements, serving as a trusted, neutral liaison. Maria’s personal touch and unwavering commitment to dignity and respect are fundamental to the ethical core of our agency, ensuring that the decision of placement is always made thoughtfully and with full access to essential support resources for long-term emotional well-being.

Marcus Green – Community Engagement and Family Support Specialist

Marcus Green focuses on expanding our post-placement support and building the robust community network that SHAPE OF MY HEART ADOPTIONS is known for. With a background in organizational development and a passion for facilitating positive group dynamics, Marcus organizes our monthly adoptive family gatherings, coordinates our peer-to-peer mentoring program, and facilitates specialized support groups for adopted youth and adoptive fathers. He earned his degree in Human Services and previously worked for a non-profit organization focused on family advocacy, giving him excellent skills in resource mobilization and volunteer coordination. Marcus believes that sustained relationships are the key to long-term adoption success, and his commitment is to ensuring that our families feel connected, understood, and never isolated as they navigate the complexities of life post-finalization. His role is vital in maintaining the vibrant, supportive culture of our agency, transforming individual placements into a collective, nurturing community where advice, celebration, and empathy are readily available.

Building Strong Bonds Through Education, Advocacy, and Emotional Support

Empowering Parents with Wisdom and Knowledge

Our education and learning programs are designed to equip prospective parents not just with the legal and procedural knowledge required, but with the deep emotional and psychological understanding necessary to parent an adopted child successfully and sensitively throughout their lives. This includes mandatory, multi-session workshops covering essential topics such as attachment theory, managing identity development, understanding the concept of a child’s “first family,” and the specific skills needed for trauma-informed parenting, regardless of the child’s age at placement. We provide extensive training on effective communication strategies for open adoption relationships, helping parents navigate contact agreements and difficult conversations with grace and respect for the birth family. Our comprehensive curriculum, developed by certified social workers and child development specialists, ensures that our families are fully prepared to answer tough questions, celebrate the unique aspects of their child’s story, and create an environment of unconditional acceptance, fostering resilience and emotional security from day one and for decades to follow.

A Promise of Partnership Extending Beyond Placement

The genesis of SHAPE OF MY HEART ADOPTIONS is deeply rooted in a personal understanding of the transformative power of adoption, having been founded by individuals whose lives were directly touched by this journey. Our organization was born from a realization that while many adoption agencies excelled at the transactional and legal aspects, there was a profound need for an agency that prioritized the emotional, long-term health of the adoption triad—the birth family, the adoptive family, and the child. This mission was initiated over two decades ago, stemming from a desire to create a process that was not only fully compliant and legally sound but was also infused with genuine warmth, empathy, and ethical transparency, addressing the concerns and anxieties that often accompany such a monumental decision. The initial spark was simply to offer a better, more humane, and better-supported way to build a family, grounded in respect for everyone involved and establishing a framework of support that would endure for years to come.

Dedicated Clinical Support for Every Member of the Triad

The foundation of our work is dedicated to safeguarding the social and emotional well-being of every individual touched by adoption—the child, the birth parents, and the adoptive parents. For birth parents, we provide non-judgmental, professional grief and loss counseling both pre- and post-placement, recognizing the profound emotional labor involved in their decision, and ensuring they have a secure space to process their feelings and explore closure. For adoptive parents, we offer pre-placement counseling to manage stress, align expectations, and prepare emotionally for the arrival of their child, and post-placement services to navigate bonding and attachment challenges. For the child, we have connections to specialized, adoption-competent therapists who can assist with developmental and identity-based issues as they arise, ensuring they feel secure, understood, and valued within their family structure. This holistic, triad-focused approach to emotional health ensures that the adoption is built on a foundation of empathy, mutual respect, and clinical best practices, leading to healthier and more resilient family bonds.

Tailored Options and Comprehensive Training for Your Family’s Unique Needs

SHAPE OF MY HEART ADOPTIONS primarily facilitates domestic infant adoptions, which typically involve the placement of newborns or children under the age of one. We offer detailed guidance on both fully open adoptions, where communication and contact between the adoptive and birth families are frequent and direct, and semi-open adoptions, which utilize our agency as a secure intermediary for communication. While our focus remains domestic infant placement, we also offer specialized resources for Older Child Adoption, working closely with partner organizations and state agencies to prepare families for the unique rewards and challenges of parenting school-age children and adolescents who are legally free for adoption, often through the foster care system. Our dedicated team assists in assessing which age group and pathway aligns best with your family’s capacity, resources, and heart, ensuring a mindful and well-suited match is made that honors the needs of the child first and foremost, providing a full continuum of supportive care for every stage of childhood.

You Are Not Alone: Joining a Network of Shared Experience

Family involvement is not just encouraged at SHAPE OF MY HEART ADOPTIONS; it is a core component of our post-placement support model, ensuring that our adoptive families are deeply integrated into a reliable network of peers who truly understand the unique aspects of their journey. We facilitate a robust Peer Mentoring Program that pairs newly approved adoptive parents with experienced agency families, providing confidential, real-world advice and emotional sustenance throughout the waiting and adjustment periods. This peer-to-peer connection normalizes the challenges of the process, celebrates the triumphs, and provides a powerful, accessible layer of support beyond what our professional staff provides. We strongly believe that the shared wisdom of those who have successfully navigated this path is an invaluable resource, helping to mitigate the feelings of isolation that can sometimes accompany the adoption process and replacing them with a sense of camaraderie and collective strength that lasts a lifetime.

Voices of Our Adoptive Community

“Our path to becoming parents was a challenging one, but working with SHAPE OF MY HEART ADOPTIONS changed everything. From the moment we attended the introductory seminar, we felt a profound sense of clarity and support that had been missing elsewhere. Our coordinator, Sarah, was meticulous in managing the complex home study process, but more importantly, she was a true emotional anchor, guiding us through the wait with weekly check-ins and genuine empathy. When the call finally came, the coordination with the hospital and the birth family was handled with such grace and respect, honoring the emotional gravity of the situation for everyone involved. The ongoing peer support group they connected us to has been invaluable, providing us with real-world advice and a network of friends who truly understand this unique kind of joy. We felt prepared, supported, and truly seen by the entire team, and we are eternally grateful for the love they helped us bring into our home.”
– Jessica and Mark P., Parent of Infant

“As a birth mother, the decision to place my child for adoption was the hardest choice of my life, but the support I received from SHAPE OF MY HEART ADOPTIONS made it a path of healing and dignity. Maria, my counselor, was available to me day and night, offering non-judgmental counseling and ensuring I was fully informed of all my options and rights before I made any final decisions. They prioritized my well-being and ensured my choice for an open adoption was respected and formalized with clarity, allowing me to maintain a healthy, loving connection to my child and the wonderful adoptive family I chose. The agency’s commitment to long-term support means I still have a place to turn for counseling, and I know that the arrangement is managed ethically. They truly embody their mission of compassion, and I highly recommend them to any birth parent seeking a supportive and respectful experience during a difficult time.”
– Sarah T., Birth Parent

“The post-placement support at SHAPE OF MY HEART ADOPTIONS is what truly sets them apart from the other agencies we researched. Our child came to us at age three, and we knew we would need specialized resources for managing attachment and early life transitions. Marcus, the Family Support Specialist, immediately connected us to an adoption-competent therapist within their network, who made a massive difference in our bonding experience during the first six months. We actively participate in the annual Family Wellness Retreat, which has become a cherished tradition, allowing our child to see that their family’s story is unique and special, and connecting us with other parents navigating similar developmental stages. Their commitment isn’t just to finding a family, but to ensuring that the family thrives for years to come, and we are so grateful for their ongoing and reliable presence in our life.”
– Kenji L., Parent of Preschooler

“We had been trying to adopt for several years and had unfortunately experienced disappointment with a previous agency that lacked transparency. From the first meeting with SHAPE OF MY HEART ADOPTIONS, we were struck by their honesty, ethical practice, and deep commitment to keeping us fully informed about the process and the realistic timelines involved. The education curriculum was incredibly robust, covering complex topics like transracial adoption and cultural competence with sensitivity and depth, making us feel truly prepared for the responsibilities of our journey. The legal coordination provided by David was flawless, removing a huge amount of stress during the finalization process, which was completed efficiently and without unexpected hurdles. This agency provided not just a placement, but a supportive community and the confidence we needed to embrace parenthood fully. We highly recommend them for their credibility and genuinely caring staff.”
– Michael and Elena B., Parents of Toddler

Lend Your Heart and Your Time

Join Our Community and Shape the Lives of Families Forever

Why Volunteer with SHAPE OF MY HEART ADOPTIONS

Volunteering with SHAPE OF MY HEART ADOPTIONS is a deeply rewarding opportunity to lend your skills and compassion to families at a pivotal moment in their lives, making a tangible difference in a life-changing journey. We rely on the dedication of our volunteers to enhance the support services we provide to both hopeful adoptive parents and courageous birth parents, extending our reach and impact far beyond the capacity of our core staff. Volunteering offers a unique chance to become personally invested in the agency’s mission, contributing directly to the well-being of children and the stability of new families. Whether you have professional skills to offer, such as administrative support or event planning, or simply a warm heart and the desire to help, your commitment directly strengthens the bonds of our community and ensures that every individual receives the care and attention they deserve during this sensitive, transformative process. We provide comprehensive training and integrate our volunteers into the heart of our mission, ensuring they feel valued, supported, and aware of the profound positive impact of their work.

Ways to Help and Get Involved

We offer a variety of ways for dedicated individuals to help and get involved, ensuring that your skills and availability can be utilized effectively and meaningfully within our agency structure. Our needs range from administrative support, such as helping with mailing educational packets or organizing document filing, to more direct support roles, including assisting with the coordination of our monthly family support groups or staffing our annual community events and family retreats. We also welcome volunteers with specific professional expertise, such as graphic design, social media management, or professional writing, to assist with our outreach and educational materials. A crucial, consistent need is for individuals to assist with resource compilation, researching and organizing lists of local services—such as counseling, childcare, or legal aid—for both adoptive and birth families. We carefully match volunteer interests and skills to agency needs, creating fulfilling roles that directly contribute to the successful, ethical, and compassionate delivery of our comprehensive adoption services.

The Profound Impact of Volunteering

The impact of volunteering at SHAPE OF MY HEART ADOPTIONS is profound and directly translates into enhanced stability and greater community resilience for all members of the adoption triad. Your dedicated time allows our professional social workers to focus their expertise on complex case management and clinical counseling, knowing that the vital supportive and logistical tasks are being handled efficiently. By assisting with our community events, you help create the welcoming environment that turns individual families into a supportive, connected network, mitigating feelings of isolation and ensuring parents have peers to lean on. When you contribute to our outreach, you help us connect with more expectant mothers who need confidential, non-pressured counseling, thereby safeguarding their rights and ensuring ethical choices are made. Every hour you contribute helps us maintain our standard of excellence, ensuring that the journey for every hopeful family and courageous birth parent is handled with the ultimate care, compassion, and professional diligence, making your contribution an integral part of every successful placement.

Answers to Your Most Important Questions

Clarity and Information for a Confident Start to Your Adoption Journey

What is the initial process for enrollment and what are the primary eligibility requirements for hopeful adoptive parents?

The initial process for enrollment begins with an introductory orientation session or webinar, where prospective parents learn about our programs, legal obligations, and the unique philosophy of SHAPE OF MY HEART ADOPTIONS. Following this, the first official step is submitting a detailed written application and an initial fee to cover administrative and educational materials. Eligibility requirements are comprehensive and legally mandated, requiring applicants to pass extensive background checks, including criminal and child abuse clearances, and to provide detailed financial and medical statements. Furthermore, parents must demonstrate a stable marriage or partnership (if applicable), a physically and emotionally healthy home environment, and a genuine, demonstrable readiness to complete the mandatory Parent Education Curriculum, which prepares them for the specific challenges and rewards of parenting an adopted child, ensuring the highest standard of care is met.

How does SHAPE OF MY HEART ADOPTIONS ensure the safety and well-being of the child throughout the entire process?

Child safety and well-being are the absolute, non-negotiable priorities that govern all of our protocols, beginning with a rigorous, multi-faceted home study process conducted by a licensed clinical social worker. This involves multiple in-home visits, detailed interviews with all household members, safety assessments of the physical environment, and a thorough review of medical and financial stability. Following placement, a crucial post-placement supervision period is legally required, during which the agency conducts regular visits to the home to monitor the child’s adjustment, bonding, and overall well-being. Our dedicated team maintains open communication with the adoptive family during this phase, providing immediate access to specialized support and resources to address any challenges proactively, ensuring the child’s transition is smooth, nurturing, and emotionally secure before legal finalization takes place.

What level of support and counseling is offered to birth parents making a placement decision?

We offer immediate, comprehensive, and non-pressured support to all birth parents, recognizing the immense emotional weight of their decision, ensuring they have full access to essential resources and counseling. This support begins with 24/7 access to our Birth Parent Outreach Specialist, who provides confidential crisis intervention and immediate connection to independent legal counsel and medical care, free of charge. Our licensed clinical social workers provide ongoing, individualized counseling services, focusing on grief, loss, and the long-term emotional implications of adoption, extending well beyond the placement date. Crucially, we ensure that the birth parent has full autonomy in choosing the adoptive family and determining the level of openness, with the agency acting as a neutral, trusted intermediary to formalize and maintain communication agreements, affirming that their well-being remains a priority indefinitely.

What does the Parent Education Curriculum cover, and is it a mandatory requirement for all hopeful parents?

The Parent Education Curriculum is a mandatory and extensive requirement for all hopeful adoptive parents, developed to ensure they are fully prepared for the lifelong journey of raising an adopted child with wisdom and sensitivity. The curriculum covers a broad range of critical topics, including detailed sections on attachment theory and strategies for successful bonding, the lifelong developmental stages of identity formation for the adopted child, and practical skills for managing open adoption communication with respect and consistency. Additionally, we provide advanced modules on trauma-informed care, cultural competence, and addressing the complex narrative of adoption openly with the child. This comprehensive training is delivered through a blend of in-person workshops, online modules, and required reading, culminating in a certificate of completion that signifies the parent’s emotional and intellectual readiness for placement.

What are the average financial costs associated with the adoption process and what payment schedule is implemented?

The average financial costs associated with the adoption process are highly variable depending on the specific adoption path chosen and the legal requirements of the state, but we are committed to full transparency regarding all fees. Costs typically cover agency services, comprehensive counseling and educational programs, legal fees for finalization, and birth parent expenses, as allowed by state law. We implement a structured and clear payment schedule that is phased over the duration of the process, ensuring families are only paying for services as they are rendered, alleviating financial pressure. This schedule typically begins with an application fee, followed by a home study fee, and then phased payments upon being matched and at the time of placement. We also provide extensive guidance on accessing adoption tax credits, grants, and loans, ensuring families have all the necessary information to manage the financial commitments of their journey.

Your Questions and Journey Start with a Simple Conversation

We understand that the decision to pursue adoption, whether as a hopeful parent or a birth parent, often comes with urgent questions and the need for immediate, compassionate assistance. To ensure you can connect with us efficiently, we offer multiple communication channels tailored to your specific needs. For general inquiries about our programs and the initial application process, please reach out via email, and our administrative team will respond within one business day with comprehensive information. For individuals seeking immediate, confidential counseling or resources regarding an unplanned pregnancy, our Birth Parent Outreach line is monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, ensuring you receive timely, non-judgmental support in a crisis. We believe that direct conversation is often the best way to begin this deeply personal journey, and we encourage you to call our main office line during business hours to speak directly with an adoption coordinator who can offer personalized guidance and schedule a dedicated consultation time.
Our primary office is located at 1430 SW WOODHULL STREET UNIT 4962, TOPEKA, KS 66604.
Our official email address for all non-urgent correspondence is info@smha.help.

Become Part of a Team Dedicated to Building Families with Heart

SHAPE OF MY HEART ADOPTIONS offers unique and profoundly meaningful career opportunities for dedicated professionals who are passionate about ethical social work, family advocacy, and child welfare, providing roles that truly transform lives and foster strong community bonds. We regularly seek licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) with specialized experience in adoption-competent therapy and home study assessments, legal coordinators with expertise in family and adoption law, and administrative specialists who possess exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills. Working with us means joining a high-impact, mission-driven organization where your professional skills are utilized in service of creating stable, loving families and providing necessary support to courageous birth parents. Our career opportunities are not simply jobs; they are callings for individuals who desire a professional path defined by purpose, ethical practice, and the deeply rewarding nature of helping to facilitate a family’s most important and life-altering journey.