Adoption Agency

Related Terms

• Adoption Facilitator

Definition: An organization, usually licensed by the State, that provides services to birth parents, adoptive parents, and children who need families. Agencies may be public or private, secular or religious, for profit or nonprofit.

Related Resources:

Adopting Parents Center
Whether you're just starting out or trying to cope with waiting for placement, find information, resources, and community in this comprehensive and easy-to-navigate directory.

Agencies and Facilitators
An A-Z listing

Navigating the Agency Maze
Adoption agencies are a flourishing presence on the Internet, but how do you know which ones are really best for you? Here are some tips to help expectant and prospective adoptive parents navigate the maze.

Types of AdoptionThere are two basic types of adoption: agency and independent.

Source/Adapted from: National Adoption Information Clearinghouse

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