Selecting an Adoption Agency

Information and resources to help in the selection of an agency for both international and domestic adoptions. Questions to ask and potential warning signs.

How to Select an Adoption Agency

When seeking to adopt using an adoption agency, it's adviseable to use a reputable agency with experience in the type of adoption you are pursuing. Agencies are regulated by state governments but services and fees can vary widely. Find information and resources here.... [more]

Doing a Background Check

Beware, be smart, and do the research. Here are resources for background and reputation checks, as well as suggestions for where to turn for help if something goes wrong. ... [more]

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 navigate the maze.... [more]

State Child Services Web Sites

Find state child services on the Web for each state in order to locate adoption specialists, foster care specialists, agency licensing specialists, and information about adopting a child in the state foster care system.... [more]

Adoption Agency Checklist
Adoptive parents share a list of suggestions which grew out of their first-hand experience with a major adoption scam.

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Choose An Agency With Care
A word of caution to prospective adoptive and placing parents about agencies claiming United Methodist Church affiliation.

Inter-Country Adoption Registry (ICAR)
Online database registry designed to provide adoptive families with access to objective, uncensored information on organizations participating in adoption. All information is voluntarily provided by adoptive families and prospective families can search the registry using various criteria.

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