How to Adopt

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Domestic and international, infant and older child: there are many ways to adopt. Adoptions can be handled through adoption attorneys, private agencies, facilitators, public agencies, or a combination. Find information on each method, as well as specifics

Overview: Types of Adoption

What are the types of adoption?... [more]

Domestic Infant Adoption

Resources for those pursuing domestic U.S. newborn or infant (birth to 2 years) adoption. Includes information about risks, connecting with placing parents, breastfeeding, and more.

Waiting Child Adoption

Information about policies, procedures, and practices involved in adopting and fostering through the foster care (child welfare) system in the US.

International Adoption

Country programs, adoption services, professionals, support, legal resources, and information for present and future parents of internationally adopted children.

Foster Parent Adoption

Making the move to permanency involves some paperwork and some new procedures and considerations. Evaluate your readiness, and find information about the process and how to get started, as well as information for those considering fost-adopt programs.

Stepparent Adoption

Stepparent adoption is the most common form of adoption in the US. Find resources and information about procedures, legal obligations, and requirements.

Grandparent Adoption

More and more frequently, grandparents are adopting their grandchildren and becoming parents... again. Information, resources, and support.

Military/Overseas Adoption

Resources and information for U.S. citizens living or serving abroad, who are seeking to adopt. Includes military, foreign service, missionaries, and expats (expatriots).

Adopting in the Military & From Overseas

Non-Traditional Adoption

Changing family structures and new technologies are providing new opportunities for singles, gays and lesbians, as well as transracial and transcultural adoptions for all family types. Also includes embryo adoption and a touch of cloning.

Older Child/Toddler Adoption

Toddlers, older children, and even adults can be adopted. Find resources and information about various ages and stages.

Relative Adoption & Kinship Care

Relative adoption and kinship care maintain family bonds and connections when family members other than the biological parents adopt or care for a child.

Special Needs Adoption

Resources for those considering adopting a child with special needs, including available subsidies, advocating for children, support services, and personal considerations.

Adopting an Adult

There are several reasons one might consider adult adoption. The adoption of one adult by another, as with all adoption law, is covered by state statute. Learn more and find specific legal references.

Introduction to the Types of Adoption
Explore the types of adoption in this terrific series from Adoption.com.

Adoption Types
Information on the different types of adoption compiled by the North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC) in an easy to read chart form. Includes definitions, children, cost ranges, who can adopt, and how long the process takes.

Other Types of Adoption
Good information on concurrent adoption, fostadopt, and foster adoption, from Future Families (CA).

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