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Finding a Private Adoption Agency for Domestic or Intercountry Adoption

Resources to help parents locate an agency.

Accredited, Temporarily Accredited, and Approved Hague Adoption Service Providers U.S. Department of State List of adoption service providers able to provide adoption services in connection with Hague adoption cases after the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption enters into force for the United States. State-by-State Contact Information for Public and Licensed Private Adoption Agencies Child Welfare Information Gateway Contact information for a variety of adoption-related organizations and services.

Adoption Organizations That Provide Support to Adopted Persons, Adoptive Parents, and Families

Series Title:	Related Organizations List
Author(s):	Child Welfare Information Gateway
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Year Published:	2008 - 0 pages

This resource listing provides the addresses and phone numbers of selected organizations that provide support to adoptees, adoptive parents, and other family members touched by adoption. Each entry includes a brief description of the function of the organization and e-mail and web addresses when available.

Agencies Able to Place With U.S. Citizens Living Abroad
Child Welfare Information Gateway
List of agencies that are willing to place children with U.S. citizens living abroad.

How to Assess the Reputation of Licensed, Private Adoption Agencies
Child Welfare Information Gateway (2004)
Helps prospective adoptive parents research and assess the background of licensed, private adoption agencies.

Out-of-State Authorized Voluntary Adoption Agencies
New York State Office of Children and Families
List of out-of-State adoption agencies authorized to place an American child with a family residing in New York.

State Licensing Specialists

Series Title:	Related Organizations List
Author(s):	Child Welfare Information Gateway
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Year Published:	2008 - 0 pages

This resource listing contains contact information for the State Licensing Specialist for each State and Territory. The State Licensing Specialist is the person who maintains the listing of licensed child placing agencies in each State and Territory.

U.S. Adoption Agencies That Place Children From Abroad
Child Welfare Information Gateway
List of licensed private adoption agencies that place children from various countries.

	Related Information Gateway Topics Adoption: Types of adoptive families Adoption: Children waiting for adoption

Updated on March 7, 2008