State and
Nationwide Adoption
& Related Child Welfare Links
Updated: July 6, 2007
State Exchanges/Adoption Information
About.com - Adoption at About.com including information on foster parenting, adoption, search and reunion, legal resources, and more.
AdoptUSKids - AdoptUSKids.org is a national photo listing service for children awaiting adoption across the United States.
Adopt America Network (formerly Adopt a Special Kid (AASK)) - Adopt America Network has made it their mission to find permanent, loving, adoptive homes for the children who wait. To date, Adopt America Network has matched over 1,800 special needs children with adoptive families. Their mission is to assist with the connection of children who wait, with parents who care. Their goal is that no child shall have to wait for adoption, regardless of his/her circumstances.
Adopting.com - "The largest adoption resources index on the internet!"
The Adoption Exchange - The Adoption Exchange provides a connection between families who adopt and children who wait.
The Adoption Exchange Association (AEA) - The AEA connects representatives of state, regional, & national adoption exchanges... placement agencies... parents... child welfare professionals... and concerned citizens across the United States. The AEA provides a forum which promotes the exchange of ideas and strategies, collaboration on issues of mutual interest, and increased effectiveness in utilizing resources to provide waiting children permanent homes.
Adoption.com - The central location for adoption information
American Adoption Congress (AAC) - The American Adoption Congress is composed of individuals, families and organizations committed to adoption reform. "We represent all those whose lives are touched by adoption. Through education and advocacy, we promote honesty, openness and respect for family connections in adoption, foster care and assisted reproduction."
Bastard Nation (BN) - Bastard Nation advocates for the civil and human rights of adult citizens who were adopted as children.
Child Welfare Information Gateway - Formerly the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information and the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse, Child Welfare Information Gateway provides access to information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families. A service of the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Children Awaiting Parents (CAP)
- Children Awaiting Parents (CAP) is dedicated to finding adoptive
families for America's waiting children. Formed in 1969, CAP publishes
The CAP Book, the national photo listing of children with special needs,
conducts parent recruitment and provides adoption information and referrals
for families seeking to adopt waiting children.
Children with AIDS
Project - An organization whose role is to develop a fuller understanding
of children with, and at risk of, AIDS, including the medical, psychological,
legal and financial issues. Their mission is to develop local and
national adoptive, foster and family centered programs that are both
effective and compassionate.
DePaul Family Services - This Virginia based foster care/adoption organization has produced a booklet for helping either potential adoptive parents of children available for adoption gather information about the child's history. A PDF version of the workbook is available here.
FosterParents.com - This site is for the purpose of sharing information with foster and adoptive families, prospective foster and adoptive families and anyone involved in the field of working with at-risk children.
Jewish Adoption Information Exchange - Stars of David International, Inc. is a nonprofit information and support network for Jewish and interfaith adoptive families of all sizes, ages, and origins. Stars of David serves every stream of Judaism through its local chapter activities, international mailings, and the Internet. It provides help for all members of the triad including Jewish birth parents, adoptees, adoptive parents, prospective parents, single parents, grandparents, interfaith couples, transracial and transcultural families, and those with children by birth and adoption.
National Adoption Center (NAC) - The National Adoption Center expands opportunities for children throughout the United States, particularly for children with special needs and those from minority cultures.
Northwest Adoption Exchange (NWAE) - The Northwest Adoption Exchange facilities adoptive placements for waiting children in Alaska, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington State.
North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC) - The North American Council on Adoptable Children is committed to meeting the needs of waiting childrn and families who adopt them.
Precious in HIS Sight - A photolisting of children available for international adoption.
The Southeastern Exchange of the U.S. (SEEUS) - The SouthEastern Exchange of the United States (SEEUS) believes that all children benefit from the security of belonging to a permanent family, and that children with serious mental, physical, and/or emotional limitations especially need parental nurture. Recognizing the needs of the region, SEEUS is particularly dedicated to increasing opportunities for waiting Black children to achieve permanence.
U.S. Department of State - Learn about the requirements for interenational adoption.
Voice for Adoption (VFA) - Voice for Adoption (VFA) develops and advocates for improved adoption policies. Recognized as a national leader in special needs adoption, VFA works closely with federal and state legislators, as well as other child welfare organizations, to make a difference in the lives of the 114,000 children in foster care who are waiting to be adopted and the families who adopt children from foster care.
Learn more about Adoption in the Military, and get a listing of Adoption Professionals Experienced in Military Adoption.
Adoptive Family Support Network (AFSN) - AFSN supports the lifelong well-being of adoptive families.
Insight: Open Adoption Resources and Support - "It is our hope that people at all stages of the adoption process can find the information and support they need to have healthy open adoption relationships."
Michigan Association for Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Parents (MAFAK) - MAFAK works to support Michigan parents through training, support groups, advocacy and legislation in order to retain and empower families to successfully parent all children that are placed in their care.
Michigan Federation For Children and Families - The Michigan Federation for Children and Families is a statewide membership organization, comprised of private, nonprofit child and family serving agencies (full members); statewide, regional and local child and family advocacy organizations (affiliate members), and individuals (individual members) who are interested in protecting children, building families and strengthening communities. Members join other private, nonprofit service providers, customers, advocates, business leaders and funders to identify, develop, implement and urge support for efficient and effective services to Michigan's at-risk children, families and individuals.
State Exchanges/Adoption Information
Alabama
Photolisting: Alabama's
Waiting Children
Alaska
Adoption Information: Alaska
Office of Children's Services - Adoption
Foster Care Information: Alaska Office of Children's Services - Foster Care
Photolisting: Northwest Adoption Exchange
Arizona
Adoption/Foster Care Information: Arizona
Dept. of Economic Security
Photolisting/State Exchange: Arizona's Waiting Children
Arkansas
Adoption Information: Arkansas
Dept. of Human Services - Arkansas Adoption Resource Exchange
Foster Care Information: Arkansas Dept. of Human Services - Foster Care
Photolisting/State Exchange: Arkansas's Waiting Children
California
Adoption Information: California
Children and Family Services
Photolisting/State Exchange: California's Waiting Children
Other Links:
Santa Clara County Department
of Family & Children's Services
Family Builders,
Special Needs Adoptions
Adopt a Special Kid (AASK)
California
Colorado
Adoption Information:
Colorado Department of Human Services - Adoption
Foster Care Information: Colorado Department of Human Services - Foster Care
Photolisting: The Adoption Exchange - Colorado
Connecticut
Adoption/Foster Care Information:
Connecticut Department of Children and Families
Photolisting/State Exchange: Connecticut's Waiting Children
Delaware
Adoption Information: Delaware
Services for Children, Youth and Their Families
Photolisting: AdoptUSKids
Florida
Adoption Information: Florida
Dept. of Children & Families - Adoption
Foster Care Information: Florida Dept. of Children & Families - Foster Care
Georgia
Adoption Information: Georgia
Division of Family & Children Services - Adoption
Foster Care Information: Georgia Division of Family & Children Services - Foster Care
Photolisting: My Turn Now -- Georgia's Waiting Children
Hawaii
Adoption/Foster Care Information: Hawaii
Dept. of Human Services
Photolisting: Adopt US Kids
Idaho
Adoption/Foster Care Information: Idaho Wednesday's Child
Photolisting/State Exchange: Idaho Wednesday's Child
Illinois
Adoption/Foster Care Info - State Exchange: Adoption
Information Center of Illinois
Photolisting: AdoptUSKids
Indiana
Adoption Information: Indiana
Dept.of Child Services - Adoption Program
Foster Care Information: Indiana Dept. of Child Services - Foster Care Program
Photolisting/State Exchange: My Forever Family
Iowa
Adoption Information:
Iowa
Dept. of Human Services - Adoption
Foster Care Information: Iowa Dept. Of Human Services
Photolisting/State Exchange: KidSake
Kansas
Adoption Information: Kansas Children's Service League
Foster Care Information: Foster Parenting Parenting if Kansas
Photolisting: Kansas Children's Service League
Kentucky
Adoption Information: Kentucky
Cabinet for Health & Famiily Services - Adoption
Foster Care Information: Kentucky Cabinet for Health & Famiily Services - Foster Care & Adoption
Photolisting/State Exchange: Special Needs Adoption Program (SNAP)
Other Links: Kentucky Adoption Coalition
Louisiana
Adoption Information: Louisiana
Dept. of Social Services - Adoption
Foster Care Information: Louisiana Dept. of Social Services - Foster Parenting
Photolisting/State Exchange: Louisiana Adoption Resource Exchange
Maine
Adoption/Foster Care Information: Maine Dept. of Health & Human Services
Photolisting: Maine's Waiting Children
Maryland
Adoption Information: Maryland
Dept. of Human Resources - Adoption
Foster Care Information: Maryland Dept. of Human Resources - Foster Care
Photolisting/State Exchange: Maryland Adoption Resource Exchange
Massachusetts
Adoption Information:
Massachusetts Office of Health and Human Services - Adoption
Foster Care Information: Massachusetts Office of Health and Human Services - Foster Care
Photolisting/State Exchange: AdoptUSKids
Minnesota
Adoption Information: Minnessota Department of Human Services - Adoption
Foster Care Information: Minnessota Department of Human Services - Foster Care
Photolisting/State Exchange: Minnesota Adoption Resource Network
Other Links:
Hennepin County Children & Family
Services Department Adoption Program
Mississippi
Adoption Information: Mississippi
Division of Family & Children's Services - Adoption
Foster Care Information: Mississippi Division of Family & Children's Services - Foster Care
Photolisting/State Exchange: AdoptUSKids
Missouri
Adoption Information:
Missouri Dept.
of Social Services - Adoption
Foster Care Information: Missouri Dept. of Social Services - Foster Care
Photolisting/State Exchange: Missouri
Adoption Photo-Listing
The
Adoption Exchange - Missouri
Other Links: Jackson County Photolisting (Metropolitan Kansas City, MO)
Montana
Adoption Information:
Montana
Dept. of Public Health & Human Services
Photolisting/State Exchange: AdoptUSKids
Nebraska
Adoption Information: Nebraska
Dept. of Health & Human Services - Adoption
Foster Care Information: Nebraska Dept. of Health & Human Services - Foster Care
Photolisting/State Exchange: Nebraska Adoption Exchange
Nevada
Adoption Information: Nevada
Division of Child & Family Services - Adoption
Foster Care Information: Nevada Division of Child & Famiy Services - Placement Resources
Photolisting/State Exchange: The Adoption Exchange - Nevada
New Hampshire
Adoption/Foster Care Information:
New
Hampshire Dept. of Health & Human Services
Photolisting/State Exchange: AdoptUSKids
New Jersey
Adoption Information: New
Jersey Dept. of Children Familiies - Adoption
Foster Care Information: New Jersey Dept. of Children & Families - Foster Care
Photolisting: Adopt US Kids
New Mexico
Adoption/Foster Care Information: New
Mexico Children, Youth & Families Dept.
Photolisting/State Exchange: New
Mexico's Waiting Children
The
Adoption Exchange - New Mexico
New York
Adoption/Foster Care Information: New
York State Adoption Service
Photolisting/State Exchange: The Adoption Album
Other Links: Council on Adoptable Children
North Carolina
Adoption Information: North
Carolina Division of Social Services - Adoption
Foster Care Information: North Carolina Division of Social Services - Foster Care
Photolisting/State Exchange: NC Kids
North Dakota
Adoption Information: North
Dakota Dept. of Human Services - Adoption
Foster Care Information: North Dakota Dept. of Human Services - Foster Care
Photolisting: Adopt US Kids
Ohio
Adoption/Foster CareInformation: Ohio Dept. of Job and Family Services - adoptOHIO
Photolisting/State Exchange: AdoptOHIO
Other Links: Summit County Children Services
Oklahoma
Adoption Information: Oklahoma Dept. of Human Services - Adoption
Foster Care Information: Oklahoma Dept. of Human Services - Foster Care
Photolisting/State Exchange: The Adoption Exchange - Oklahoma
Oregon
Adoption Information: Oregon Dept. of Human Services - Adoption
Foster Care Information: Oregon Dept. of Human Services - Foster Care
Photolisting/State Exchange: Northwest Adoption Exchange
Pennsylvania
Adoption/Foster Care Information:
Pennsylvania
Dept. of Public Welfare
Photolisting/State Exchange: Pennsylvania Adoption Exchange
Rhode Island
Adoption/Foster Care Information: Adoption Rhode Island
Photolisting/State Exchange: Adoption Rhode Island
South Carolina
Adoption Information: South Carolina Dept. of Social Services - Adoption
Foster Care Information: South Carolina Dept. of Social Services - Foster Care
Photolisting/State Exchange: South Carolina's Waiting Children
South Dakota
Adoption Information: South Dakota Dept. of Social Services - Adoption Services
Foster Care Information: South Dakota Dept. of Social Services - Foster Parenting
Photolisting/State Exchange: South Dakota's Waiting Children
Tennessee
Adoption Information: Tennessee Dept. of Children's Services - Adoption
Foster Care Information: Tennessee Dept. of Children's Services - Foster Care
Photolisting/State Exchange: Tennessee Adoption Profiles
Texas
Adoption/Foster Care Information: Texas
Adoption Resource Exchange
Photolisting/State Exchange: Texas Adoption Resource Exchange
Utah
Adoption Information: Utah's Child & Family Services Adoption Connection
Foster Care Information: Utah Foster Care Foundation
Photolisting/State Exchange: Utah's
Adoption Connection
The
Adoption Exchange - Utah
Vermont
Adoption/Foster Care Information:
Vermont Dept.
For Children and Families - Project Family
Photolisting: Project Family
Virginia
Adoption Information: Virginia
Dept. of Social Services - Adoption
Foster Care Information: Virginia Dept. of Social Services - Foster Care
Photolisting: Virginia's Waiting Children
Washington
Adoption/Foster Care Information: Washington
State Dept. of Social & Health Services
Photolisting/State Exchange: Northwest Adoption Exchange
West Virginia
Adoption/Foster Care Information: West
Virginia Dept. of Health & Human Resources
Photolisting/State Exchange: West Virginia Children
Wisconsin
Adoption/Foster Care Information: Wisconsin
Dept. of Health & Family Services - Adoption in Wisconsin
Photolisting/State Exchange: Wisconsin Special Needs Adoption Network
Wyoming
Adoption Information: Wyoming
Dept. of Family Services - Adoption
Foster Care Information: Wyoming Dept. of Family Services - Foster Care
Photolisting/State Exchange: Wyoming's Waiting Children