This page is meant to assist anyone looking to adopt but especially gay couples considering adoption and looking for resources in their area. I remember how little information there was when we first began our search. We had to rely on word of mouth.
This is meant to be a living document and is by no means complete. If you know of any additional agencies freindly to gay adoption or can warn us against any on the list, let us know so we can update this information and keep it as accurate as possible. We understand that the laws are shifting as some states now allow gay marriage, which changes the adoption landscape. Let us know if you find gay friendly agencies we can add to our list.
Please do not be discouraged if you can't find anyone in your area, this list is still growing and its always possible an agency in a neighboring area can direct you to an agency in your area. Dont give up! Thats how it worked for us.
We hope you can begin building your family here.
First, some definitions:
Single (Individual) Adoption:
An adoption where an unmarried person seeks to adopt a child that has been put for adoption by the birth parent(s) or by the State.
Joint Adoption:
An adoption in which an unmarried couple seeks to adopt a child that has been put up for adoption by the birth parent(s) or by the State.
Second-parent Adoption:
An adoption in which one parent already has legal rights of the child and a second parent is petitioning for joint rights. The first parent does not give up parental rights. Gay couples in states that do not allow joint same-sex adoption can choose this option.
Step-parent (Domestic Partner) Adoption:
An adoption in which a child is already living with both same-sex parents, step-parent or domestic partner adoption is filed.
Guardianship:
Where gay adoption is not legal, parents can protect their families by applying for guardianship. However, guardianship does not provide the same legal rights as adoption.
Foster Care vs. Adoption(Fostadopt):
Foster care differs from adoption in a few ways. A foster parent assumes care responsibility for the foster child, but the State maintains all legal guardianship of the child. Adoption transfers legal responsibility and care over to the adopting parents. In some states like California, any parent wishing to adopt a child placed for adoption by the state must first be registered as a foster parent. This is known as Fostadopt. This does not extend to private adoptions.
Gay Friendly Agencies And Resources
Alabama: Permits single GLBT adoption. Does not clearly prohibit joint gay adoption. Second-parent adoption allowed in some areas.
Southern Social Works
#7, East 13th St., Suite. 227
Anniston AL 36201
256/237-4990
sosocwrks@aol.com
www.southernsocialworks.com
Villa Hope
6 Office Park Circle, Ste 218
Birmingham AL 35223
866/261-7359
abaldwin@villahope.org
www.villahope.org
Alaska: Permits single GLBT adoption. Does not clearly prohibit joint gay adoption. Second-parent adoption allowed in some areas.
Arizona: Permits single GLBT adoption. Does not clearly prohibit joint gay adoption. Second-parent adoption unclear.
Aid to Adoption of Special Kids
2320 N. 20th St.
Phoenix AZ 85006
602/254-2275
hshew-plummer@aas-az.org
www.aask-az.org
Arkansas: Arkansas Act One prohibits unmarried couples (both same sex and opposite sex) from adopting or fostering children.
California: Permits single GLBT and joint adoption. Second-parent adoption allowed.
Adopt a Special Kid
8201 Edgewater Dr., Suite 103
Oakland CA 94621
510/553-1748
nann@aask.org
Adoption Alliance of San Diego
Turk Family Center
8804 Balboa Ave.
San Diego CA 92123
858/637-3060
michelleg@jfssd.org
Adoption Connection
2150 Post St.
San Francisco CA 94115
415/359-2494
families@adoptionconnection.org
www.adoptionconnection.org
Family Builders by Adoption
401 Grand Ave.
Oakland CA 94610
510/272-0204
jjacobs@familybuilders.org
www.familybuilders.org
Future Families
1671 The Alameda, Ste. 201
San Jose CA 95126
408/298-8789
contactus@futurefamilies.org
www.futurefamilies.org
*(update)--this program has been merged with the Bill Wilson center so dont be discouraged. Just scroll down to Future Families Programs and click the "adoption program" link.
Hathaway-Sycamores Child & Family Services
625 S. Fair Oaks Ave. #300
South Pasadena CA 91331
626/395-7100
susanfierberg@hathawaysycamores.org
www.hathaway-sycamores.org
Inner Circle Foster Care & Adoption Services
7120 Hayvenhurst Ave., Ste. 204
Van Nuys CA 91406
818/988-6300
jillr@fosterfamily.org
www.fosterfamily.org
Placer Kids
11990 Heritage Oak Pl # 3
Auburn, CA 95603
530-887-9982
*(update)--apparently this agency is now affiliated with Sierra Forever Families and can be reached through their website below.
Rosemary's Children's Services
1022 Mission St., Ste. A
South Pasadena CA 91030
626/403-2277
abassett@rosemarychildren.org
www.rosemarychildren.org
Children's Bureau of Southern California
1910 Magnolia Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90007
1-800-730-3933
carminesalvucci@all4kids.org
www.all4kids.org
S. California Foster Family & Adoption Agency
155 N. Occidental Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90026
213/365-2900
RobynLHarrod90035@yahoo.com
www.scffaa.org
Sierra Adoption Services
8928 Volunteer Ln., Ste. 240
Sacramento CA 95826
916/368-5114
bherne@sierraadoption.org
www.sierraff.org
*(update)--This site and perhaps the agency as well are now Sierra Forever Families. There also are affiliated with Placer kids In Aubern,CA. They also have offices in Nevada City And Chico as well.
TLC Child & Family Services (our favorite!)
1800 N Gravenstein Hwy.
Sebastopol CA 95472
707/823-7300
denise@tlc4kids.org
www.tlc4kids.org
Colorado: Permits same-sex couple adoption. Also allows grandparents and other individuals helping raise the child to adopt.
Adoption Options
"Open hearts. Open minds."
13900 East Harvard, Suite 200
Aurora, CO 80014
303-695-1601
info@adoption-options.com
www.adoption-options.com
Loving Homes
125 S. Union
Pueblo CO 81003
719/545-6181
cgerlock@yahoo.com
Connecticut: Permits single GLBT and joint adoption. Second-parent adoption allowed.
Adoptions From The Heart
(*see pennsylvania listings for main office)
78 Eastern Blvd, Suite #7 Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860 )657-2626 or (800)355-5500
www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
The Village for Families and Children
331 Wethersfield Ave.
Hartford CT 6114
860/297-0555
rwassermann@villageforchildren.org
www.villageforchildren.org
Delaware: Permits single GLBT adoption. Does not clearly prohibit joint gay adoption. Second-parent adoption allowed in some areas.
Adoptions From the Heart
(*see Pennsylvania listings for main office)
18-A Trolley Square
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 658-8883 or (800)355-5500
www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Children & Families First
2005 Baynard Blvd.
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 658-5177 or (800) 220-3092
www.cffde.org
Upper Bay Adoption & Counseling Services
3249 Midstate Rd.
Felton DE 19943
302/335-1690
adoptdel@comcast.net
www.upperbay.org
District of Columbia: Permits single GLBT and joint adoption. Second-parent adoption allowed.
Adoptions Together
(*see Maryland listings for main office)
419 7th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004
Tel: (202) 628-7420
www.adoptionstogether.org
Children's Home Society & Family Services
(*see Minnesota listings for main office)
7720 Alaska Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20011
Tel:(301)562-6500 or (888)904-2229 inquire@chsfs.org
www.chsfs.org
Florida: Prohibits single and joint gay adoption.
Georgia: Permits single GLBT adoption. Does not clearly prohibit joint gay adoption. Second-parent adoption unclear.
The Giving Tree
720 Church St.
Decatur GA 30030
404/633-3383
receptionist@thegivingtree.org
www.thegivingtree.org
Georgia Mentor
2799 Lawrenceville Hwy Suite 205
Decatur, GA 30033
770/496-5500 fax 770/496-0101
www.thementornetwork.com
Hawaii: Permits single GLBT adoption. Does not clearly prohibit joint gay adoption. Second-parent adoption allowed in some areas.
Idaho: Permits single GLBT adoption. Does not clearly prohibit joint gay adoption. Second-parent adoption unclear.
Illinois: Permits single GLBT and couples adoption. Second-parent adoption allowed.
Adoption-Link, Inc.
1113 South Blvd.
Oak Park, IL 60302
708/524-1433
www.adoption-link.org
Children's Home and Aid
910 2nd Ave.
Rockford IL 61104
815/962-1043
pfrankli@nw.chasi.org
www.childrenshomeandaid.org
Indiana: Permits single GLBT adoption. Does not clearly prohibit joint gay adoption. Second-parent adoption allowed in some areas.
Iowa: Permits single GLBT adoption. Does not clearly prohibit joint gay adoption. Second-parent adoption allowed in some areas.
Children's Home Society & Family Services
(*see Minnesota listings for main office)
210 Second Street, SE, Suite 705, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
(319)363-4088 or (800)952-9302 ext 2488
www.chsfs.org
Kansas: Permits single GLBT adoption. Does not clearly prohibit joint gay adoption. Second-parent adoption unclear.
Adoption Option, Inc.
7300 West 110th Suite 925
Overland Park, KS 66210
(913)642-7900
hillary@adoptionoptionkc.com
www.adoptionoptionkc.com
Kentucky: Permits single GLBT adoption. Does not clearly prohibit joint gay adoption. Second-parent adoption unclear.
Louisiana: Permits single GLBT adoption. Does not clearly prohibit joint gay adoption. Second-parent adoption allowed in some areas.
Maine: Permits single GLBT adoption. On August 30, 2007 the Maine Supreme Judicial Court ruled unanimously in their favor on grounds that prohibiting the adoption would be counter to Maine's Adoption Act.
International Adoption Services Centre
418 Water St.
Gardiner ME 04345
207/582-8842
iasc@adelphia.net
www.adoptioninternational.org
Maryland: Permits single GLBT adoption. Joint gay adoption unclear. Second-parent adoption allowed in some areas.
Adoption Alliances
Jewish Community Services
5750 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21215
(410)466-9200
rkepner@jfs.org
also located in:
6 Park Center Court
Suite 211
Owings Mills, MD 21117
rkepner@jfs.org
also located in:
Century Plaza 1000
10630 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Ste 401
Columbia, MD 21044
www.jfs.org
Adoption Makes Family, Inc.
10635 York Rd.
Cockeysville MD 21030
410/683-2100
dr.kirschner@adoptionmakesfamily.org
www.adoptionmakesfamily.org
Adoptions Together
10230 New Hampshire #200
Silver Spring MD 20903
301/439-2900
info@adoptionstogether.org
www.adoptionstogether.org
Children's Home Society & Family Services
(*see Minnesota listings for main office)
8555 16th Street, Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301)562-6500 or (888)904-2229 inquire@chsfs.org
www.chsfs.org
Cradle of Hope
8630 Fenton St # 310
Silver Spring MD 20910
(301) 587-4400
lperilstein@cradlehope.org
www.cradlehope.org
Diakon Adoption and Foster Care
(*see Pennsylvania listings for main office)
(610) 682-1504 roachk@diakon.org
www.diakon.org/adoption/
(*note)No information was available for local office listings.
Massachusetts: Permits single GLBT and joint adoption. Second-parent adoption allowed.
Adoption Choices
475 Franklin St. Framingham MA
(508)875-3100 (800)872-5232
deldridge@jfsmw.org
www.jfsmw.org
Adoption Resource Associates
262 Upland Rd. Cambridge MA 2140
(617)492-8888
Cambridge Family and Children's Services
60 Gore St.
Cambridge MA 2141
(617)876-4210
mmcgovern@helpfamilies.org
www.helpfamilies.org
The Home for Little Wanderers
271 Huntington Ave.
Boston MA 2115
(888)HOME-321 or (617)267-3700 Fax: (617)267-8142
bchiaruttini@thehome.org
www.thehome.org
Red Thread Adoption Services, Inc.
681 Washington St., Ste 12
Norwood MA 2062
(781)762-2428
redthreadadopt@aol.com
www.redthreadadopt.org
Southeastern Adoption Services
PO Box 356
Marion, MA 02738
508-758-4801
seas1@comcast.net
Minnesota: Permits single GLBT adoption. Joint gay adoption unclear. Second-parent adoption allowed in some areas.
African American Adoption & Permanency Agency
2356 University Avenue West
Suite 220 St. Paul, Minnesota 55104
(651)659-0460 (888)840-4084
www.aaappa.org
afadopt@afadopt.org(*updated email)
www.afadopt.org
Children's Home Society & Family Services
Eustis Street (Main Office), 1605 Eustis Street, St. Paul, MN 55108 (Como Office) 2230 Como Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108 (Sauk Rapids Location) 1311 2nd St N, Suite 101, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(651)646-6393 or (800)952-9302 welcome@chsfs.org
www.chsfs.org
Crossroads Adoption Services
4600 West 77th Street, Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55435 Phone: (952)831-5707 Fax: (952)831-5129 Kids@crossroadsadoption.com
www.crossroadsadoption.com
European Children Adoption Services
6050 Cheshire Lane North Plymouth, MN 55446 phone:(763)694-6131 info@ecasus.org
www.ecasus.org
Family Resources
2903 Euclid Avenue
Anoka, MN
(763)323-8050
Hennepin County Children & Family Services
(612)348-2367 cf.adoption.intake@co.hennepin.mn.us
Hennepin County Adoptions
HOPE Adoption and Family Services
5850 Omaha Avenue North
Oak Park Heights MN 55082
(651)439-2446
hope@hopeadoptionservices.org
www.hopeadoptionservices.org
Independent Adoption Resource Center
111 Third Avenue South Suite 370 Minneapolis, MN
(612)333-0489 or (800)444-3443 info@adoptionmn.com
www.adoption-minnesota.com
International Adoption Services
4940 Viking Drive Suite 7b Minneapolis, MN 55435
(952)893-1343 info@ias-ww.com
www.ias-ww.com
Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota
LSS Adoption & Birth Parent Services
2400 Park Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612)879-5230 or 1(888)205-3769 adoption@lssmn.org
http://www.lssmn.org/adoption/
www.lssmn.org/adoption/
REACH (c/o PATH): (with offices in St. Cloud, Bemidji, Duluth, Fergus Falls, Marshall, St. Paul, Redwood Falls, and Rochester)2021 East Hennepin Avenue Suite 100 Minneapolis, MN 55413-1769
toll-free (866)797-3224 jhoppe@pathinc.org
www.adoptinfo.org
Ramsey County Human Services
(651)266-4077 or (651)266-4444 AskAdoptionServices
@co.ramsey.mn.us
www.co.ramsey.mn.us/hs/adoption/index.asp
www.co.ramsey.mn.us/hs/adoption/index.asp
Summit Adoption Home Studies Inc.
1389 Summit Avenue St. Paul, MN
(651)645-6657 summitadopt@uswest.net
www.summitadoption.com
*Provides financial grants, information, support and referral.
Minnesota Adoption Resource Network
430 Oak Grove Street Suite 404 Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612)861-7115 info@mnadopt.org
www.mnadopt.org
*Has information on adoption of a waiting child, as well as contacts for adoption training with some other countries.
North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC)
970 Raymond Avenue, Suite 106 St. Paul, MN 55114-1149
(651)644-3036 info@nacac.org
www.nacac.org
*Advocating the right of every child to a permanent, continuous, nurturing, and culturally sensitive family.
Adoption Expenses Reimbursement Program
*The Minnesota non-recurring reimbursement program offers up to $2000 in adoption expenses per eligible child. You must apply and be approved BEFORE the adoption is finalized.
(*note)updated 9/18/09
(*note)01/12/10 currently searching for an updated contact number for this listing
Minnesota Adoption Support & Preservation (MN ASAP)
(612)798-4033 or toll free:(877)966-2727 info@mnasap.org
www.mnasap.org
* MN ASAP provides post-adoption information and support to foster and adoptive families. Also provides nformation on adoption, foster care, and related issues; a network of and for foster and adoptive parents; and training events for parents and professionals.
(*note)The website given for this program actually links to the Minnesota Adoption Resource Network (www.mnadopt.org). We are not sure if these programs have merged or become affiliated but we left all contact information intact in case there was a good reason. If anyone has an update on this, please let us know.
Missouri: Single GLBT and joint adoption unclear. Second-parent adoption unclear.
Adoption Option, Inc.
(*see Kansas listings for main office listing)
(913) 642-7900 hillary@adoptionoptionkc.com
www.adoptionoptionkc.com
Montana: Permits single GLBT adoption. Does not clearly prohibit joint gay adoption. Second-parent adoption unclear.
Nebraska: Single GLBT adoption unclear. Does not clearly prohibit joint gay adoption. Prohibits second-parent adoption.
Nevada: Permits single GLBT adoption. Does not clearly prohibit joint gay adoption. Second-parent adoption allowed in some areas.
New Hampshire: Permits single GLBT adoption. Prohibits joint adoption. Second-parent adoption unclear.
New Jersey: Permits single GLBT and joint adoption. Second-parent adoption allowed.
Adoptions From the Heart
(*see Pennsylvania listings for main office)
451 Woodland Ave Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
(856) 665-5655 (732) 335-8883 (800)355-5500
www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Family Focus Adoption Services
(*see New York listing for main office)
toll free: (866)855-1919 ffas@familyfocusadoption.org
www.familyfocusadoption.org
Open Arms Adoption Network
(*see Pennsylvania listings for main office)
1(888)673-6276
www.openarmsadoption.net
New Mexico: Permits single GLBT and joint adoption. Second-parent adoption allowed in some areas.
La Familia Adoption Services
707 Broadway NE, Suite 103
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 766-9361
www.la-familia-inc.org
New York: Permits single GLBT and joint adoption. Second-parent adoption allowed.
Friends In Adoption
(*see Vermont listing for main office)
653 Plank Road, Suite 200 Clifton Park, NY 12065
1(800)844-3630
www.friendsinadoption.org
(*note) other offices also in Rochester, Baldwinsville, Northville, and Athens but no contact info given.
Adoptions From the Heart
(*see Pennsylvania listings for main office info)
(800)355-5500
www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
(*note)This agency asks New York residents to contact to Wynnwood, Pennsylvania office for a list of contracted social workers in the New York area.
Child and Family Services
330 Deleware Avenue Buffalo NY 14202
(716)842-2750
www.cfsbny.org
The Children's Village
2090 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. ninth floor New York NY 10027
(212)932-9009 ext. 7000
www.childrensvillage.org
Family Focus Adoption Services
54-40 Little Neck Pkwy. Little Neck NY 11362
(718)224-1919 toll free: (866)855-1919 ffas@familyfocusadoption.org
*Albany, NY (518) 542-0843
www.familyfocusadoption.org
Lutheran Social Services
475 Riverside Dr. Ste 1244 New York NY 10115
(212)870-1100
www.lssny.org
NY Council on Adoptable Children
589 Eighth Ave., 15th Floor New York NY 10018
(212)475-0222 info@coac.org
www.coac.org
You Gotta Believe!
The Older Child Adoption and Permanency Movement
1728 Mermaid Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11224
(718)372-3003 or (800) 601-1779 ygbpat@msn.com
www.yougottabelieve.org
Also:
150A Long Island Avenue
Holtsville, NY 11742
(631) 654-7970
North Carolina: Permits single GLBT adoption. Joint adoption unclear. Second-parent adoption unclear.
North Dakota: Single GLBT and joint adoption unclear. Second-parent adoption unclear.
Ohio: Permits single GLBT adoption. Does not clearly prohibit joint gay adoption. Second-parent adoption not allowed.
Scharkofsky Building
9205 Lorain Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 651-1527
Canton (Stark County)
116 7th St. NW Suite 3
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 494-8312
Berea Children's Home and Family Services
202 E. Bagley Rd. Berea OH 44017
(440)234-2006 or toll free: (800)639.4974 information@bchfs.org
www.bchsf.org
Oklahoma: Permits single GLBT adoption. Does not clearly prohibit joint gay adoption. Second-parent adoption unclear.
Oregon: Permits single GLBT and joint adoption. Second-parent adoption allowed in some areas.
Open Adoption & Family Services
5200 SW Macadam Ave., Ste. 250
Portland OR 97239
(503)226-4870 or (800)772-1115 Para Español: 1(800)985-6763
information@openadopt.org
www.openadopt.org
also in:
Eugene
315 West 10th Ave.
Eugene, OR 97401
(541)343-4825
Adoptions From the Heart
30-31 Hampstead Circle Wynnewood PA 19096
(610)642-7200 or (800)355-5500 heidig@afth.org
www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Also:
2212 Union Boulevard
Allentown, PA 18109
(610) 432-2384
Central PA office
1525 Oregon Pike, Suite 402
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 399-7766 (717) 232-1787
1225 South Main Street
Suite 207
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 853-6533
Adoption Related Services, Inc.
8 South Main Street Shrewsbury PA. 17361
Serves all of PA
(717)227-9560 info@adoption-related-services.org
www.adoption-related-services.org
Best Nest, Inc.
1709 Washington Ave. Philadelphia PA 19146
(215)546-8060
www.bestnest.org
Common Sense Adoption Services
49 West Main St. Mechanicsburg PA 17055
(717)766-6449 or (800)445-2444 echick@csas-swan.org
www.csas-swan.org
Diakon Adoption and Foster Care
1 South Home Ave.Topton PA 19562
(610) 682-1504 roachk@diakon.org
www.diakon.org/adoption/
also in:
960 Century Drive Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Phone: (717) 795-0320 gehoskyc@diakon.org
836 South George Street York, PA 17403
(717) 845-9113 cherrys@diakon.org
Open Arms Adoption Network
10125 Verree Road Philadelphia PA 19116
1(888)673-6276
www.openarmsadoption.net
Rhode Island: Permits single GLBT adoption. Does not clearly prohibit joint gay adoption. Second-parent adoption allowed in some areas.
A Red Thread Adoption Services, Inc.
(*see Massachusetts listing for main office)
(781)762-2428
www.redthreadadopt.org
Urban League of Rhode Island
246 Prairie Ave. Providence RI 2905
(401)351-5000 ulriadoption@hotmail.com
www.ulri.org
South Carolina: Permits single GLBT adoption. Joint adoption unclear. Second-parent adoption unclear.
South Dakota: Permits single GLBT adoption. Joint adoption unclear. Second-parent adoption unclear.
Tennessee: Permits single GLBT adoption. Does not clearly prohibit joint gay adoption. Second-parent adoption unclear.
Texas: Permits single GLBT adoption. Joint adoption unclear. Second-parent adoption allowed in some areas.
Adoption Advocates Inc.
1215 Parkway Austin TX 78703
(512)477-1122 Or (800)966-HOPE (4673) info@adoptionadvocates.net
www.adoptionadvocates.net
*This agency was recently recommended to us in a very positive email from and adoptive family that used this agency
Adoption Assistance and Support
10688 E. Lake Highlands Dr., Dallas, TX, 75218
(214) 341-9016. socialworkers@sbcglobal.net
*Lesbian Couple, Susan McKay and Diane Keller, both licensed social workers, licensed adoption agency. Home studies and referrals for placement agencies which are glbtq friendly.
Bold text Children's Connections, Inc.
2514 82nd St., Ste. G Lubbock TX 79423
806/745-7995 or (800)456-4862 (Toll Free) childrensconnect@aol.com
www.childrensconnections.org
Family by Choice Adoption Services
17811 Lafayette Park Rd. Jonestown TX 78645
(512)267-0181 susanjgriffith@earthlink.net
www.familybychoice.org
Family to Family Adoptions, Inc.
1000 Austin St., Suite B Richmond TX 77469
(281)342-4042 max@fam2fam.org
www.fam2fam.org
Pathway Youth and Family Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 689 Leakey, TX 78873-0689
(830)232-6590 phone
www.pathway.org
*This Agency has offices ALL OVER Texas, too numerous to list. please see their contact page to locate an office near you.
Friends in Adoption
44 South St. Middletown Springs VT 05757
1(800)982-3678 dawn@friendsinadoption.org
www.friendsinadoption.org
(*note)Also in Essex Junction but no contact info given.
Virginia: Permits single GLBT adoption. Does not clearly prohibit joint gay adoption. Second-parent adoption unclear.
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Children's Home Society and Family Services
(*see minnesota listing for main office)
6800 Versar Drive, Suite 312, Springfield, VA 22201
(301)562-6500 or (888)904-2229 inquire@chsfs.org
www.chsfs.org
Cradle of Hope
(*see Maryland listing for main office)
10605 B2 Judicial Drive Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 352-4806
www.cradlehope.org
coordinators2inc – The Lifetime Adoption Resource
1617 Monument Ave. Ste. 200 Richmond, VA 23220
(804)354-1881 or (800)690-4206
www.c2adopt.org
www.c2adopt.org
Adoptions from the heart
(*see pennsylvania listings for main office)
1407 Stephanie Way, Suite H Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 361-0008 (800)355-5500 *Richmond Office (804) 218-2569
www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Washington: Permits single GLBT adoption. Joint adoption unclear. Second-parent adoption in some areas.
ADOPTION ASSISTANCE AND HOMESTUDY SERVICES
6814 Greenwood Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103
(206)367-1581 Joyce@adoptassist.com
www.adoptassist.com
Amara Parenting and Adoption Services
3300 East Union Street Seattle, WA 98122
(206)260-1700 1(800)239-9238 (toll free) amara@amaraparenting.org
www.amaraparenting.org
Open Adoption and Family Services
(* see Oregon listing for main office)
200 West Mercer St. #E-508 Seattle, WA 98119
(206)782-0442 Para Español:1(800)985-6763
www.openadopt.org
also in:
Vancouver
(360)254-7236
Olympia
(360)352-3063
West Virginia: Permits single GLBT adoption. Does not clearly prohibit joint gay adoption. Second-parent adoption unclear.
Wisconsin: Permits single GLBT adoption. Does not clearly prohibit joint gay adoption. Second-parent adoption prohibited.
Crossroads Adoption Services
(*see Minnesota listings for main office)
911 Fourth Street, Suite 214 Hudson, WI 54016
(715)386-5550
www.crossroadsadoption.com
*Social networking site for prospective adopting parents to share stories learn from one another. It is also supposed to serves as a way to connect birth mothers with prospective families...however, I saw no postings by birth mothers as of the date I visited the site.
(*note)This program specializes in helping adoptive families with children adopted from other countries to travel back to their country of origin and learn their heritage. This submission was sent to me by a lesbian family that regularly participates in this program with their son.
Northwest Airlines: Special Delivery Fares for International Adopters
1(800)322-4162 www.NWA.COM/features/adopt.shtml
www.NWA.COM/features/adopt.shtml
*NWA/KLM International Adoption fare specialists. Significant fare discounts for families adopting children from any of Northwest/KLM's 100+ international destinations throughout Asia, Africa, Europe, India, and the Middle East. See the web site for information and eligibility form.
