Adoption

Adoption Information Exchange

Find Adoption Information

To find resources in your area, select a category and/or region below.

Domestic Adoption Agencies
Agencies for adoptions in which the adoptive family and the child adopted both live in the US
International Adoption Resources
Agencies, Support Groups, and other resources for adoption of a child born in a foreign country by adoptive parents living in the US
Special Needs / Foster Adoption Resources
Agencies, Support Groups, and other resources for adoption of a child from the child welfare system, often with special medical and psychological needs.
Independent Adoption Resources
Attorneys and homestudy providers for adoptions performed between two private parties, without the support of an agency.
General Adoption Resources
Resources and support groups for all types of adoption.
Counselors
Counselors with experience on all aspects of adoption, including birthparent and pregnancy counseling, preparation for adoptive parenting, and therapy for children with histories of abuse, neglect, or institutionalization.
Search and Reunion Resources
Services and support groups for birth parents and adopted children attempting find each other.

About Adoption Information Exchange

Adoption Information Exchange, available since 1977, is a list of adoption resources in Washington State. We strongly encourage you to further research the listings, as we neither recommend nor endorse any individual or organization.

Special Thanks

2008 Update Committee

  • Denise Sterchi, LICSW, Coordinator, 206-276-6063 (Call for corrections/updates)
  • Kristin Barber, Adoption Social Worker, 360-734-0362
  • Nancy Westmore, Technical Editor/Writer, 206-567-4023

This update of the Adoption Information Exchange is generously supported by a contract with the Department of Social and Health Services, Children's Administration Adoption Program. Many thanks to Pam Kramer, Adoption Program Manager!

Donations

Donations are greatly appreciated and will help us continue this service. Please send donations to:
Washington State Adoption Council
c/o Mark Demaray
145 Third Avenue South, Suite 201
Edmonds, WA 98020