Bay Area Adoption Services

Assists married couples and single people who wish to adopt children from other countries.

Description:

This parent-led licensed adoption agency performs home studies for adults who wish to adopt children from foreign countries. Offers pre-adopt sessions for persons wishing to pursue international adoption, active assistance in locating children to adopt, post-placement guidance and support and court report assistance with finalization of adoption. Holds open house meetings to inform community about intercountry adoption. Open to both single and married persons, married couples must have been married one year to apply. Provides continuing support and education on adoption and multiethnic/multicultural family issues after the adoption is completed.

Location

Public Transit:

VTA stops within 1 block.

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

Hindi
Mandarin
Marathi
Spanish

Accessibility Options:

Wheelchair

Services

Fees:

$5,100-$8,500 (varies according to County). Checks accepted.

Audience:

People interested in international adoption

Eligibility:

Age 25 or over, single person or couple that has been married at least one year. If single, must be U.S. citizen. If married, one person must be U.S. citizen. Other requirements vary according to country

How to Apply:

Walk in or apply by mail or phone.

Service Wait Estimate:

No wait.

Service Areas:

Alameda County
Contra Costa County
Marin County
Napa County
Placer County
Sacramento County
San Benito County
San Francisco County
San Joaquin County
San Mateo County
Santa Clara County
Santa Cruz County
Solano County
Sonoma County
Yolo County